We know you’re snacking during your game day party (we are too), so help yourself to healthy football-related snacks like part of your menu to avoid this feeling of overload. These recipes are as tasty as the traditional versions, less healthy, but with a nutritional boost. Each of these options has less than 200 calories per serving. We also monitored limit sodium and gave extra points for protein and fiber.
Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers
A air fryer is the ideal device for healthy football-related snacks. Just one taste of these poppers is all the proof you need. Two kinds of cheese and chicken for protein combine with a scallion, dill and hot pepper sauce for a hearty topping. Whole wheat panko and a few minutes in your air fryer creates a crispy exterior. Go ahead and double the recipe if you’re serving a crowd; keep the first batch warm in the oven while you fry the second.
Italian Parmesan Pretzels
Transform your favorite mall food into healthy homemade soccer snacks by rolling and folding bread dough into individual pretzel shapes. Put them in the oven, then brush them with buttered garlic and a pinch of parmesan.
Lettuce and pizza wraps
Quench your guests’ game day hunger with this quick and fresh version of pizza. Crisp lettuce leaves replace the crustwhile cherry tomatoes, cannellini beans and turkey pepperoni bring the flavors of classic pizza toppings without all the calories.
Sweet Potato Fries
If baked Yam French fries aren’t on your list of healthy football snacks, it’s time to re-evaluate. Using sweet potatoes rather than regular potatoes adds more vitamins and nutrients; Obviously, baking instead of frying eliminates excess calories from fat. They also only require five ingredients, most of which you already have in your kitchen.
No-cook apple and peanut balls
No time to prepare before the big match? No problem. These easy, apple flavor inputs just require five pantry ingredients and rapid cooling in the refrigerator. This is a great, quick recipe to add to your healthy football snack list!
Test Kitchen Tip
Wet your hands to make these sticky peanut butter treats easier to handle.
Avocado Stuffed Mushrooms
No health spread soccer snacks should be without stuffed mushroom recipe. This one uses unexpected nuts and avocado in the topping for healthy fats that will keep you full from kickoff until (at least) halftime.
Spinach and Parmesan Dip
Start game day with a fan-favorite classic: spinach dip. Cook artichoke heartsonions and spinach until tender, then stir in the mixture: sour cream, sticky cheeseand lemon juice for spice. Make two batches; This healthy aperitif will go quickly!
Air Fryer Pickle Chips
We have never met a pickle chips We could pass it up, but this spicy sriracha version is downright irresistible. And because pickles are air fried, there’s no shame in taking a few seconds. With this healthy soccer snack in your lineup, everyone at your party wins.
Spicy apricots with dark chocolate
Are you craving chocolate? Instead of reaching for a candy bar, opt for healthy snacks on game day. Dip the dried apricots in rich dark chocolatethen sprinkle with ground chipotle pepper for a low-calorie, guilt-free sweet treat.
Mango Pico de Gallo
Other fans will love this gluten-free mango salsa. It’s low in fat and packed with vitamin C. Add a pinch of cumin for a tangy effect. Mexican flavor in this healthy soccer snack.
Mini strawberry and margarita cheesecakes
Sink your teeth into small bites strawberry and lime. And you might want to make a double batch; These rich, creamy, low-calorie treats might be gone before halftime!
Mango-Habanero Shredded Chicken Bites
Jason Donnelly
Touchdowns aren’t the only thing that will motivate you on game day. Habanero peppersfeatured in these sweet and spicy Mango Chicken Bites, add a touch of extra spice and excitement to your broadcast.
Air Fried Brussels Sprouts
Air-fried Brussels sprouts might be our new favorite way to cook them. (Even though we like roasted Brussels sprouts also.) We get all the crispy pieces we like to fry for much less fat and calories. In other good health news, each serving of this healthy soccer snack contains four grams of protein.
Peanut Butter Confetti Munchies
Add even more flavor to your puppy food with chunks of dried mango, pineapple, and other delicious fruits. Coated pretzels Peanut Butter and powdered sugar add crunch to this fan favorite.
