40 Healthier Recipes for Super Bowl Snacking (2024)

Using ground chicken skips the skin on the chicken wings—where all the sat fat is—making these meatball snacks arguably a little healthier and more fun. The recipe calls for stuffing them with blue cheese, but you may want to skip that.

Get the recipe for Buffalo Chicken Meatballs.

These snackable bites are easy to make and even easier to eat. Serve them as finger food, or with toothpicks and a good dipping sauce. The whole mushrooms add lots of fiber, and you can swap the sausage for chicken sausage, or a meatless alternative, if you prefer!

Get the recipe for Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms.

Ooh, here's a good dipping sauce for those mushrooms—or for anything! The yogurt gives it lots of tang and makes it a little lighter than sour cream.

Get the recipe for Tzatziki Sauce.

These simple roasted cherry tomatoes and basil mayo are full of flavor, without frying anything!

Get the recipe for Saltines with Basil Mayo and Burst Tomatoes.

We made these homemade bites a little smarter, so the insides are less likely to fall out. And they're perfect for munching on during the game.

Get the recipe for Chicken Quesadillas.

Hatch chiles give these chicken meatballs a ton of flavor, and make them great for dipping in salsa or guac for a healthy snack!

Get the recipe for Tex-Mex Chicken Meatballs.

You'd be hard pressed to find a more nutritious food than nuts. Pecans, for instance, are high in fiber, with plenty of iron and other vitamins. Roasted with a touch of honey and some spice, these are absolutely delicious.

Get the recipe for Sweet-and-Spicy Roasted Pecans.

Roasted until it's impossibly sweet, acorn squash makes a tasty toast-topper for a party—and a better-for-you option than cheesy dips.

Get the recipe for Smashed Acorn Squash and Garlicky Walnut Crostini.

These tender shrimp are snackably delicious and fast to make!

Get the recipe for Vermouth Air Fried Shrimp.

Skip heavy cheese dips and give your crackers a healthier option with this herby mix. Jalapeño gives it some kick and lime and orange offer a little tang.

Get the recipe for Cilantro and Sunflower Seed Dip.

Avocado and Greek yogurt make a creamy alternative to sour cream based dips!

Get the recipe for Creamy Avocado Dip with Scallions.

Crunchy tacos are a delicious hand-held game day treat. Skip the ground beef and add plenty of veggies to make them healthier.

Get the recipe for Ground Chicken Tacos.

This version of hummus uses cannellini beans, peas, and fresh mint for a flavorful, healthy dip.

Get the recipe for White Bean-and-Pea Dip.

Yes, these are fried, but by cooking the onion rings at home, you can control the amount of salt and batter, keeping them a little healthier than what you might purchase from a restaurant.

Get the recipe for Onion Rings with Sage Aioli.

Chili is a Super Bowl staple. This recipe cuts out the beef (and all that sat fat) while keeping all the flavor.

Get the recipe for Classic White Chicken Chili.

To make chili even healthier, skip the meat altogether! You can make this recipe ahead of time in your slow cooker, and then serve it in the same pot so it stays warm throughout the party.

Get the recipe for Vegetarian Chili.

This take on fried chicken provides a lightened-up option, since it's baked instead of fried.

Get the recipe for Cornflake-Crusted Baked Chicken.

This classic app gets a smoky treatment when cooked on a grill. To keep the fat content down, use lighter versions of sour cream and cream cheese.

Get the recipe for Skillet Spinach-Artichoke Dip.

These snackable cups have plenty of fresh veggies, but are anchored by bites of crispy bacon marinated in Buffalo sauce, so you still get plenty of flavor.

Get the recipe for Buffalo-Marinated Bacon Lettuce Cups.