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Whether you’re a fan of football or not, the Super Bowl is one game watched by everyone (even if you’re watching just for the commercials). While you may not be able to host a typical Super Bowl party this year, that doesn’t mean you can’t still make all of the best snacks and appetizers. Below is a collection of yummy and healthy Super Bowl snacks so that you can enjoy the game while sticking to your New Year’s diet.Â
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- Zucchini Pizza Bites
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Pizza is a must-have at every Super Bowl party, but let’s make it healthier by making zucchini pizza bites. Not only are these low-carb, but they’re in small portions so you have room for more delicious snacks to come!Â
Ingredients (serves two, but feel free to double):
– Two zucchinis
– Four to six tablespoons of tomato or pizza sauceÂ
– One cup of grated mozzarellaÂ
– Eight to 10 turkey pepperonis (high in protein and almost half the calories of regular pepperoni)Â
– Chopped parsley for garnishÂ
Directions:
– Slice zucchini into half inch roundsÂ
– Top with sauce, cheese and pepperoniÂ
– Bake at 400 degrees F for about 10 minutesÂ
– Garnish the top with parsley
– Serve and enjoy!
- Baked Buffalo CauliflowerÂ
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Next up, we have baked buffalo cauliflower—the perfect supplement for buffalo wings and a great vegetarian alternative.
Ingredients (serves about two):
– Half cup of Frank’s red-hot sauceÂ
– One large cauliflower head
– Half teaspoon of garlic powderÂ
– One tablespoon of fresh lemon juiceÂ
– One teaspoon of saltÂ
– One tablespoon of olive oil
– Two tablespoons of butterÂ
Buffalo sauce directions:
– Mix together your favorite hot sauce, butter, olive oil, some lemon juice and garlic powder.
Baked cauliflower directions:
– Preheat the oven and line a large baking sheetÂ
– Toss cauliflower florets in Buffalo sauce, then transfer to a baking sheet
– Bake for about 25 minutesÂ
– Serve with your favorite wing dipping sauce and enjoy!
- Keto Stuffed MushroomsÂ
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For all you keto fans, this will be your new go-to game day snack. This stuffed mushrooms recipe is not only keto, but low-carb and gluten-free. What more could you ask for?Â
Ingredients:
– White button mushrooms
– Butter
– Olive oil
– Bacon (pre-cooked)
– Whipped cream cheeseÂ
– Shredded parmesan cheeseÂ
– Minced garlic clovesÂ
– Ground black pepper
– Sea salt
– Minced fresh chivesÂ
– Minced fresh basil
Directions:
– Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
– Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
– Remove stems from clean mushroomsÂ
– Mix melted butter and olive oilÂ
– Brush tops and bottoms of mushrooms with butter olive oil mixture
– In a medium sized bowl, combine chopped bacon, parmesan, cream cheese, minced mushroom stems, garlic, chives, basil, salt and pepper
– Fill the mushrooms caps, allowing them to overflow slightlyÂ
– Bake for about 10 minutesÂ
– Serve and enjoy!
- Froyo Berry Bites
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How could we forget about all of the mouthwatering desserts? Some might argue dessert is better than the appetizer or main course! Whether you’re on team apps or team dessert, let’s all indulge in delicious desserts, guilt-free!Â
Ingredients (serves two):Â
– One-eighth of a cup of crushed almondsÂ
– Three-fourth tablespoons of coconut sugarÂ
– Three-fourth tablespoons of coconut oil, melted
– One-third of a cup Greek yogurt, low-fat, plain
– Three-fourth tablespoons of honey
– Half cup of strawberries and/or raspberries freshly chopped
Directions:
– Line a muffin tin with cupcake linersÂ
– In a small bowl, mix together crushed almonds, coconut sugar and coconut oil
– Place a small amount of mixture into the bottom of each muffin cup
– In a medium bowl, mix together yogurt and honey
– Spoon two tablespoons into each muffin cup, covering the crust
– Top with fresh chopped berries
– Freeze for about six hours
– Once frozen, allow to set at room temperature for about 10 minutesÂ
– Serve and enjoy!
- Apple CookiesÂ
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Ingredients (serves two):
– One sliced and cored apple
– Two tablespoons of peanut or almond butterÂ
– Mini chocolate chipsÂ
Directions:
– Spread peanut butter on top of each apple sliceÂ
– Sprinkle chocolate chips on top
– Serve and enjoy!Â