Healthy Super Bowl Recipes
Are you ready for the Super Bowl? Need recipes for a Super Bowl party? If you are looking for menu inspiration and healthy football snacks that won’t derail your efforts to keep a healthy diet then you’ll love today’s line up of healthy Super Bowl recipes!
Healthy Football Snacks To Love
Whether you’re a football fan or not, the Super Bowl 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 Super Bowl while staying on track with your health and fitness goals. Below, I’ve put together a list of my favorite healthier Super Bowl recipes for you to try. This way, your health doesn’t have to take a back seat for the day!
Pick out you menu from our top picks below and you can also see more in our Game Day category and Appetizers if you’re hungry for more.
Healthy Super Bowl Snacks and Recipes
Super Bowl 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 football snacks, you can take part guilt-free!
We love buffalo wings for game day, but the heavy greasiness doesn't always agree with me! I love these lighter wings made from crisp air fryer Cauliflower. The buttery Buffalo sauce completes the package. I always serve them with blue cheese and ranch so everyone has their favorite dipping sauce option!
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.
This simple, classic and utterly delicious guacamole recipe will be a big hit on the appetizer spread. This recipe will 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!
These classically creamy deviled eggs are lighter and healthier due to the fact that we made them without any mayonnaise so they are low in calories and carbs!
These spiced nuts are simple to prepare and ultra crispy thanks to the egg white we added to the coating. It magically transforms the spicy and sweet coating into a thin and crisp shell that is utterly delicious! Once you have just one it's hard to resist more!
Did you know making a homemade cheese ball is actually super easy? We've customized this one with the addition of horseradish, cheddar cheese, bacon and added a crunchy nut coating to make it ultra-savory and gourmet!
Our internet-famous Roasted grape crostini always win rave reviews! They are sweet, savory, crunchy and creamy- so basically they check all the boxes!
Don't miss this lightened-up spicy baked artichoke dip with jalapeno peppers. Serve with crostini, crackers or tortilla chips for a crowd-pleasing game day snack.
Our healthy stuffed mushrooms are filled with creamy goat cheese and spinach stuffing. The crispy topped savory appetizers are easy to make ahead and then heat once the Super Bowl fans have arrived!
If you love the flavors of Pizza, but want to skip the carbohydrates, gluten and calories associated with the pizza dough, try pizza bowls. Made famous from takeout pizza chains, Pizza Bowls have been a favorite on TikTok and in our house too! We love customizing them with our favorite pizza toppings like sausage, pepperoni and bell peppers!
These creamy (healthier) deviled eggs have a surprising kick of heat from Sriracha. Top them off with colorful nacho style toppings and a little extra hot sauce to let your guests know they are in for a firey bite!
Our family loves sloppy joes, and they are a perfect meal to serve for a crowd because the meat can be held hot in a slow cooker or on the stovetop, and people can assemble sandwiches when hunger strikes. We topped our Southwest inspired taco-style sloppy joes with slices of creamy avocado and peppery pickled jalapenos! This recipe calls for ground chicken but ground beef or turkey work just as well!
Don't miss out on our baked meatball recipe! Once the meatballs are baked, they then pile into a skillet with sauce and cheese for the ultimate cheesy game day nosh!
A classic like Chex Mix is always a crowd pleaser. Skip the cheesy boxed snack food additives and make this gourmet Party mix instead with brown butter, maple syrup and a little rum! It's unexpected, sweet, savory and deliciously crunchy!
If you have an Air Fryer, try this spicy and toothsome football snack inspired by popular food chain restaurant appetizer bang bang shrimp!
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