Name: 45+ Healthy Super Bowl Snacks
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 480 min
Total time: 490 min
Ingredients: 1 pound chicken breasts; 5 cups bone broth (or chicken stock); 4 corn tortillas (torn into small pieces); 1 15-ounce can black beans (drained and rinsed); 1 15-ounce can pinto beans (drained and rinsed ); 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes; 1/2 cup salsa verde; 3 Tablespoons tomato paste; 1 large onion (minced ); 2 jalapenos (chopped, seeds and veins removed); 1 bell pepper (chopped ); 1 lime (juiced); 4 Tablespoons fresh cilantro; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; Salt (to taste); Cheddar cheese (shredded); Crunchy tortilla chips; Avocado; Sour cream (or Greek yogurt)

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Super Bowl snacks are always an essential part of game day day! But what about healthy options? This extensive list of 45+ healthy football snacks will help you find what to cook up for the occasion.

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In my book, when it comes to the Super Bowl the best part of watching the game is always the food… and the advertisements.

Pizza and wings are always a go-to for the big game, but what about healthy recipes?

There are so many options!

For example, these Quinoa Burrito Bowls are always the biggest hit! And, this Buffalo Chicken Chili lets you do all the work beforehand, so that you can actually watch the game. Or, to please everyone, try this Baked Potato Bar.

PS – Don’t forget about the BEST Super Bowl cocktails, these 65+ Super Bowl Recipes, and the BEST Super Bowl dips too!

So, let’s get started…

Healthy Super Bowl Snacks

This Easy White Chicken Chili can be made in under 30-minutes. Spicy and smoky it’s made with chicken, white beans, jalapenos, mild green chilis and plenty of monterey jack cheese. It’s a delicious, creamy white chicken chili that perfect for cozy nights at home.

White Chicken Chili

Overhead shot of smashed potatoes on baking sheet topped with blue cheese, hot sauce, jalapenos and chives.

Crispy Smashed Buffalo Potatoes are crazy good! Crispy smashed potatoes are topped with vinegary, spicy buffalo sauce and creamy blue cheese dressing.

Smashed Buffalo Potatoes

Quinoa topped with burrito bowl ingredients in white bowl with spoon.

Quinoa Burrito Bowls with Guacamole make a quick and healthy vegetarian meal that comes together in under 30 minutes.

Quinoa Burrito Bowls

Side view of glazed wings on sheet of parchment.

These Vietnamese Chicken Wings are baked in the oven until crisp & coated in a sweet-spicy combination of soy sauce, brown sugar and sambal oelek chili paste.

Vietnamese Chicken Wings

Overhead close up of zucchini fries on platter.

Air Fryer Zucchini Fries with Lemon Tarragon Aioli are perfect for snacking. Strips of zucchini, coated in panko cook up perfectly crispy in the air fryer. Dip them in an easy-to-prepare creamy aioli flavored with tarragon and lemon.

Air Fryer Zucchini Fries

This homemade Greek Yogurt Onion Dip is creamy, delicious, and packed with protein! It’s made with simple ingredients like sweet Vidalia onions, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and a squeeze of lemon for an irresistible dipping experience.

Greek Yogurt Onion Dip

Overhead shot of crudité arranged on large white platter.

Crudités are a classic appetizer or snack consisting of raw vegetable sticks. Here's how to make (& flavor) them & the best dips for serving.

Veggie Sticks

Side view of veggie burger topped with pickled cabbage, tahini sauce and avocado.

These Veggie Burgers with Pickled Cabbage & Tahini Sauce are full of flavor & plant protein! Perfect for the grilling season!!

Veggie Burgers

There are so many delicious baked potato toppings to choose from! This extensive list of the 50+ BEST toppings includes meats, cheeses, veggies, sauces and more.

Baked Potato Bar

Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup can be made easy with your crockpot. Just add all the ingredients to your slow cooker and go! Serve it up with crispy tortilla chips, avocado, sour cream & cheddar cheese.

Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

Air fryer wings in serving basket with blue cheese and celery sticks.

These Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings cook up amazingly crispy and juicy without deep frying. Then they’re tossed with a spicy buffalo wing sauce that can be made mild to hot, depending on your taste preference.

Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Extreme close up of tortilla chips in air fryer basket.

These 3-ingredient Air Fryer Tortilla Chips are quick and easy to make, super crunchy, and light. They’re perfect for dunking in salsa, guacamole, hummus, and more! Made with flour or corn tortillas.

Air Fryer Tortilla Chips

This is the BEST Beer Chili recipe! A hearty one-pot chili with beans that’s rich, spicy and perfect for game day.

Beer Chili

Air fried chicken tenders on serving tray with small bowl of ranch and lemon wedges.

Air Fryer Chicken Tenders cook up golden & crispy on the outside, but juicy inside. The best part is they can be made in under 20 minutes with just 6-ingredients.

Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

Side view of burger topped with tomato, lettuce and red onion.

These Air Fryer Hamburgers are quick and low-maintenance compared to traditional grilled burgers. They’re lightly seasoned, easy to cook, and never dry out!

Air Fryer Burgers

These Blistered Shishito Peppers are the perfect finger food. They’re so easy to make too. Lightly seasoned and slightly smoky, you’ll find that most are mild… one out of every ten might surprise you.

Blistered Shishito Peppers

Overhead shot of tahini yogurt sauce in bowl topped with pomegranate seeds and with pita dipped into it.

This creamy Middle Eastern Yogurt Sauce will quickly become your new favorite quick & easy go to. Drizzle it over grilled salmon, serve it with lamb kebabs or shawarma, or use it as a yogurt dip for veggies.

Tahini Yogurt Dip

Zucchini Pizza Boats come together in just 30-minutes. Fully loaded with sausage, mushrooms, peppers and olives, it’s a lower-carb, lower-calorie way to enjoy pizza and sneak some extra veggies into your diet.

Zucchini Pizza Boats

Hands holding bowl of hummus topped with whipped feta & chili oil.

Never choose between hummus or whipped feta again! This Hummus with Whipped Feta and Chili Oil is a party-ready dip that features layers of whipped feta cheese and homemade classic hummus. The spicy chili oil on top cuts through the richness and explodes with flavor!

Hummus with Whipped Feta

A bowl of cozy and comforting vegetarian Sweet Potato Chili is the perfect weeknight meal. It’s so hearty and flavorful that you won’t even miss the meat!

Sweet Potato Chili

Bright and cheery, this easy, creamy carrot dip recipe gets a savory supercharge from a secret store-bought ingredient.

Get the RECIPE from The Modern Proper

These Greek Nachos with Hummus are topped with crumbly feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, pepperoncini, Kalamata olives and a tangy tzatziki sauce. They make a perfect party appetizer!

Greek Nachos

Crab Deviled Eggs are an eay, delicious variation of the classic recipe. It’s like your favorite California Roll in deviled egg form. The creamy yolks are combined with wasabi for a spicy kick, then they’re topped with crab, avocado and cucumber.

Crab Deviled Eggs

This Baba Ganoush recipe with grilled eggplant is amazingly smooth and creamy with a delicious smoky flavor. Serve it alongside some fresh pita bread and vegetables for a delicious Mediterranean spread.

Baba Ganoush

Shrimp, lemon wedges and cocktail sauce arranged in tray with cocktail forks.

Learn How to Boil Shrimp for shrimp cocktail, party snacks, and more! This easy cooking method is practically foolproof and fun to customize.

Shrimp Cocktail

Cauliflower Tacos, made with tasty cilantro lime crema, are the perfect tasty healthy alternative.

Cauliflower Tacos

This fresh, easy Pico de Gallo recipe is a classic Mexican salsa made from tomatoes, onions, lime, chiles, and cilantro. It’s a delicious snack to enjoy with chips or as a topping on tacos, eggs, and burrito bowls!

Pico de Gallo

Picadillo in shallow white bowl with folded tortilla and rice.

Cuban Ground Turkey Picadillo is a lightened up version of the traditional dish made with ground beef. This sweet and savory mixture combines briny olives and capers, with sweet golden raisins, black beans and plenty of delicious spices. Serve it over rice or as a taco filling and enjoy!

