Super snacks: Dietary restrictions can mean different, tasty options for your watch party

Diana Edelman

Thu, Feb 6, 2025 (2 a.m.)

Those not headed to the Big Easy to see the Philadelphia Eagles take on the Kansas City Chiefs are likely planning on attending a party for one of the most-watched events of the year.

And if you’re the host, you won’t want to leave out party-goers with dietary restrictions from reveling in the game. It’s likely you’ll have at least one person at your party who falls into this category. According to the International Food Information Council’s 2022 Food and Health Survey, 52% of Americans follow a specific diet or eating pattern.

The good news is that dietary restrictions don’t mean the big game bites will suffer. In fact, if you follow the lead of brand strategist and Emerging Brands Podcast host Kelly Bennett, your vegan, gluten-free, and soy-free food will be the second biggest talk of the game (after Taylor Swift).

An expert in the consumer product goods industry, Bennett notes that while there’s been an increase of awareness when it comes to allergies, there are also better-tasting product swaps and innovations. You just have to know what to get.

So before you get cooking, consider serving snacks that span numerous dietary restrictions. A visit to the grocer, specialty foods store or online shop can get you ready-made products perfect for a Super Bowl party, or any party. Bennett has some suggestions to make it easier to serve inclusive eats.

Good Girl Snacks pickles Pickles are a snack spread staple, and the Hot Girl Pickles by Good Girl Snacks offer two fun flavors—tangy original dill with turmeric, and fiery honey harissa. This vegan, nut-free and soy-free option is a crowd pleaser. $13, goodgirlsnacks.com.

Geem’s seaweed snack You can still get a taste of the ocean even if you can’t serve seafood with Geem’s Seaweed Snack. These chips are seaweed layered with rice crisps and sesame seeds. They’re also nutrient-dense, non-GMO and baked with no oils. And they’re hard to put down. $24 (6-pack), eatgeem.com.

Late July tortilla chips Nothing says party like some zesty tortilla chips. Grab a bag of Late July’s chips with sea salt and lime. These restaurant-style tortilla chips are perfect for all the spreads and dips, and they’re made with non-GMO, whole-ground corn. Not a fan of lime? No worries. These thin and crispy chips come in a handful of flavors including Scorchin’ Sauce, Hawaiian Habanero, Garden Ranch and Nacho Cheese. $5, available at Walmart, latejuly.com.

Superspoon cacao seed butter Superspoon’s Cacao Sea Salt Super Seed Butter is another fun spread to add to a board. This nut-free and gluten-free treat brings together cacao with sweet date syrup and a hint of sea salt, creating a sweet and savory seed butter. It gets the “super” in its name from being made with a blend of chia, hemp and flax seeds making it a chocolate treat with nutrients. $15, eatsuperspoon.com.

Pistakio spread Spreads are always a good idea for game day. For a spread likely no one has tried before, Pistakio does the trick. This vegan, gluten-free and soy-free concoction is made with (you guessed it) pistachios, and it pairs well with sweeter snacks like chocolate. It can be drizzled on an espresso martini, or on dark chocolate bark with berries and nuts. $15, pistakio.co.

Party Of popcorn Popcorn makes a fab gluten-free option for any party, and Party Of’s Thai Chili Lime Popcorn raises the bar. It combines lime, aromatics and herbs from larb, a classic Thai dish, sans the meat and egg. And in true Thai fashion, it’s got a little chili for some heat. $6 for 2.1 ounces, partyofsnacks.com.

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