We’d be lying to you if we said that Super Bowl snacks weren’t our favorite part of this beloved unofficial holiday. We don’t know what it is about this American tradition that has us reaching for the greasiest foods imaginable, but we decided to get creative this year and create a menu that is a tad healthier without skimping on deliciousness.
Rule #1: Be cognizant of any food allergies your guests may have. We suggest always having a tasty option for those gluten-intolerant folks out there to ensure that no one will leave the party hungry. Using Siete Family Foods’ new line of Grain Free Tortilla Chips as your base, you can make a mega mountain of nachos topped with an assortment of toppings from spicy pepper jack cheese to shredded chicken to black beans and more.
Rule #2: Get creative with your menu! No one likes the same old boring bag of Lays. Potato chips are a much loved staple at Super Bowl parties, but instead of snacking on those crunchy calorie bombs, we’ve decided to roast some potato wedges in one of EPIC Provisions’ Cooking Oils. Varieties like Grass Fed Beef Tallow, Cage-Free Duck Fat and Pastured Pork Lard will have you wondering why you didn’t roast everything in duck fat.
Rule #3: It isn’t a football party without chips and dip. Many Super Bowl viewers are preoccupied with the game, commercials, and company, so make sure you have some simpler dishes for the grazers who bounce between the Living Room and snack spread. With only 120 calories per serving, Pasta Chips are our favorite edible scoop on the market. Their sturdiness and fun array of flavors, like Garlic Olive Oil, Rosemary and Mediterranean Sea Salt, help them stand up to even the chunkiest spinach artichoke dip.
Rule #4: Save the best for last. No meal is complete without dessert–at least in our book–which is why we love to whip up a batch of Annie’s Homegrown Organic Double Chocolate Brownies. They taste good, are good for you, and no one will know they’re not homemade! With a little tube of white icing, you can even turn them into little footballs for your friends and fans. Craving cookies? Try whipping up a batch of the Organic Sugar Cookies in fun football or helmet shapes.
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What are your favorite healthy alternatives to Super Bowl snacks?
