Football party food doesn’t have to sabotage healthy eating habits! We collected more than 50 healthy football party recipes to satisfy a crowd without a hint of guilt.
The Super Bowl seems to arrive just in time to extinguish the best of New Year’s intentions to “get serious about eating healthy.” So, I polled a few friends to see if they wanted healthy food choices or to relish the usual football party fare. The majority preferred healthy choices, with a few happy to throw caution to the wind and indulge.
Whatever your plans for Super Bowl Sunday are, these health-inspired recipes, including dips, hearty appetizers, small bites, and desserts, will score big.
Party Snacks & Quick Bites
Crispy Roasted Chickpeas
Crispy roasted chickpeas make a delicious healthy snack for the party table. Serve as a tasty protein alternative to nuts.
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Parmesan Crisps Baked with Zucchini & Carrots
Parmesan Crisps Baked with Zucchini and Carrots are a dream come true for the chip lover looking to eat low-carb, keto, gluten-free or just plain munch on something tasty and healthy!
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Healthy Spiced Nuts
A perfect football-watching snack! Mixed nuts baked with spices to make the perfect salty/sweet treat.
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Thai Tom Yum Roasted Mixed Nuts
Thai Tom Yum roasted mixed nuts are the most addictive snack using your favorite nuts mixed in with Tom Yum paste and fresh herbs.
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Crispy Air Fried Oyster Mushrooms
Crispy, crunchy air fried oyster mushrooms that are kind of like vegan fried chicken. You’ll need to make extra, everyone will love them!
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Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries Recipe
Make these crispy and healthy baked sweet potato fries by tossing sliced sweet potato with olive oil, cornstarch, and seasoning, and then bake! Makes a delicious appetizer, side dish, or snack.
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Air Fryer Carrot Fries
These crispy Air Fryer Carrot Fries are an easy 3 ingredient side dish or healthy snack that will satisfy that salty craving!
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Air Fryer Broccoli Fries
Turn leftover broccoli stalks into fries. These delicious air fryer broccoli fries are coated in crunchy panko and use very little oil. (Vegan & GF option)
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The Best Kale Chips with Nutritional Yeast (vegan)
Looking for a guilt-free snack that’s both delicious and healthy? Look no further than these Kale Chips with Nutritional Yeast! This nutrient-packed snack is perfect when you want a tasty treat!
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Healthier Homemade Corn Nuts
They’re one of your favorite crunchy addicting snacks easily made at home! These Healthier Homemade Corn Nuts have all the salty flavor and crunch but are baked in the oven instead of deep-fried making them everything you want in a corn nut, but just a little bit better for you.
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Dips, Sauces, & Spreads
Black Bean and Corn Salsa
A hearty salsa for a party table or weeknight side dish—spicy, sweet, creamy, and fresh flavors for easy meals. Serve with tortilla chips or as a side for tacos, burritos, or enchiladas.
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Green Chile Pecan Cheese Spread
A very easy spread with lots of spice from the chile, crunch from the pecans, and creaminess from the cream cheese.
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Caramelized Onion Dip
Sweet yellow onions caramelized and mixed with Greek yogurt for a healthy dip upgrade.
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Buffalo Chicken Dip
Chicken dip with all the flavors of Buffalo Chicken Wings boasting distinct layers and textures like that first bite you get with just the right touch of dressing hugging the wing.
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Goat Cheese Dip
Goat cheese dip with herbs is delicious with raw vegetables, crackers, or pita. It’s quick and easy to make, coming together in just 5 minutes!
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High Protein Green Goddess Cottage Cheese Yogurt Dip
This High Protein Green Goddess Cottage Cheese Yogurt Dip is a delicious dip recipe. It is healthy and full of herby flavor.
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Creamy Miso-Yogurt Dipping Sauce
A uniquely savory, tangy, dip for veggie trays or dressing salads.
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Taco dip with refried beans
Taco dip with refried beans is a quick and easy layered taco dip. It's made with refried beans, avocado, salsa, and plenty of cheese. It has a creamy layer made with Greek yogurt seasoned with spices that makes it extra delicious! Gluten-free.
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Easy Buffalo Chickpea Dip Recipe
Easy Buffalo Chickpea Dip is a healthy warm dip full of veggies, chickpeas, buffalo sauce, & cream cheese a perfect vegetarian appetizer to bring to a party
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Lemon & Dill Roasted Zucchini Dip
This refreshing roasted zucchini dip is the best summer dip! It uses roasted zucchini with fresh dill and lemon to create a light, invigorating flavor with each bite.
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Southwest Black Bean Dip
Southwest Black Bean Dip with smokey chipotle pepper, sweet corn, and lots of melted cheese will make all of your party guests happy!
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Buffalo Cauliflower Dip (Vegan, Gluten-Free) – My Quiet Kitchen
Buffalo cauliflower dip is a great appetizer for parties and game day. Inspired by Trader Joe’s vegan buffalo dip, it’s made with veggies and loaded with flavor!
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Pizza Hummus (sesame-free & dairy-free)
This Pizza Hummus is so simple and tasty it’s sure to become one of your favorite recipes and makes a great spread too! Plus it’s sesame and dairy-free so it works for almost any special diet!
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Guacamole
Earthy, creamy avocados mixed with tomatoes, onions, and garlic with a kiss of lime and cilantro.
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Sweet Potato Hummus
Sweet potato, chickpeas, tahini, and fresh lemon juice combine to create a refreshing and delicious hummus twist.
