There’s something about watching sweaty athletes book it across a field that makes you want to take in as many calories as humanly possible. These easy recipes are proof you can have your delicious and healthy Super Bowl snacks and eat them, too.
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Cheesy Chicken Sweet Potato Skins
Your standard loaded potato skins just got a nutrition upgrade with sweet potato, skinless chicken breast, and spinach. Who knew you could fit so much cheesy goodness into one tasty bite?
Per serving: 171 calories, 3 g fat (3 g saturated), 19 g carbs, 4 g sugar, 209 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 12 g protein
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Greek Quesadillas
Love Greek food? Mexican food, too? Make game day even tastier with this satisfying combo of the two cuisines. It adds feta, olives, and tomatoes for a Greek take on a Mexican classic.
Per serving: 326 calories, 14 g fat (8 g saturated), 47 g carbs, 5 g sugar, 803 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 13 g protein
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Quinoa Pizza Bites
The key to get hungry guests to eat basically anything—yes, even healthy super grains like quinoa—is to masquerade them as pizza. Pop in a dollop of vegan cheese of choice, and broil for a perfectly crispy crust.
Per serving: 42 calories, 1 g fat (5 g saturated), 8 g carbs, 2 g sugar, 131 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein
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Thai Curry Spiced Slow Cooker Superfood Trail Mix
Sometimes all you need is a handful of nuts (Or two! Or three!) to help absorb the booze. Forget the bagged stuff from the grocery store—this Thai version is so delicious, your guest will be eating it by the fistful.
Per serving: 230 calories, 17.5 g fat (4 g saturated), 11.5 g carbs, 3.5 g sugar, 100 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 6.5 g protein
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Spinach Artichoke Dip Wonton Cups
Chips and dip are all fun and games until you catch someone with a cold double-dipping. Fret no more with these bite-sized cups of deliciousness that pack a dose of healthy green veggies to boost your immune system.
Per serving: 132 calories, 10 g fat (2 g saturated), 6 g carbs, 1 g sugar, 245 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein
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Kale Chip Nachos
Nachos always make a great addition to the menu when you’re feeding a loud, rowdy crowd. But this take, which features everyone's fave leafy green, is a healthier take to the classic Super Bowl snack.
Per serving: 209 calories, 5.5 g fat (3.5 g saturated), 34 g carbs, 3 g sugar, 69 mg sodium, 7 g fiber, 9 g protein
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German Chocolate Energy Bites with Pecans
Tailgating is a marathon, not a sprint. That's why you’ll need the naturally sweet blend of chocolate protein powder, shredded coconut, dates, and pecans to sustain your energy levels throughout the evening.
Per serving: 250 calories, 14 g fat (4 g saturated), 31 g carbs, 21 g sugar, 20 mg sodium, 5 g fiber, 7 g protein
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Crispy Baked Tofu ‘Chicken’ Nuggets
Game day is usually all about the meat. But if you're not a meat eater (or trying to cut back), you'll love this vegan take on a crave-worthy fast food treat.
Per serving: 331 calories, 8 g fat (2 g saturated), 47 g carbs, 3 g sugar, 315 mg sodium, 4 g fiber, 20 g protein
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9
Spicy Bean and Halloumi Fritters
Fritters, like their cousin French fries, are a deliciously crispy snack. But this healthier rendition sneaks in an extra dose of fiber thanks to the beans, and protein from the cheese.
Per serving: 213 calories, 13 g fat (6 g saturated), 14 g carbs, 1 g sugar, 331 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 11 g protein
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10
Oil-Free Cheesy Chili Baked Potato Fries
Cilantro, nutritional yeast, garlic, and cayenne are the best things to happen to game day potatoes. If binging on them were a sport, I'd be an Olympian.
Per serving: 64 calories, 0 g fat (0 g saturated), 13 g carbs, 1 g sugar, 225 mg sodium, 2.5 g fiber, 3 g protein
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Knock Off Chic-Fil-A Chicken Sandwich
Often imitated but never duplicated, this recipe comes as eerily close to Chic-fil-A as you’ll get. Made with skinless, boneless chicken breast, egg whites and skim milk. you’ll score plenty of filling protein.
Per serving: 319 calories, 7.5 g fat (2 g saturated), 28 g carbs, 4 g sugar, 859 mg sodium, 7 g fiber, 33 g protein
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12
Easy Crock Pot Fire Roasted Tomato Shrimp Tacos
Whether you like ‘em mild or spicy, it’s safe to say these protein- and veggie-filled tacos will be the tac’o the town.
Per serving: 115 calories, 2.5 g fat (0.5 g saturated), 5 g carbs, 2.5 g sugar, 240 mg sodium, 1.5 g fiber, 14 g protein
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13
Skinny Baked Mozzarella Sticks
Rather than getting fried, these mozzarella sticks are baked a perfect shade of golden brown. But they taste just as delicious dipped into homemade marinara sauce.
Per serving: 87 calories, 5 g fat (3 g saturated), 3.5 g carbs, 0 g sugar, 167 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 8 g protein
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No-Bake Lemon Poppy Seed Doughnut Holes
These healthy Super Bowl treats get their natural sweetness from dates and maple syrup, with a refreshing jolt of citrus in every bite.
Per serving: 143 calories, 9.5 g fat (3.5 g saturated), 14 g carbs, 9 g sugar, 6 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 3 g protein
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World’s Healthiest Tater Tots
Healthiest? Now that’s a big name to live up to. But given its ingredient list consists of ground flaxmeal, flaxseed, quinoa, white beans, miso and brown rice flour, they might just be the most wholesome way to give in to that craving you’ve had since grade school.
Per serving: 108 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated), 15 g carbs, 1 g sugar, 133 mg sodium, 5 g fiber, 6 g protein
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Cheesy Baked Broccoli Bites
Whether you top them with Mexican seasoning, opt for a blend of aged cheddar and mozzarella, or simmer them in tomato sauce for a vegan meatball feel, these broccoli bites are clutch for game day.
Per serving: 178 calories, 8 g fat (4 g saturated), 15 g carbs, 3 g sugar, 234 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 11 g protein
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Roasted Broccoli Rabe and Pesto Flatbread
You won't miss the melted cheese on this delicious pizza-esque flatbread, topped with homemade pesto and flavorful Parmesan.
Per serving: 288 calories, 19 g fat (5 g saturated), 21 g carbs, 3 g sugar, 535 mg sodium, 4 g fiber, 9 g protein
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18
Tofu-Stuffed Cucumber Sushi Rolls
Anything can be a sushi roll if you put your mind to it! Instead of white rice, this rendition uses refreshing cucumber to help you stay hydrated.
Per serving: 327 calories, 15 g fat (2 g saturated), 37 g carbs, 11 g sugar, 537 mg sodium, 4 g fiber, 15 g protein
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Buffalo Mushroom Poppers
This take on Buffalo wings packs a bite-sized portion of vegetables in one satisfying morsel. Thanks to bleu cheese dipping sauce made with protein-filled Greek yogurt, you may even decide to skip out on wings altogether.
Per serving: 432 calories, 16 g fat (7 g saturated), 55 g carbs, 6 g sugar, 1019 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 17 g protein
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20
Waffled Crab Cakes
Don’t wait for breakfast to use that waffle maker—sizzle up something savory like crab cakes. The waffle grids act as the perfect pockets to hold lemon and tartar sauce.
Per serving: 133 calories, 4.5 g fat (0.5 g saturated), 9.5 g carbs, 0.5 g sugar, 635 mg sodium, 1.5 g fiber, 15.5 g protein
