The Super Bowl is all about football, booze, commercials, and most importantly, snacks. If you’ve been working toward your fitness goals (like me) you don’t want a blow out cheat day to derail your progress. I’m sharing my favorite healthy super bowl snacks to keep your fitness goals on track. Plus, bonus one epic crowd favorite that’s a cheat meal that everyone will love…hint Super Bowl Dip!

GARLIC HUMMUS

Hummus is definitely a go to healthy snack, so why not add it to your healthy Super bowl snacks roster.  Opt for the homemade as this recipes is so easy and fresh you’ll never go back to the store bought kind. Give it a try on game day and you’ll be making it on the regular.

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups garbanzo beans
• 2 tablespoons raw tahini
• 1 tsp of sea salt
• 2 lemons juiced
• 3 cloves of garlic,
• 1-cup parsley chopped finely
• 1-cup cilantro chopped finely
• 1 cup filtered or spring water
• 1 pinch of paprika

Blend in your VitaMix or NutriBullet and serve.

 

SHISHITO PEPPERS

I love eating these peppers year around. They are not very hot except if you catch a lucky one, but are so healthy for you that they are a super bowl snack essential! You can play with the flavors by adding more garlic or truffle.

Ingredients

• 1 bag shishito peppers (Trader Joes, Sprouts)
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Sea Salt
• Truffle powder
• nutritional yeast

Place on baking sheet and toss with olive oil. Add salt and desired seasonings. Bake in over for 10 minutes at 400 degrees and roast for 5 minutes. Remove and toss with nutritional yeast. Option dip in Bitchin Sauce.

ROASTED AVOCADO SLICES

Ingredients

• 4 medium avocados, fairly firm
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Sea Salt
• Tajin
• Pepper

Note: the olive oil and flavorings do not have quantities listed, as they can all be added to your taste.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly spray a rimmed baking sheet with non-stick spray, or gently grease it with olive oil. Cut the avocados into slices (fourths). Drizzle the slices with olive oil, and season generously with salt, pepper, and any toppings of your choice. Bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until the slices have begun to take on a toasty appearance. If you like the edges crispier, you can let them bake a little longer. Remove and let cool, but serve warm with a toothpick.

The ultimate crowd favorite and cheat meal: SUPERBOWL DIP!

SUPERBOWL DIP

This recipe is definitely a cheat meal, but give this to the guys while you nosh on the healthy stuff. This recipe my created by my mom during the 1985 Super Bowl. The “Monsters of the Midway” Chicago Bears beat the Patriots! We ate this as we danced the super bowl shuffle!

Ingredients

• Hormel Chili Turkey No Beans (98% Fat Free)
• 8oz of Cream Cheese (or Greek yogurt cream cheese)
• Louisiana Hot Sauce or Truff Hot Sauce (my personal favorite)
• Tortilla Chips

Using medium heat, add the entire can of chili into a sauce pan. Add the cream cheese and mix until melted. Add your desired amount of hot sauce. Serve warm with chips.

Share with me your favorite from above and have a happy and save celebration!