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Hearty Appetizers & Small Bites
Crispy Homemade Air Fryer Falafel
Air Fryer Falafel recipe! Made with fresh cilantro, mint, and chickpeas, these crispy homemade falafel are a delightful treat.
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Shrimp and Prosciutto with Smoky Honey Mustard Sauce
Prosciutto-wrapped shrimp seared in a skillet or broiled until crisp and served with smoky honey mustard sauce.
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Thai Chili Sesame Chicken Wings
Oven baked crisp wings sweetly-spiced with Thai flavors of chili and garlic accented with fresh lime and sesame seeds.
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Oven-Baked Marinated Chicken Wings
An easy homemade marinade gives these oven-baked chicken wings a deliciously rich sweet and spicy flavor. A perfect recipe for dinner, get-togethers, or serve as party food!
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Spicy Thai Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
A light and fresh, spicy-sweet dish with hints of garlic and lime covering every bite of shrimp and pineapple. Quick and easy for weeknight dinners or an impressive party appetizer.
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Air Fryer Spring Rolls
Try our super-crispy Cantonese style Air Fryer Spring Rolls filled with shrimp, pork, vegetables and then air fried for a healthy dim sum treat. https://bit.ly/32kRA0s #springrolls #airfryer #Chinesenewyear
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Chicken Satay Meatballs
A Thai-inspired recipe for Low Carb and Gluten-Free Chicken Satay Meatballs. The satay sauce can be made with either peanut butter or almond butter depending on your dietary/allergy requirements.
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Tacos-Al-Pastor
Filled with shawarma style grilled guajillo rubbed pork, grilled pineapples, onions and cilantro, in short, it is a Mexican Middle Eastern wrap mashup.
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BBQ Pulled Pork Stuffed Jalapenos
BBQ Pulled Pork Stuffed Jalapenos are a great party appetizer or snack!
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Healthy Air Fryer Tortilla Pizza Rolls
These healthy Air Fryer Tortilla Pizza Rolls are the perfect easy snack and are made with only 4 ingredients.
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Air Fryer Lemongrass Chicken Skewers
Try this mouthwatering lemongrass chicken skewers paired with your favorite side of rice dish, salad, or noodles. It’s so simple to make.
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Crispy Baked Cauliflower Bites
These crispy baked cauliflower bites are an easy, tasty appetizer for parties or game day gatherings. They’re also perfect for picky kids!
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Easy Stuffed Jalapenos | Vegetarian | elkeliving.com
These easy stuffed jalapenos make a delicious and easy side dish or appetizer! These jalapenos are stuffed with fresh galic and mozzerella.
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Mini Cubano Sandwich Skewers
These Mini Cubano Sandwich Skewers are a fun bite sized appetizer your guests will love dipping into! So easy and only 3 ingredients!
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Spinach and Feta Spring Rolls (Baked)
These crispy, savoury, spinach and feta spring rolls are to die for. Flaky spring roll sheets filled with delicious and tangy spinach and cheese filling. It’s spanakopita in spring roll form.
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Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Pizza Bites
A healthy and delicious Game Day Snack! A little spicy, low-carb, Weight Watchers friendly, and the perfect healthy appetizer and game day treat!
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Mini Bell Pepper Nachos
Mini Bell Pepper Nachos are a satisfying low-carb alternative to traditional nachos. Perfectly tender mini bell peppers stuffed with a flavorful ground turkey taco filling and topped with melted cheese.
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Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Bites
Air fryer buffalo chicken bites are the perfect game-day snack or quick protein for dinner. They use simple ingredients. Ready in less than 30 minutes.
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Veggie-Wrapped Pigs in a Blanket
These Veggie-Wrapped Paleo Pigs in a Blanket are a fun, healthy twist on a classic appetizer! Perfect for parties and game day.
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Cream Cheese Stuffed Baby Bell Peppers
Stuffed Baby Bell Peppers with cream cheese are a quick and easy appetizer. This low-carb, keto appetizer is perfect for sharing!
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Spicy Cauliflower Nachos
A healthier, veggie-packed take on nachos. This epic and cheesy nacho feast uses spiced cauliflower instead of chips. Guaranteed to disappear in minutes.
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Guilt-Free Party Desserts
Healthy, Whole Wheat Triple Chocolate Cookies
A soft whole wheat chocolate cookie wrapped around white chocolate and bittersweet chocolate chips.
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Back Country Clusters
These are really simple to make, and if you buy a nut-seed-fruit mix (like in the bulk section at Whole Foods), then half the work is already done for you.
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Flourless Brownies
An amazing recipe for brownies made with natural sweeteners and completely flourless brownie recipe – that means gluten-free, grain-free and almond and coconut flour free!
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Protein Brownie Bites
Protein Brownie Bites that are SO good. These 5-ingredient protein brownies are sugar-free, gluten-free, no flour, & dairy-free/vegan.
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Easy No-Bake Mini Chocolate Peanut Butter Pies
These no-bake mini chocolate peanut butter pies are tasty, comforting and refined sugar-free! Plus so quick and easy to make!
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Bam's Kitchen says
I would like one each please!!! What a great round up. Thanks for including us! Wishing you a super weekend
mjskitchen says
What a fabulous collection of healthy treats! I’m very intrigued by the squash and carrots chips. Headed get a closer look at those. Thanks for included my green chile cheese dip!! Happy Super Bowl Sunday!
Raymund says
Thanks for sharing all of those lovely recipes
John@Kitchen Riffs says
What a fabulous collection of goodies! Some great ideas here — thanks. And thanks for including my roast chickpeas. 🙂
Mandy says
I want some of everything – fabulous roundup!
Have a wonderful day.
🙂 Mandy xo