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Hosting for the next big game? If you’ve got a crowd of hungry fans, these three buffalo sauce recipes are worth keeping in your back pocket. They’re bold, flavor-packed, and surprisingly wholesome — perfect for satisfying everyone from seasoned buffalo fanatics to plant-based eaters. Even better? Each one of these game day food ideas is easy to make and healthier than the traditional, heavy fare.

Buffalo Cauliflower Dip

A creamy, dairy-free twist on classic buffalo chicken dip, this Buffalo Cauliflower Dip is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Steamed cauliflower, cashews, and nutritional yeast come together in a silky blend that’s tangy, cheesy-tasting, and just the right amount of spicy.

The best part? You can toss everything into a blender and have it on the table in under 30 minutes. Serve it warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or crisp veggie sticks, and watch it disappear.

Get the recipe HERE.

A bowl of creamy buffalo cauliflower dip topped with chopped green onions, surrounded by tortilla chips on a plate.Pin
Creamy, tangy, and dairy-free — this Buffalo Cauliflower Dip is the ultimate game day crowd-pleaser. Image: Kate Feinberg

Buffalo Chickpea Flatbread

This isn’t your average pizza night. Buffalo Chickpea Flatbread loads up a crisp, golden crust with protein-rich chickpeas simmered in buffalo sauce and a creamy, garlicky drizzle you’ll want to put on everything. It’s the perfect mash-up of zesty, satisfying, and plant-powered — making it a standout for both game day snacking and weeknight dinners.

Get the recipe HERE.

A rectangular buffalo chickpea pizza topped with tomato sauce, sliced green onions, and a drizzle of sauce, sliced into squares on a wooden board next to whole green onions.Pin
This Buffalo Chickpea Flatbread layers bold flavor with crispy crust, spicy chickpeas, and a garlicky drizzle. Image: Kate Feinberg

Buffalo Tofu Wings

Meet the plant-based wings that win over even the toughest skeptics. These Buffalo Tofu Wings are air-fried (or baked) to a perfect golden crunch, then generously coated in tangy buffalo sauce. They’re high in protein, bursting with flavor, and ideal for dipping into your favorite creamy sauce.

Whether you serve them as a main attraction or a finger-food appetizer, they’re guaranteed to score big with the crowd.

Get the recipe HERE.

Rectangular pieces of buffalo tofu coated in orange sauce, garnished with sliced green onions, served on a white plate with a bowl of chopped green onions on the side.Pin
Crispy, golden, and smothered in buffalo sauce — these tofu wings prove plant-based can still bring the heat. Image: Kate Feinberg

Game day tip: Serve all three recipes together for a buffalo-themed spread that covers every craving — creamy, crispy, and savory. Just don’t expect leftovers.

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Cheers to football season!

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Kate Feinberg

Kate Feinberg is StyleBlueprint's Associate Editor & Sponsored Content Specialist, based in Nashville. She has more than 14 years of freelance writing experience covering travel, wellness, and lifestyle. A certified meditation teacher, RYT-200 yoga instructor, and integrative nutrition health coach, she brings a strong wellness perspective to her work. Kate is also a marathon runner and the creator of a plant-based food blog, Chef Kate F, where she shares nourishing recipes and mindful living tips. When she’s not writing, you’ll likely find her on the golf course, exploring new destinations, or combining both with golf-focused travel. She enjoys lake life on Percy Priest Lake.