45 Healthy Super Bowl Snack Ideas To Keep You Feeling Like A Winner On Game Day (2024)

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Hot take: The Super Bowl (LVIII is this February 11, 2024) is as much about watching football (and the halftime show!) as it is about all the fun game day foods, from dips to nachos to chicken wings. If you’re following a certain diet or trying to eat healthier though, these can instill some serious FOMO. Fear not! We’ve got tons of healthier options so everyone can still indulge. Check out our list of 45 better-for-you Super Bowl snacks—they’re proof you don’t need to “fumble” your diet to have a good time on game day.

We know health looks different to different people, so we’ve included options for every diet, like keto, vegan, gluten-free, less-processed, and even low-oil. Looking for low-carb recipes? Try our keto taco cups, our bell pepper nachos, our bunless burger bites, or our keto sausage puffs. Not anti-carbs, just looking to add more veggies to your spread? Check out our air fryer loaded zucchini skins, our Brussels sprouts sliders, our cauliflower hummus, and our fried Buffalo artichoke hearts. These options are also great to keep in mind for any plant-based football fans you might have in attendance, as are our chipotle vegan queso, our Buffalo tempeh “wings”, and our carrots in a blanket.

The thing to remember is it’s all about diversity and making sure you and your guests ALL feel like they’ve got something delicious to look forward to celebrating with if their team is winning (or drowning their sorrows in if their team is losing). After all, they say variety is the spice of life, and if there was ever a holiday to get extra spicy, it’s the Super Bowl. 😉

Want even more game day inspiration? Check out our top Super Bowl foods of all time, our favorite Super Bowl snacks, and our best Super Bowl desserts too.

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Bunless Burger Bites

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No buns, no problem. Skewer these little meatballs with all your favorite burger toppings, or let your guests build their own.

Get the Bunless Burger Bites recipe.

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Air Fryer Loaded Zucchini Skins

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These loaded zucchini skins are a fresh twist on potato skins. They're stuffed with cheddar, tomato, and avocado for intense flavor you're gonna love. We bet you won't even miss the potatoes.

Get the Air Fryer Loaded Zucchini Skins recipe.

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Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip

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A creamy, cheesy spinach artichoke dip that’s completely vegan? Not possible! Oh, but it is. Vegan alternatives to cheeses and mayonnaise are thankfully much more common in most grocery stores, making one of our favorite dips and appetizers more enjoyable for everyone.

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Cauliflower Tots

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These cheesy nuggets of joy might be better than the real thing. We've included an oven-baked version as well as an air-fryer version below—both are great, but we're in love with how golden the air-fryer version gets!

Get the Cauliflower Tots recipe.

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Parmesan Asparagus Fries

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It’s hard to beat the staple French fry, but these Parmesan asparagus fries are guaranteed to give the classic a run for their money. We coated asparagus in a cheesy Parmesan and panko mixture before baking, resulting in extra-crispy, golden-brown fries perfect for dipping in your favorite creamy, savory sauce.

Get the Parmesan Asparagus Fries recipe.

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Fried Buffalo Artichoke Hearts

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We bet you've heard of Buffalo wings made from cauliflower or tempeh, but what about artichokes? 😍

Get the Fried Buffalo Artichoke Hearts recipe.

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Stovetop Popcorn

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Want freshly popped popcorn in a flash? Try this easy stovetop technique! The resulting popcorn is light and crisp—all it needs is your signature popcorn seasoning. (We love nutritional yeast, paprika, and lots of salt, but you do you.)

Get the Stovetop Popcorn recipe.

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Cucumber Sushi

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Crisp, refreshing, and packed with veggies, this cucumber sushi will become your new favorite addition to your game day spread. It might not be “real sushi,” but it sure is delicious!

Get the Cucumber Sushi recipe.

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Chipotle Vegan Queso

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The infinitely versatile cashew does it again with this "cheesy" Tex-Mex dip that's hard to distinguish from the original. Make it yours: Swap the chipotle with your favorite salsa, a can of Ro-tel, or harissa for a slightly different flavor profile.

Get the Chipotle Vegan Queso recipe.

