15 Healthy Super Bowl Recipes to WOW your guests AND stick to Your Health Goals
For me, Super Bowl Sunday means 3 things; lots of football watching, lots of couch time, and LOTS of comfort food (which are usually not very healthy).
I get it, we all love delicious, mouth-watering, "game-day" food! But what if you are eating dairy-free? or gluten-free? or trying to eat clean? Does that mean you have to sacrifice these foods and only eat a salad?
NO WAY! You can have your nachos and eat them too. Here are 15 healthy recipes that you can bring to a party or impress your Super Bowl guests and 100% stick to your health goals for this year. I mean, we just started our New Year Resolutions, right??
These recipes are dairy-free, gluten-free, sugar-free, considered clean-eating and healthy (according to yours truly). You could also say that most are Paleo or Whole30 as well but I'm not really into labels, I just want to help you find some healthy recipes that are really yummy!
Pizza Fries
Holla! Pizza and fries...TOGETHER?!?! The world is now a better place! And don't blow this recipe off if you think it has dairy - it doesn't! But still tastes just as delicious.
Herby Avocado Hummus
Herby Avocado Recipe from BonAppetite.com
Not only does this dish look gorgeous and appetizing, but you can dip almost anything in it! Also, a huge bonus is that you can make it up to 4 days in advance (just make sure you add a decent layer of lime and oil no the top and seal tightly with plastic wrap so the avocados don't brown. #mealprep hack
Slow Cooker Chili Spiked with Veggies
Slow Cooker Chili Spiked with Veggies
A hearty cook-ahead dish with minimal hands-on effort. Perfect for a main dish or side dish, no one will ever know just how many veggies you managed to squeeze in!
You can go the extra easy mile and offer an array of toppings to suit everyone's tastes and dietary needs.
Pesto Turkey Burger Sliders on Sweet Potato Buns
Pesto Turkey Burger Sliders on Sweet Potato Buns from AbitiousKitchen.com
Paleo and gluten-free turkey burger sliders on sweet potato buns. An easy bite-sized recipe or appetizer!
Bacon-Wrapped Meatballs over Roasted Butternut Squash
Bacon-Wrapped Meatballs Recipe from PaleOMG.com
This recipe from PaleoOMG is super clean but full of flavor. A crowd-pleaser for sure. Not a super fast recipe (about 40min but worth it).
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Spicy Lightly Pickled Cucumber
Spicy Lightly Pickled Cucumbers from BonAppetite.com
It's like cucumbers finally took the cue and got dressed for the party. These little guys pack a punch and will give you a bounce in your step.
Roasted Shrimp Cocktail with Whole Grain Mustard Sauce
Roasted Shrimp Cocktail with Whole Grain Mustard Sauce from ColeyCooks.com
Talk about an easy way to WOW your guests! It’s shrimp cocktail, only elevated. It’s much more sophisticated, lightyears more flavorful, and really doesn’t take much more effort than buying one of those trays from the grocery store. And the total time to prep + cook is 20 minutes! Winner!
Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings
Image and recipe Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings by The Real Food Dieticians
A critical staple food for game day, but this time, with a healthy twist. Die-hard fans will soon not only be raving about their team...this recipe will be a conversation starter.
Cajun Shrimp Guacamole Bites
Image and recipe Cajun Shrimp Guacamole Bites from JoyfulHealthyEats.com
Not only do they LOOK like you slaved away in the kitchen all day, but they also taste like it too. So. Damn. Good. Cajun Shrimp Guacamole Bites are the perfect appetizer for your next game day party!
Epic Paleo Nachos with Carnitas (Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan Option)
Image and recipe Epic Paleo Nachos with Carnitas (Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan Option) from 40Aprons.com
These paleo nachos are epic, aka the best paleo nachos ever. What makes paleo nachos epic, you ask? Well, what do you think of plantain chips topped with tender carnitas, the best paleo queso blanco, guacamole, pico de gallo, smoky guajillo salsa, and creamy chipotle sauce? Does that sound epic? yup. agreed.
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Buffalo Cauliflower Bites Recipe (vegan, gluten-free, & paleo)
Image and recipe Buffalo Cauliflower Bites Recipe (vegan, gluten-free, & paleo) from HealthyHappyMama.com
Wait, what? These are cauliflower? As in...the vegetable?
That is what you will hear when you serve up these bad bites. Too yummy to resist, to delicious to believe they are a vegetable.
Homemade Guacamole
Image and recipe Homemade Guacamole from FitFoodieFinds.com
I mean...need I say more? How can you even have a SuperBowl party without guac??? This recipe is super easy and fast, so you can whip it up real fast. And, I love the alternative options she gives.
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
Image and recipe Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Meatballs is from RootandRevel.com
You can't have a Super Bowl party without meatballs. You just can't. These Paleo slow cooker buffalo chicken meatballs are gluten-free, dairy-free (blue cheese is optional), low carb and absolutely delicious with an all-natural hot sauce! Made in the crockpot, this quick + easy meatball recipe is the perfect healthy tailgating snack.
Caramelized Onion Bacon Cream Cheese Dip
Image and recipe Caramelized Onion Bacon Cream Cheese Dip from PaleOMG.com
Did you think I posted a recipe with dairy? Though you busted me? Nope. This is 100% dairy-free and 100% delish. Get your dip on with no guilt.
Whole30 Stuffed Crispy Potato Skins
Image and recipe Whole30 Stuffed Crispy Potato Skins from iHeartUmami.com
Perfect finger food: Stuff the Paleo Tender Pork Roast with mashed potatoes, ghee butter and fresh herbs or whatever you like! It’s crispy …it’s creamy…everything you dream of in one bite!
Game on.
Now it's time to choose between these delectable healthy super bowl recipe options and make a shopping list. OR, you could just serve a bazillion calories up and make it all??
Happy entertaining,
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