Healthy-but-Fun Super Bowl Appetizers

Are you ready for some football? The most-watched sporting event of the year, the Super Bowl, makes its return on Sunday, February 12. Depending on the location, crowd size can range from 70,000 to just over 100,000. This year’s game will be played at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. It’s a venue that can accommodate just over 63,000 fans.

If you’re like most people, you’ll be gathering with friends and family to watch the event on television. Super Bowl parties often include tasty appetizers and adult beverages. It’s a great way to break up the mid-winter blues. For those trying to stick with New Year’s resolutions that include eating healthier in 2023, however, Super Bowl parties can be a bit challenging.

One way to eat healthy at the party you’ll be hosting or attending is by preparing one or two delicious and nutritious appetizers. We’ve pulled together some ideas for you to consider.

Quick, Healthy Super Bowl Appetizers

1. Glazed cocktail meatballs: Is it even a party if there aren’t any meatballs? This easy recipe for meatballs can be made ahead and placed in a slow cooker at party time. It’s a crowd-pleaser for guests of all ages.
2. Healthy charcuterie boards: Charcuterie boards in a variety of formats continue to be the rage. While many are built using unhealthy food items, like salamis and cheeses, they don’t have to be. Here are seven healthy variations you might want to try.
3. Mini cheese balls: A staple at most parties is a cheese ball. From classics like bacon and ranch to unusual ones like spinach artichoke, the options are endless. One fun twist on this favorite party hors d’oeuvre is mini cheese balls made healthier by using almond milk cream cheese. They can also be made before the party and stored in the refrigerator.
4. Creamy avocado yogurt dip: An alternative to traditional fat-laden vegetable dips is avocado yogurt dip. It’s packed with healthy fats, and avocados are filling and tasty. To keep it even healthier, you can serve it with a rainbow of vegetables instead of or in conjunction with breads and crackers.
5. Stuffed mushrooms: Another popular party food is stuffed mushrooms. While many versions can be high in fat and calories, they don’t have to be. This stuffed mushroom recipe blends roasted red pepper, goat cheese, bread crumbs, and chopped spinach. It’s a savory treat your friends can gobble up without feeling guilty.
6. Chicken satay: Another flavorful appetizer is chicken satay with peanut sauce. It’s made using chicken, yogurt, ginger, peanut butter, and curry powder. This delicious hors d’oeuvre will likely stand out from the rest of the starter foods on the buffet table.
7. Air-fried buffalo cauliflower bites: You’ll probably score big if you serve or bring these delicious cauliflower morsels. Coated in panko before being popped in the air fryer, they can be made with just a hint of blue cheese, feta, or gorgonzola.
8. Sweet potato rounds with herbed ricotta: If you are searching for a quick holiday appetizer that’s tasty and visually appealing, this is it. Just add ricotta cheese, cinnamon, walnuts, and cranberries on top of healthy sweet potato rounds.
   

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