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Keto Taquitos

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Typically, taquitos are made by rolling a variety of fillings tightly in a corn tortilla before deep frying. They're good. Like, REALLY good. Unfortunately, they're not keto, so we got creative and replaced the tortilla with something that is: cheese!

Get the Keto Taquitos recipe.

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Zucchini Fries

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Light and crispy fried zucchini is one of our favorite Italian appetizers to order out. Deep-frying them at home? Not so much. Instead, these baked zucchini fries are packed full of the flavor you love without a drop of oil.

Get the Zucchini Fries recipe.

12

Sikil P’ak (Pumpkin Seed Salsa)

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We love the ease of chips and salsa, but sometimes it's fun to try something slightly new? If salsa verde and hummus had a child, it would remind us of this Yucatecan-inspired dip featuring pepitas and charred tomatillos. Trust us, its subtle smokiness will keep you coming back for more.

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Shrimp Tostada Bites

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If you want to make things easy on yourself, use store-bought guac to fill these adorable little shrimp appetizers, but we gotta warn you—homemade guacamole is ALWAYS better.

Get the Shrimp Tostada Bites recipe.

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Empanadas Sin Carne

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Empanadas are a party fave, but they usually have meat in them—not so great if you're a vegetarian or are trying to eat more plant-based. Enter these empanadas sin carne that everyone can enjoy. Try them with our vegan ground beef (made with tofu!) if you really want to keep things homemade.

Get the Empanadas Sin Carne recipe.

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Tempeh Buffalo “Wings”

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Quicker to make and easier to eat than Buffalo chicken wings, this plant-based version swaps chicken for snackable triangles of tempeh to mimic the crowd-pleasing game day appetizer.

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Keto Sausage Puffs

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Good keto snacks can be hard to find. NO MORE! These sausage balls are extremely delicious, and we're definitely guilty of warding off hunger with them all day long. Try them as an appetizer at your Super Bowl party too!

Get the Keto Sausage Puffs recipe.

17

Air Fryer Crunchy Chili-Spiced Chickpeas

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These snackable chickpeas are delicious on their own, or as a crunchy topper for other Super Bowl fare like dips or chilis. You can also toss them with hot popcorn for a protein-packed halftime snack.

Get the Air Fryer Crunchy Chili-Spiced Chickpeas recipe.

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Ssamjang

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Arrange a smorgasbord of all the crunchy veggies you can get your hands on, because we know a spicy-funky-salty-sweet-creamy-crunchy Korean dip that's going to blow your mind.

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Burger King Chicken Fries

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Skip the drive-through this year and make your own fast food favorites, like these chicken fries. Burger King may have their secret formula to crispy chicken finger perfection, but we think these are pretty worthy of stardom too.

Get the Burger King Chicken Fries recipe.

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Black Bean & Corn Salad

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This easy salad comes together quickly and works as a side dish, a great topping for tacos, or as an appetizer with tortilla chips. Think of this as a medley of the most exciting parts of a vegetarian burrito bowl, unadulterated by rice, and hyped up by a little honey-lime action.

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45 Healthy Super Bowl Snack Ideas To Keep You Feeling Like A Winner On Game Day (2024)

FAQs

What is a super healthy snack? ›

Examples of 6 healthy snacks include hummus, cheese, crackers with fruit, canned fish, avocado, and popcorn.

What is the most eaten Super Bowl snack? ›

The three most popular Super Bowl dishes people order are pizza, chicken wings, and chips with dips.

What are good football snacks? ›

19 Game-Day Snack Ideas That Will Win You the Hosting Trophy
  • 01 of 19. Cheese-Stuffed Pretzel Bites. ...
  • 02 of 19. Spicy Cheese (Foot)Ball. ...
  • 03 of 19. Football Cookie Dough Pops. ...
  • 04 of 19. Classic Soft Pretzels. ...
  • 05 of 19. Taco Burger Sliders. ...
  • 06 of 19. Pepperoni Pizza Cups. ...
  • 07 of 19. Pickle Poppers. ...
  • 08 of 19. Pumpkin Football Cakes.
Mar 26, 2024

What is the number one healthiest snack? ›

1. Fresh Fruit (Apples, Bananas, Watermelon…) Fresh fruit is a great snack because it provides the body with natural sugars to fuel energy and satisfy cravings. With so many different types of fruit to choose from, the caloric content will vary but typically a piece of fruit will contain 80 to 100 calories per serving.

