It’s SUPERBOWL time! But that doesn’t mean you have to blow your new healthy lifestyle for the New Year (we won’t call it a diet… it’s a lifestyle ;)). There are SO many delicious options that are healthy too. I’ve gathered together my top 10 favorite healthy Super Bowl Snacks! Throw them into the mix with all your regulars and you’ll have some good (healthy) options to choose from!
Without further adieu:
My top 10 Favorite Healthy Super Bowl Snacks
Caprese Kabobs
What you’ll need:
- Wooden Skewers
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Mini Mozzarella Balls (I like to get mine at Costco for parties)
- Fresh Basil
- Balsamic Vinegar
Instructions:
- Assemble cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls and fresh basil on skewers.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinegar
- Optional: You can make your balsamic vinegar thicker by bringing it to a boil in small skillet, then reduce the heat to medium and allow it to cook for 5-8 minutes. This is called a balsamic reduction.
Baked Chicken Nuggets
What you’ll need:
- Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (cut into the size you want your nuggets)
- Flour
- Panko Breadcrumbs
- Parmesan Cheese
- Milk
- Kosher Salt
- Butter
Instructions:
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with tin foil and spray with cooking spray.
- Get three containers for dipping (I use loaf pans). Fill one 1/3 of the way with milk, one with (flour and teaspoon of salt mixed) and one with (panko breadcrumbs and parmesan mixed).
- Dip your nuggets in milk, then flour mixture, back into the milk, then into the breadcrumb parmesan mixture.
- Place on cookie sheet and drizzle with butter.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes, turning after 10-15 minutes.
Extra Crispy Herbed French Fries
What you’ll need:
- 4 Large Russet Potatoes cut into 1/4 inch sticks
- Herbs of choice freshly chopped (I like rosemary, but basil is delicious too)
- Seasoned Salt
- Parmesan cheese
- 1-2 TBSP Oil
Instructions:
- Add the sliced fries to a large bowl and cover with cold water to soak in the fridge. I soak mine for at least 30 minutes but they can soak overnight.
- Place paper towels on cooling rack. Drain, rinse and lay fries on cooling rack while the oven heats to 400.
- Line a cookie sheet with foil or parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
- Toss fries with oil and lay them out on cookie sheet. Sprinkle with seasoned salt and herbs. Bakes for 30 minutes, flipping with spatula halfway through . Bake until they look crispy on the edges.
- Pull them out and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
Baked Sweet Potato Fries
What you’ll need:
- 4 Large Sweet Potatoes
- 2 TBSP Olive Oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions:
- Heat oven to 400
- Cut potatoes into 1/4 inch thick sticks and toss with oil and lay them on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper
- Mix seasonings together in a bowl
- Bake for 30 minutes flipping with a spatula halfway through. Check them after 20 minutes to make sure they don’t burn.
Fruit Kabobs with Yogurt Dip
What you’ll need:
- Wooden Skewers
- Fruit of choice
- Greek Gods Honey Vanilla Yogurt
Instructions:
- Assemble fruit on kabobs
- Put yogurt in bowl and pretend you made it 😉
Peanut Butter Fruit Dip
What You’ll Need:
- 1 Cup Vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1/3 Cup Creamy Peanut Butter
- 1 TBSP Honey
Instructions:
- Whisk all ingredients together
- Serve with fruit (I like it with apples)
Street Tacos
What you’ll need:
- Small Corn Tortillas
- A Rotisserie Chicken
- Cheese of choice (I like Mozzarella)
- Taco Seasoning Packet
- Toppings: Avocados (or Guacamole recipe below), Red Onion, Tomatoes, Salsa, lettuce (I like the bagged asian slaw without the dressing), plain greek yogurt (acting as sour cream)
Instructions:
- Turn oven onto broil
- Pull meat off of the chicken and put in a bowl
- Top with taco seasoning and beat with hand beaters until shredded
- Place tortillas on cookie sheet, top each tortilla with shredded chicken and cheese
- Broil until cheese is melted
- Top with toppings of choice
Grilled Veggie Tray
What you’ll need:
- Veggies of choice (I like carrots, potatoes, zucchini, mushrooms, onions, green beans, red peppers, sweet potatoes)
- 1-2 TBSP Olive Oil
- Garlic Salt
- Herbs of choice
- Butter
Instructions:
- Turn your smoker on high
- Line a cookie sheet with foil
- Toss veggies in oil and sprinkle with garlic salt
- Roast veggies for 45 minutes
- When they are tender, transfer to a dish and sprinkle with herbs
Avocado Deviled Eggs
What you’ll need:
- 6 Large Boiled Eggs
- 2 Ripe Avocados
- 1 TBSP Lime Juice
- Salt
- 1 TBSP Plain Greek Yogurt
- 1 TBSP Chopped Fresh Cilantro
- 1 Small Jalapeño diced and seeded
- 1 Green Onion
Instructions:
- Peel cooled boiled eggs and cut in half lengthwise, scooping out yolks.
