The Super Bowl is one of the biggest calorie fests of the year. Whether you’re a football fan or not, most people end up celebrating in one way or another and enjoying some good eats. While I love indulging from time to time I still manage to find some balance. I’ve just reached a point where I just don’t enjoy going completely over board and neither does my body.
Here are a few of my favourite Power Up Approved Healthier Super Bowl Snack Recipes worth adding to the spread. Enjoy!
Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
Ingredients:
Batter:
- ½ cup whole-wheat flour
- ½ cup water
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Bites:
- ½ head of cauliflower, cut into large florets
- ½ cup favourite hot sauce
- 2 tsp butter, melted
- Crumbled blue cheese (for garnish)
- Fresh dill sprigs (for garnish)
What to do:
- Mix batter ingredients until no lumps.
- Add cauliflower to batter, drain, and then arrange on a baking sheet making sure no pieces’ touch.
- Bake at 400 F for 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven and toss cauliflower in hot sauce and melted butter.
- Return to oven for 5 minutes.
- Remove from over, garnish with blue cheese and dill and serve.
Loaded Potato Skins
Ingredients:
- 8 (about 3-inch-long) russet potatoes, scrubbed and dried
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- Sea salt and fresh ground pepper
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 5-6 slices cooked bacon or pancetta, crumbled
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup guacamole
- 2 Tbsp fresh chives or herbs of choice, chopped
What to do:
- Heat the oven to 400°F and arrange a rack in the middle.
- Prick potatoes several times with a fork or sharp knife.
- Place the potatoes on foil lined baking sheet and roast until soft when squeezed and skins are crisp, about 50 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool.
- Heat broiler to high.
- Meanwhile, halve potatoes and scoop out flesh (save for another use) leaving about 1/4 inch intact.
- Brush both sides of the potatoes with butter and season with salt and pepper.
- Return to over, and broil, turning once, until the butter foams and the skins start to crisp, about 3-5 minutes per side (careful not to burn).
- Evenly fill each skin with cheese and crumbled bacon. Broil until the cheese is melted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from the broiler and top each with 1 teaspoon of the sour cream and guacamole, sprinkle with fresh chives. Serve immediately.
Here are some other healthier alternatives for Super Bowl snacks.
- Chicken Taco Salad
- Thai Lime and Chili Roasted Chickpeas
- Baked Mozzarella Sticks
What are some of your favourite healthier Super Bowl snack recipes?
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