Sack the Junk Food! 5 Healthy Snacks for Super Bowl Sunday

By Patricia Conte

Football, friends and food — it’s almost time for the Super Bowl! Hosting a party? Tackle your menu with these great-tasting, healthy recipes! You’ll definitely score points with your guests!

Baked Beet Chips

Chips are a staple at parties. This recipe from Grab a Plate offers something out-of-the-ordinary when it comes to chips. Colorful, crunchy and dip-worthy, baked beet chips will have you cheering! Serve them with a simple, homemade bleu cheese-sour cream dip.

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

This dip from SheKnows is a colorful and tasty gluten-free and vegan option. Serve it with veggie sticks or pita chips or crackers. It’s a healthy and delicious dip-option that’s super-simple to make – what more could you ask for?

Eight-layer Mediterranean Dip

Love the layers in this hearty dip! This recipe from Whole Foods is almost like eating a salad! The veggies seem limitless for digging in with pita chips!

Boneless Buffalo Wings

Don’t worry about all the grease and fat of traditional chicken wings. This recipe from Eating Well uses white meat chicken, whole-wheat flour and cornmeal for the batter, and is lightly pan-fried with a small amount of oil. All together, these wings should really take off!

Sweet Fruit Pie and Microwave Peanut Brittle

What party would be a party without dessert? Loaded with nuts and sweet fruit, this Neerg recipe for Sweet Fruit Pie from Kristi’s Organic Kitchen makes a healthy and a wonderful treat!

And now for the extra point! Score more points by making this easy and crunchy peanut brittle snack to munch on!

Go Green on Game Day:

• Don’t do disposable. You don’t have to break out the fine china and crystal for your home-hosted tailgate party, but consider using simple, plastic plates, utensils and cups that can be washed and reused for the next party. Don’t forget to recycle the glass, paper and plastic that needs to get thrown out.
• Encourage friends to carpool to your house for the game. While you’re at it, confirm designated drivers for the day.
• Drinking organic is like eating organic, so if you serve beer, consider serving organic beer.
• All good things come to an end, so when it’s time to clean up use eco-friendly cleaning products.

Nothing beats Super Bowl Sunday for food, fun and friends! Whether you’re into the game or just the commercials, you and your friends will enjoy these great treats to snack on!

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Patricia Conte is a freelance writer with more than 20 years of professional experience. Growing up surrounded by her parents, grandparents and extended family who emigrated to the U.S., Patricia shares their passion for cooking and for food. It should come as no surprise, therefore, that among the subject matter she writes about, food is a regular topic. Check out her website — Grab a Plate — where she shares recipes and food experiences.

Patricia is dedicated to living an eco-friendly lifestyle. When she is not writing or cooking she enjoys yoga and hiking, and is a life-long Cleveland Cavaliers fan.