Ground Turkey Picadillo

This 5-Minute Chipotle Salsa comes together easily with the help of your blender. It's a great sauce for tacos or dip for tortilla chips!

Chipotle Salsa

Side view of Avocado bites wrapped in prosciutto on wood cutting board.

Prosciutto Wrapped Avocado Bites are the perfect party appetizer. They’re an easy to make, no-bake finger food and come together in under 10 minutes!

Prosciutto Wrapped Avocado Bites

Sweet Potato Tacos topped with a zesty chipotle crema, are the best plant based way to enjoy taco night!

Sweet Potato Tacos

Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Green Tahini Sauce are perfect for summer barbeques and so simple to prepare.

Shrimp Skewers

This fresh and vibrant Guacamole recipe is so easy! Mix it up in minutes for a creamy dip, a delicious topping for nachos, or to serve on Taco Tuesday.

Guacamole

Buffalo Cauliflower Bites are crispy, spicy & amazingly delicious! Enjoy these healthy vegetarian buffalo wings with homemade blue cheese or ranch dip. With directions for the oven or air fryer.

Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Instant Pot Veggie Chili is delicious & nutritious. It cooks up quickly and easily with the help of your pressure cooker and tastes like it's been simmering all day.

Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili

Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip made with only 3-ingredients is perfect for snacking or parties. Make it in just 15-minutes with a ranch seasoning packet and serve with your favorite veggies for dipping!

Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip

This Buffalo Chicken Chili features all the flavors of your favorite finger food in a spicy chili. It’s a healthy, hearty way to enjoy buffalo wings in a new way!

Buffalo Chicken Chili

Buffalo tofu bites on grey speckled plate next to side of blue cheese and celery.

These Baked Buffalo Tofu Bites make a perfect appetizer for game day or tailgating. These vegetarian buffalo wings can also be made vegan with some simple substitutions.

Baked Buffalo Tofu Bites

Crispy parmesan Green Bean Fries are baked in the oven for a healthy, delicious treat. Served up with three dipping sauces – green goddess, honey mustard & creamy sriracha. A secret ingredient makes them extra delicious! Air Fryer directions included.

Green Bean Fries

Zucchini taco boats on baking tray after cooking.

Turkey Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats are filled with taco seasoned turkey and topped with melted cheese and your favorite toppings. A low-carb, keto friendly way to enjoy taco night. You won't miss the tortilla!

Taco Zucchini Boats

Overhead shot of bowl of turkey swedish meatballs served on top of mashed potatoes.

Easy Ground Turkey Swedish Meatballs are a lightened-up version of traditional Swedish Meatballs. Served in a delicious, creamy sauce. Serve them over mashed potatoes, rice or egg noodles.

Corn Queso Dip is the perfect dip for your next Mexican fiesta or tailgating party. It’s deliciously rich & creamy with a hint of spice and delicious corn flavor.

Corn Queso Dip

This Cheeseburger Salad is a delicious, low-carb way to enjoy your favorite fast food treat. Topped with an amazing, creamy "special sauce" dressing.

Cheeseburger Salad

Crostini topped with brie, basil and prosciutto arranged on grey plate next to honey wand.

These Brie & Prosciutto Crostini with Honey make the perfect, easy to prepare party appetizer that's made with just a handful of ingredients.

Brie & Prosciutto Crostini

This baked goat cheese appetizer is super simple to throw together at the last minute with just 3 ingredients! Chevre is baked in marinara sauce until hot and bubbly – Perfect for spreading on crostini.

Baked Goat Cheese Dip

Overhead shot of small bowl of tapenade on grey plate with crostini scattered about.

This easy Olive Spread recipe comes together in just 10 minutes in your food processor or blender. It's amazing as an appetizer for parties, served as part of a charcuterie board, or used as a sandwich spread.

Olive Tapenade

🕕 How to Make Ahead and Store

Many of these recipes can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a few days or even in the freezer. Simply check the individual recipes for full storing instructions and details on how to make ahead.

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