Big Flavor, No Fumble: Healthy Super Bowl Appetizers

The Super Bowl is all about fun, food, and football—but that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your wellness goals! Our Workplace Wellness App is packed with delicious, healthy recipes that let you enjoy game day without the guilt. Here are a few Super Bowl-inspired appetizers that are crowd-pleasers while keeping things nutritious.

Buffalo Chicken Dip:
Servings: 4 | Calories: 183 | Protein: 23g | Fat: 8.5g | Carbs: 2.8g

Ingredients:

• 1/2 lb. chicken, cooked and shredded
• 1/4 cup blue cheese (can substitute for another cheese)
• 1/4 cup Frank’s Red Hot Sauce (add more if you like spice)
• 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup fat-free cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Optional Sides (not included in nutrition info):
• 4 servings of pita chips
• 2 sweet bell peppers, sliced

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a bowl, mix all ingredients until thoroughly combined.
3. Pour mixture into a small glass or ceramic baking dish.
4. Bake for 20 minutes.
5. Serve with pita chips, vegetables, or your favorite dippers. Enjoy!

Skinny Loaded Nachos:
Servings: 4 | Calories: 478 | Protein: 23.2g | Fat: 20.3g | Carbs: 54.9g

Ingredients:

• 8 oz. ground turkey or chicken
• 1/2 cup medium salsa
• 1 avocado, sliced or mashed (for guacamole)
• 1/4 cup fat-free sour cream
• 1/4 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 8 oz. canned unsalted black beans, rinsed and drained
• 8 oz. canned unsalted corn, rinsed and drained
• 1 jalapeño pepper, sliced
• 1 poblano pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 4 servings unsalted tortilla chips

Instructions:

1. Cook ground turkey or chicken in a skillet until no pink remains. Drain off any fat. Stir in most of the salsa. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
2. Place tortilla chips on a large serving plate.
3. Top with cooked turkey/chicken, then layer on the remaining ingredients.
4. Serve and enjoy!

Crab Rangoon Dip
Servings: 8 | Calories: 188 | Protein: 15.3g | Fat: 8.8g | Carbs: 12.2g

Ingredients:

• 8 oz. jumbo lump or special crabmeat
• 8 oz. fat-free cream cheese
• 8 oz. fat-free sour cream
• 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 16 green onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp garlic, minced
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper
• Salt & black pepper to taste

To Serve: Pita chips, whole-grain crackers, and/or vegetables for dipping.

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened (about 4-6 minutes).
3. Add garlic, paprika, crushed red pepper, salt, and black pepper; cook for 1 minute.
4. Remove from heat. Stir in cream cheese, sour cream, and lime juice until fully combined.
5. Gently fold in crab meat.
6. Transfer to a shallow baking dish and bake until bubbling around the edges (about 10-15 minutes).
7. Serve warm with pita chips, crackers, or veggies. Enjoy!

Game day doesn’t have to mean overindulging in greasy, heavy foods. With these Super Bowl-inspired appetizers, you can enjoy all the flavor and fun while staying on track with your wellness goals. Try them out, share with your coworkers or family, and let us know which one is your favorite! For more nutritious and delicious recipes, be sure to check out our Workplace Wellness App. Enjoy the game!