Super Bowel: Healthier Super Bowl Snacks Better Than Junk Food To Serve At Your Watch Party
Super Bowel: Healthier Super Bowl Snacks Better Than Junk Food To Serve At Your Watch Party
Tasty Game Day Favorites That Won’t Back You Up
You don’t have to ditch the Super Bowl Sunday staples like nachos and wings to be kinder to your gut. You don’t even have to tell your friends you’re serving them nutrient-rich snacks. If you want to enjoy game day without putting your body on the line, try these delicious munchies that are better for your health:
1. Loaded Bean Nachos
You don’t have to give up a Super Bowl snack favorite to be healthy. Lightly salted tortilla chips loaded with black beans, veggies, and cheddar cheese, then dunked in guacamole, are the ultimate game day shareable. You’ll feel full and satisfied with fiber and protein while you boost your vitamins with fresh veg.
2. Beet & Goat Cheese Hummus
Beet and goat cheese dip tastes so delicious that your buddies won’t know it’s good for them. It's a flavor-packed dip perfect for vegetables, crackers, and pita, made with roasted beets, chickpeas, tahini, and creamy goat cheese. The purple dip is full of fiber, protein, and antioxidants.
3. Sweet Potato Chili
Here’s a super bowl of chili! It’s an ideal dish to serve at a party because you can make a large portion in one pot. With a medley of beans, lentils, sweet potatoes, veggies, and spices, it’s hearty and flavorful. It’s packed with fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals and pairs well with a bottle of beer.
4. Butternut Squash Fries
Butternut squash fries are next level. Roast them in the oven with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and spices. They’re crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, with a sweet and savory flavor. Squash is a high-fiber food bursting with vitamin C and other essential vitamins.
5. Cauliflower Wings
Are you really experiencing Super Bowl Sunday if you’re not eating wings? Ditch the fatty chicken and opt for crispy cauliflower instead. Cauliflower wings are easy to make in an oven and you can toss them in your favorite wing sauce. Cauliflower gives your body plenty of nutrients it needs to survive an afternoon party.
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6. Sesame Crusted Tofu
Sesame crusted tofu are little bites of paradise. With a crispy exterior and a soft center, you’re in for a textural treat. Flavors are nutty and savory with a touch of sweet and spicy. Tofu contains a high protein content along with other healthy nutrients.
7. Nutty Popcorn
You don’t have to feel guilty snacking on this popcorn, it’s good for you. There aren’t any nasty ingredients when you use natural kernels to make your popcorn. Toss your hot popcorn in melted coconut oil, with your favorite herbs and spices, and toss in chopped nuts and seeds. This popcorn has nutrients like essential fatty acids, fiber, and protein and won’t clog your arteries.
8. Crispy Spicy Chickpeas
Crispy chickpeas are a fabulous potato chip replacement if you want a salty snack without harming your health. You can simply make this snack by roasting seasoned chickpeas in the oven. Chips are empty calories, chickpeas provide your body with fiber and protein and will fill you up.
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9. Eggplant & Red Pepper Dip
Roasted eggplant and red pepper dip is the perfect dip for game day. The secretly healthy dip will satisfy fans of all ages with its tasty creamy texture and flavors. You’ll fill your belly with nutrients like fiber, vitamins and minerals.
10. Pineapple Fried Rice
Like chili, pineapple fried rice is an ideal dish to serve a group of hungry fans. You can make it ahead of time and heat it up when it’s time to feast. Beans and rice create a complete protein but you can add eggs for more, the pineapple bursts with vitamins and anti-inflammatories, and veggies add fiber and extra nutrients.
11. Pico De Gallo
You can't go wrong with pico de gallo, it’s simple, fresh, healthy, and tasty. Made with tomatoes, red onions, cilantro, and a generous amount of lime juice, treat yourself to a mouthful of zesty and refreshing flavors. The ingredients boost your immune system with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.
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12. Creamy Bean Dip
A bean dip of any kind is a game day staple. You can whip one up with black, pinto, kidney, or a medley of beans, blended with spices, and topped with diced tomatoes, cilantro, and lettuce. As we all know by now, beans are full of protein and fiber that’s kind to your gut and the herbs and veg add vitamins and minerals.
13. Guacamole
Yelling at the TV with your mouth full of guac is the best way to do it. The decadent green dip is popular for a reason. It’s the best pairing for nachos, corn chips, and veggies and it fills your body with a ton of nutrients like healthy fats, fiber, and vitamins.
14. Mexican Bean Salad
There’s no lettuce so it doesn’t really count as a salad and nobody will complain. A Mexican bean salad is similar to a chili, only served cold. A typical salad would include black beans, corn, bell peppers, and avocado, but you can toss in other nutritious ingredients you desire.
15. Burrito Bowls
You can cut back on white flour by serving burritos in bowls instead of wraps. Burrito bowls are just as tasty and satisfying full of rice or quinoa, beans, and your favorite toppings. It’s a complete protein containing a wide range of nutrients like fiber and essential fatty acids.
16. Cheesy Potatoes & Yams
Yams, potatoes and cheese are a trio made in football heaven. Roasted yams offer you a sweet and savory flavor explosion while the gooey cheese is creamy and salty. Yams are nutrient-rich with a high fiber content, potatoes are full of potassium, and a little cheese adds calcium and protein.
17. Superfood Dessert Bars
If you want a little something sweet to serve at your Super Bowl party, whip up some superfood dessert bars. Nobody will know they’re secretly nutritious when they’re eating the sweet and tasty snack. Make them with hearty ingredients like oats, chopped nuts, seeds, dried fruit, dark chocolate, and coconut flakes.
18. Lentil “Meatballs”
Because of their texture and flavor absorption, lentils are the best ingredient to recreate any ground beef dish. You can make a mean “meatball” with the same herbs, spices, bread crumbs, and other ingredients typically used. Lentils are amazing for your cholesterol and they’re your gut's best friend, full of dietary fiber.
19. Cheesy Spinach Flatbread
Go on, serve pizza at your party but make it healthier! You can try a whole grain or cauliflower crust if you want to go the extra mile and top with mushrooms, squash, and other veggies. Toppings like spinach work well because it doesn’t ruin the flavor but adds a lot of healthy nutrients like iron and fiber.
20. Fudgy Fiber Protein Brownies
That’s right, you can devour a brownie without the guilt. They’re an ideal dessert to serve on Super Bowl Sunday because one batch serves a lot of friends. Satisfy their sweet tooth and their guts with brownies made from raw cacao and coconut oil. Add in nuts and nut butter, avocado, or tofu for texture, fiber, and protein.
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