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We've all done it! You make an ambitious New Year's resolution to eat healthier and just a short time later the Super Bowl comes along, tempting you with a plethora of tasty but unhealthy snacks.
While one slip day likely won't throw off your goals too much, and is nothing to feel ashamed about, it does help to have selection of healthy Super Bowl recipes on hand. Having the option to choose between loaded nachos and beet hummus will definitely help you to make better choices. By leaning on lots of fresh veggies, swapping sour cream for yogurt, or using ingredients that are lower in saturated fat you can snack on game day to your heart's content and still feel good at the end of the night.
We've rounded up our favorites to help you plan for the big game. This list includes everything from dips to sliders to tacos, so everyone will enjoy snacking and the game!
Chicken salad is the perfect snack when you're looking for something a little lighter and not too heavy. Serve on your choice of bread or with crackers!
Just a few of these cheesy tuna melts will help steer you away from buffalo wings but will be just as satisfying. For extra nutrition use whole wheat saltines and Greek yogurt in place of the mayonnaise. Get the recipe for Saltine Tuna Melts.
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Tzatziki Sauce
Mary Britton Senseney
Greek yogurt and cucumber make up the bulk of this healthy dip. Use crudités or whole wheat crackers for dipping. Get the recipe for Tzatziki Sauce.
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Baked Cabbage and Potato Buns (Piroshki)
Becky Luigart-Stayner for Country Living
Filled with of mushroom, cabbage, and leftover mashed potatoes these three bite vegetarian snacks are both filling and healthful.
This pizza does have some bacon on it but it's chopped and spread all over the whole pie so you won't be loading up on saturated fat. You can also substitute turkey bacon, if desired. Can't find peaches in February? Use thinly sliced apple or pear instead.
Chock-full of healthy vegetables and beans this bright red dip will surely stand out on the buffet spread. Serve with loads of vegetables, crackers, and light chips for dipping.
Made with chunk white tuna these empanadas are super snackable while also being on the lighter side. Added bonus: they can be made a day ahead and baked just before the game starts.
While a salad is a bit unconventional on super bowl day spread this one if hearty because of the addition of bread. If you can't find asparagus (or want a more affordable option) use green beans instead. Get the recipe for Asparagus, Cucumber, and Herbs Panzanella.
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Pickle-and-Havarti Matzo Crackers
Becky Luigart-Stayner for Country Living
While they may have cheese these cracker and pickle snacks are definitely on the lighter side.
Fresh grilled corn and chipotles in adobo make for a super fresh and smoky healthful salsa. If you can't find corn on the cob, opt for a bag of defrosted frozen corn and roast it in the oven.
Using ground chicken skips the skin on the chicken wings—where all the sat fat is—making these meatball snacks arguably a little healthier and more fun. The recipe calls for stuffing them with blue cheese, but you may want to skip that.
These snackable bites are easy to make and even easier to eat. Serve them as finger food, or with toothpicks and a good dipping sauce. The whole mushrooms add lots of fiber, and you can swap the sausage for chicken sausage, or a meatless alternative, if you prefer!