What food burns fat at night? ›

Best Foods to Eat Before Bed for Weight Loss
  • Whey Protein Shake. First and foremost, protein is important for weight loss, whey protein included! ...
  • A Warm Bowl of Oatmeal. ...
  • Greek Yogurt with Berries or Cherries. ...
  • Half a Turkey Sandwich. ...
  • Egg Wrap. ...
  • Smoked Salmon Bagel. ...
  • Cottage Cheese and Fruit. ...
  • Peanut and Nut Butters.
Aug 29, 2023

What do NFL players eat at halftime? ›

Football players tend to eat foods rich in carbohydrates during halftime to keep their energy levels up. Items like granola and pretzels are great options. But more importantly, they often consume sports drinks throughout the game. High activity levels require a ton of hydration and electrolytes.

What is classic Super Bowl food? ›

The Super Bowl is certainly the best one. Instead of turkey, green beans and yams, you can have crispy potato chips, spicy chicken wings and juicy burger sliders with grilled onions and hot American cheese. Sorry pilgrims, your fall squash just can't compete with that. And, honestly, neither can football.

What is the number one football food? ›

Burgers, Hot Dogs, and Bratwurst. We know that most people associate these three foods with baseball, but they are also a perfect football food. We think that as long as you can fire up the grill, you should fire up the grill as far into football season as you can.

What are fun snacks for games? ›

When it comes to game day, you really can't go wrong with the classics like Buffalo wings, baked spinach & artichoke dip, nachos supreme, mini cheeseburger sliders, pigs in a blanket, loaded potato skins… If you do, however, want to change things up a bit, we've got some solid recipes for you here too.

What should a football player eat on game day? ›

Generally, a variety of whole grain pasta, breads and rice along with fruits and vegetables like potatoes not only provide the carbohydrates that players need, but also a variety of essential vitamins, trace minerals and fiber.

What should I eat if I crave junk food? ›

Healthier Snacks to Satisfy Junk Food Cravings
  • Nuts. Thanks to their pleasing combo of saltiness and crunch, nuts calm your cravings for other salty snacks. ...
  • Dried Fruit. Skip the candy and choose chewy, sweet dried fruit when you need a sugar fix. ...
  • Roasted Chickpeas. ...
  • Hummus.
Dec 28, 2021

What to eat instead of junk food? ›

18 Healthy Foods to Eat When Cravings Strike
  • Many people get the urge to eat unhealthy foods, especially when they're on a diet. ...
  • Fresh Fruit. ...
  • Greek Yogurt. ...
  • A Hot Drink. ...
  • Snack Bar. ...
  • Dark Chocolate. ...
  • Fruit and Nut Butter. ...
  • Cottage Cheese.
Mar 13, 2017

What is the healthiest junk food snacks? ›

Let's explore a few junk foods that, surprisingly, aren't as sinful for your healthy eating habits as you might think.
  • Popcorn: Story continues below Advertisem*nt. ...
  • Chocolate: Related stories. ...
  • Salted nuts: ...
  • Full-fat yoghurt: ...
  • Cheese: ...
  • Tortilla chips and salsa: ...
  • Pizza:
Jul 12, 2023

What is the best snack for weight loss? ›

14 Healthy Snacks That Help With Weight Loss
  1. Bananas and Peanut Butter. Getty Images / MSPhotographic. ...
  2. Greek Yogurt With Raspberries and Honey. Getty Images / da-kuk. ...
  3. Grapes and Walnuts. Getty Images / Ganna Zelinska. ...
  4. KIND Bar. ...
  5. Edamame Hummus. ...
  6. Wheat Thins and Cottage Cheese. ...
  7. Mediterranean Hummus Tray. ...
  8. Oatmeal and Blueberries.
Mar 1, 2024

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