Healthy Superbowl Recipe Line-Up
by Katie Webster
January 30, 2013 (updated 4/10/22)
Are you ready for the game on Sunday? Need recipes for a Superbowl party? Looking for menu inspiration that won’t derail your efforts to keep a healthy diet? Get a load of my all-star Healthy Superbowl Recipe Line-Up. Game On!
Whether you’re a football fan or not, the Superbowl means a full day of snacking on extravagant snacks and lip-smackingly delicious foods. It’s a day full of laughter, socializing, maybe some yelling, a lot of beer and chips, commercials and of course, cooking.
The good news is that you can both participate AND indulge during the Superbowl while staying on track with your health fitness goals. Below, I’ve put together a list of my favorite healthier Superbowl recipes for you to try. This way, your health doesn’t have to take a back seat for the day!
Healthy Superbowl Recipes
Game day is big in many households whether you're a football fan or not. Just loving all the fun and delicious game day food is reason enough to celebrate. And with these healthier versions, you can take part guilt-free!
Here is a recipe for classic homemade healthy turkey chili made with pinto beans and fresh vegetables. It tastes just like classic chili, with less saturated fat and makes a cozy 40-minute meal.
You guys are going to love this Healthy Low-Calorie Ranch Dip recipe I made for you today. It is super easy and makes a quick crowd-pleasing appetizer and it is great for snack time! It’s a bonus that it is only 43 calories per serving!
These crispy golden baked chicken tenders are a fan favorite. The key is the foolproof oven baked breading. They are kid approved too!
If you’re wondering how to make stovetop popcorn without burning the kernels, then you have to try this trick to get perfect Foolproof Stovetop Popcorn. It is one of my favorite snacks, because it comes with a HUGE nutritional bonus: It is whole grain, high fiber, naturally gluten-free, vegan and only 55 calories per cup.
Today I have a recipe for Hoisin-Glazed Turkey Meatballs with sesame, ginger, water chestnuts and sweet and spicy hoisin sauce. In this recipe, see how easy it is to transform lean ground turkey into a savory Asian meatball for a fun party appetizer or football snack food!
This maple pumpkin pie dip is a delicious and super easy snack that kids love! It is made with cream cheese, canned pumpkin, maple syrup and a little spice. Serve it with apples or gingersnaps.
With just 4 ingredients and less than 45 minutes, you too can have these super addictive baked Cajun Fries! They pair perfectly with turkey burgers, sandwiches and more.
I’m so excited to introduce you to these Sesame Chicken Wonton Cups. They are the perfect sassy little appetizers that come together in a snap and don't require a million ingredients! Plus, they're diary free.
These Sloppy Joes are healthier because they are low in added sugar (only 2 grams per serving), and have sneaky hidden veggies, but they are full of lip smacking flavor. There is zero ketchup in them but they have lots of naturally sweet and sour sloppy sauce, and they are only 300 calories each.
These Chicken Salad Bites with Cranberries and Walnuts are the easiest little appetizers, and they’re ready in only 15 minutes! Just stir cooked chicken together with the Greek Yogurt dressing, and then spoon it into purchased fillo cups. Or you can make your own wonton cups from scratch!
This spicy Healthier Hot Crab Dip is a fantastic (healthy) appetizer to share for game day! And it will blow the doors off any hot crab dip you’ve tried before because it is packed with sweet delicious crab, spicy Sriracha, lemon zest, scallions and spices.
These mini Low-Carb Greek Salad Cucumber Party Bites are a fun and super easy no-cook appetizer to make for a party. I have the recipe for them plus five more super simple recipe ideas for a pesto party.
These mini taco salads, or taquito salads are the cheekiest little appetizer bites. They are naturally gluten-free and vegetarian, and loaded with sharp cheddar cheese and fresh veggies. I’m sharing them today for Salad Month and the Recipe Redux.
Just in time for the Big Game, I’m here with my super quick {ready in just 10 minutes!} and utterly delicious guacamole recipe. Check out my 6 Tips for the Best Classic Guacamole and you’ll have all of your guests dipping and raving!
This healthy homemade black bean hummus is one of my very favorite recipes. It is naturally gluten-free and vegan! It’s the perfect appetizer, party food or plant-based snack.
I think we can all agree that 7 layer dip is AH-mazing, but maybe not always the healthiest. So, I felt it was only right to share a healthier version I found that I love.
Loaded is always the way to go, especially when making potato skins or anything game-day related. Serve these with any of the dip recipes I mention above!
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Katie Webster
Katie Webster studied art and photography at Skidmore College and is a graduate of the New England Culinary Institute. She has been a professional recipe developer since 2001 when she first started working in the test kitchen at EatingWell magazine. Her recipes have been featured in numerous magazines including Shape, Fitness, Parents and several Edible Communities publications among others. Her cookbook, Maple {Quirk Books} was published in 2015. She launched Healthy Seasonal Recipes in 2009. She lives in Vermont with her husband, two teenage daughters and two yellow labs. In her free time, you can find her at the gym, cooking, stacking firewood, making maple syrup, and tending to her overgrown perennial garden.
