Healthy Super Bowl Party Snacks That No One Will Pass On

Healthy Party Snack Ideas That Won’t Make You Feel Gross


The party snacks, more often than not, are more memorable than the Super Bowl itself!

How many Super Bowl parties will you be invited to this year?

This year, I’m deciding where to go based on who will be serving creative, healthy appetizers!

Easy party snacks don’t have to be boring or fat-laden so you and your guests feel gross for the rest of the evening.

Check out these recipes that will change your mind about making easy appetizers and finger food to serve your Super Bowl party guests this year.

The naked buffalo tenders are my personal favorite.

Oh, I like the zucchini chips too.

And the lettuce wraps...

Who am I kidding? I like ‘em all!

And these recipes are so tasty and healthy, you can eat them all.


Healthy Appetizers

This year leave the post-game day guilt where it belongs, on the field.

It’s a good bet there will be two opportunities for your mouth to be the source of your guilt on game day. Either you’ll be stuffing it full of crap or you’ll be talking trash.

And while I don’t have tips for you to clean up your team-loving, opponent-jeering trash talk, I can help you clean up what's going in your mouth by putting a few healthier options on the buffet table.

From lettuce wraps to buffalo wings, to zucchini chips, we’ve got you covered!


Cocktail Meatballs

Cocktail meatballs in a sauce are a staple of the game day smorgasbord. And there are a few easy ways to make a healthier version of this party favorite!

Here are four easy ways to make any cocktail meatball recipe healthier:

        - Choose ground turkey which is 99% lean meat. Ground pork is 90% lean!
        - Next, hide some veggies inside (shredded carrots are great for texture and color).
        - Don’t skimp on the spices. Fat doesn’t have to equal flavor!
        - Slow cook the cocktail meatballs in the crockpot and serve the sauce on the side.

PREP TIME
5 mins

COOK TIME
25 mins

INGREDIENTS
1 lb lean turkey
1 egg
2 tbsp water
1/2 c rolled oats
1 c shredded carrots
3 tbsp minced onion
8 oz of reduced sugar grape jelly
3/4 c chili sauce
1 1/2 tsp lemon juice

INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large bowl, mix together the ground turkey egg, water, bread crumbs, and minced onion. Roll into small meatballs.
Bake in a preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once.
In a large saucepan over low heat, blend the jelly, chili sauce, and lemon juice.
Serve warm with meatballs.


Lettuce Wraps

Lettuce wraps are super fun and versatile party snacks! With just a few simple ingredients you could put an entire meat/cheese platter to shame.

The basics: Lettuce boat/leaf that you will load up with lean meats, fresh veggies, and a low-calorie sauce or dressing. Get creative coming up with your next family-friendly lettuce wrap recipe.

PREP TIME
5 mins

COOK TIME
15 mins

INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 c lean ground turkey
1 can black beans
2 tbsp dijon honey mustard
4 tbsp Bragg’s Liquid Aminos
1/4 c mushrooms
3 lettuce c from iceberg lettuce head
1/4 c fat-free mozzarella cheese

INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat skillet to medium-high heat. Add turkey and mushrooms to the skillet. Cook until the turkey has browned and is no longer pink. Melt in cheese.
Cook black beans in a small pot over low heat while turkey cooks. Stir together in a small bowl the Bragg’s Liquid Aminos and honey dijon mustard.
Layer lettuce wraps with black beans and then meat on top, then pour on the mustard and Bragg’s Liquid Aminos mixture on top.


Zucchini chips

Doritos may put out some of the best game day commercials, but you don’t have to be home holding the bag when you watch the ads to enjoy them.

Make your own chips! Just slice, slather, sprinkle, scorch and serve...that’s fun to say! Slice zucchini thinly, slather on some coconut oil, sprinkle with your flavored seasoning, scorch (I had to think of some word for bake that started with an S … so stay with me on this one) until golden brown in your oven on broil, and then serve.

Zucchini chips. It’s as easy as Slice. Slather. Sprinkle. Scorch. Serve. These chips will leave you and all your guests healthy and SSSSsssatisfied!

PREP TIME
5 mins

COOK TIME
20 mins

INGREDIENTS
2 large zucchinis
2 tbsp organic coconut oil

INSTRUCTIONS
Set the oven to broil. Spray the baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
Cut zucchini into small circle slices (the thinner you slice them, the more your zucchini will end up like “chips”).
Melt 2 tablespoons coconut oil in the microwave.
Place zucchini slices on the baking sheet. Brush coconut oil over slices or drizzle evenly.
Broil in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until “chips” are crispy to your liking.


Buffalo Wings