- Mash together avocado and 2 egg yolks with 1 teaspoon of salt. Stir in lime juice and sour cream.
- Add cilantro, jalapeno and onions if desired. Any of these can be left out if you don’t like them.
- Spoon mixture into a gallon sized ziplock bag with the corner cut.
- Like frosting, squeeze mixture out of the corner of the bag into egg halves, swirling in a circle.
- Top with cilantro leaf.
Homemade Guacamole
What You’ll Need:
- 3 Diced Avocados
- 1 Lime
- 1/4-1/2 C Diced Red Onion
- 1 Tomato
- Optional: 1/2 Diced Jalapeno, seeded
- Garlic Salt (to taste)
Instructions:
- Place all ingredients in bowl and use a potato masher to mash together.
So there you go! My tried and true top 10 favorite healthy Super Bowl snacks! Here are some other fun options if you want to make it a cheat meal:
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Super Bowl Snacks:
The Super Bowl is an annual championship game of the National Football League (NFL) in the United States. It is one of the most-watched television broadcasts in the country and is often accompanied by parties and gatherings where people enjoy snacks while watching the game.
Healthy Snacks:
Healthy snacks are food options that are low in calories, fat, and sugar, and high in nutrients. They are often made with fresh ingredients and provide a good balance of macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, and fats) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals). Healthy snacks can include fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, whole grains, and lean proteins.
Caprese Kabobs:
Caprese kabobs are a type of appetizer or snack made with cherry tomatoes, mini mozzarella balls, and fresh basil. They are skewered together and drizzled with balsamic vinegar. This snack is a healthier alternative to traditional Super Bowl snacks.
Baked Chicken Nuggets:
Baked chicken nuggets are a healthier version of the popular fried chicken nuggets. They are made by coating boneless, skinless chicken breasts with a mixture of flour, panko breadcrumbs, and parmesan cheese. The coated chicken nuggets are then baked in the oven until crispy. This snack provides a good source of protein.
Extra Crispy Herbed French Fries:
Extra crispy herbed French fries are a healthier alternative to traditional deep-fried French fries. They are made by cutting large russet potatoes into sticks, tossing them with oil, seasoned salt, and herbs of choice (such as rosemary or basil), and baking them in the oven until crispy. This snack is lower in fat compared to deep-fried French fries.
Baked Sweet Potato Fries:
Baked sweet potato fries are a healthier alternative to regular French fries. They are made by cutting large sweet potatoes into sticks, tossing them with oil and seasonings (such as garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper), and baking them in the oven until crispy. Sweet potatoes are a nutritious source of vitamins and fiber.
Fruit Kabobs with Yogurt Dip:
Fruit kabobs with yogurt dip are a healthy and refreshing snack option. Wooden skewers are used to assemble a variety of fruits, such as berries, melons, and grapes. The fruit kabobs are served with a yogurt dip, such as Greek Gods Honey Vanilla Yogurt. This snack provides a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Peanut Butter Fruit Dip:
Peanut butter fruit dip is a creamy and flavorful dip made with vanilla Greek yogurt, creamy peanut butter, and honey. It is a delicious accompaniment to fresh fruits, such as apples. This dip adds protein and healthy fats to the snack.
Street Tacos:
Street tacos are a popular Mexican street food. They are made with small corn tortillas filled with various ingredients, such as rotisserie chicken, cheese, and toppings like avocados (or guacamole), red onion, tomatoes, salsa, lettuce, and plain Greek yogurt (acting as sour cream). Street tacos can be a flavorful and satisfying snack option.
Grilled Veggie Tray:
A grilled veggie tray is a platter of grilled vegetables that can be served as a healthy snack option. Veggies like carrots, potatoes, zucchini, mushrooms, onions, green beans, red peppers, and sweet potatoes are tossed with oil, seasoned with garlic salt and herbs, and roasted in the oven or on a grill. This snack provides a variety of vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
Avocado Deviled Eggs:
Avocado deviled eggs are a healthier twist on traditional deviled eggs. Hard-boiled eggs are halved, and the yolks are mashed together with ripe avocados, lime juice, salt, plain Greek yogurt, chopped fresh cilantro, diced and seeded jalapeño, and green onion. The mixture is then piped back into the egg halves. This snack is a good source of protein and healthy fats.
Homemade Guacamole:
Guacamole is a popular Mexican dip made from mashed avocados, lime juice, diced red onion, diced tomato, and optional ingredients like diced jalapeño and garlic salt. It is a flavorful and nutritious dip that pairs well with tortilla chips or fresh vegetables.
These are some of the concepts and recipes related to the healthy Super Bowl snacks mentioned in this article. Enjoy your Super Bowl party with these delicious and healthier options!
