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75 Healthy Game Day Snacks

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75 Healthy Game Day Snacks

A collection of the best healthy recipes on Closet Cooking for watching the game. whether you are throwing a party at home or you are out tailgating!

The Big Game, aka the football playoffs, are coming! This years party will be a little different but one essential part of it will be plenty of tasty food and if you are looking for some ideas I’ve got you covered! I thought that I would start out with some lighter and healthier ideas… to balance out all of the other items on your menu. 🙂 If you are rolling your eyes right now, about the idea of healthier game day snacks, theses recipes are pretty light and they don’t sacrifice anything in the way of flavour! The only things that are sacrificed are the carbs, calories and fat and all of these recipes are easy to make and super tasty! This list of healthy game day snacks includes everything from buffalo cauliflower to veggie pizzas, dips, grilled meats on a stick, nachos, baked crispy veggie ‘fries’, quesadillas, chilies, casseroles, etc; pretty much anything that you could ask for! So if you are looking for some lighter snacking ideas for the Big Game this weekend I’ve got you covered and no matter which of these recipes you choose they are sure to satisfy!

75 Healthy Game Day Snacks

Zucchini Pizza BitesZucchini Pizza Bites
Grilled Zucchini NachosGrilled Zucchini Nachos
Buffalo Roasted CauliflowerBuffalo Roasted Cauliflower
Roasted Cauliflower and Aged White Cheddar SoupRoasted Cauliflower and Aged White Cheddar Soup
Grilled Jerk Shrimp and Pineapple SkewersGrilled Jerk Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers
Mini Pepper Nachos with Corn, Black Beans and AvocadoMini Pepper Nachos with Corn, Black Beans and Avocado
Broccoli and Cheddar Quinoa BitesBroccoli and Cheddar Quinoa Bites
Spicy Tuna and Avocado Cucumber Sushi BitesSpicy Tuna and Avocado Cucumber Sushi Bites
Pesto Grilled ShrimpPesto Grilled Shrimp
Spinach and Artichoke HummusSpinach and Artichoke Hummus
Balsamic Garlic Grilled Mushroom SkewersBalsamic Garlic Grilled Mushroom Skewers
Corn and Cotija Guacamole (aka Esquites Guacamole)Corn and Cotija Guacamole (aka Esquites Guacamole)
Greek 7 Layer DipGreek 7 Layer Dip
Baba GhanoushBaba Ghanoush
Crispy Lemon Parmesan Zucchini Chips with Basil AioliCrispy Lemon Parmesan Zucchini Chips with Basil Aioli
Cilantro Lime Grilled ShrimpCilantro Lime Grilled Shrimp
Eggplant PizzasEggplant Pizzas
Crispy Baked Avocado FriesCrispy Baked Avocado Fries
Caprese Stuffed AvocadosCaprese Stuffed Avocados
Crispy Parmesan Cauliflower BitesCrispy Parmesan Cauliflower Bites
Spinach and Feta QuesadillasSpinach and Feta Quesadillas
Roasted Cauliflower Satay with Spicy Peanut Dipping SauceRoasted Cauliflower Satay with Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce
Crispy Baked Eggplant Fries with Marinara Dipping Sauce (aka Eggplant Parmesan Fries!)Crispy Baked Eggplant Fries with Marinara Dipping Sauce (aka Eggplant Parmesan Fries!)
Bruschetta Chicken Pesto TartBruschetta Chicken Pesto Tart
Caprese Grilled Cheese SandwichCaprese Grilled Cheese Sandwich
HummusHummus
Kolokythokeftedes (Zucchini and Feta Balls)Kolokythokeftedes (Zucchini and Feta Balls)
Garides Saganaki (Shrimp Saganaki)Garides Saganaki (Shrimp Saganaki)
Crispy Baked Asparagus FriesCrispy Baked Asparagus Fries
Black Bean and Quinoa ChiliBlack Bean and Quinoa Chili
Thai Lemon ShrimpThai Lemon Shrimp
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Quesadillas with Swiss Chard PestoSweet Potato and Black Bean Quesadillas with Swiss Chard Pesto
Chipotle Lime Shrimp and Guacamole Dip with Tomatoes and Charred CornChipotle Lime Shrimp and Guacamole Dip with Tomatoes and Charred Corn
GuacamoleGuacamole
Sun Dried Tomato HummusSun Dried Tomato Hummus
Cauliflower Pepperoni Pizza CasseroleCauliflower Pepperoni Pizza Casserole
Avocado HummusAvocado Hummus
Garides Tourkolimano (Greek Shrimp)Garides Tourkolimano (Greek Shrimp)
Chipotle Lime Grilled ShrimpChipotle Lime Grilled Shrimp
Pina Colada GuacamolePina Colada Guacamole
Roasted Red Pepper HummusRoasted Red Pepper Hummus
Blue Cheese GuacamoleBlue Cheese Guacamole
Parmesan Crusted Baked Zucchini Sticks with Marinara SauceParmesan Crusted Baked Zucchini Sticks with Marinara Sauce
Greek Style NachosGreek Style Nachos
Baked Goat Cheese SalsaBaked Goat Cheese Salsa
Buffalo Chicken Quinoa FrittersBuffalo Chicken Quinoa Fritters
Pesto GuacamolePesto Guacamole
Tomatillo Pico de GalloTomatillo Pico de Gallo
Crispy Baked Portobello Mushroom FriesCrispy Baked Portobello Mushroom Fries
Cucumber and Feta RollsCucumber and Feta Rolls
Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Halloumi SlidersRoasted Brussels Sprouts and Halloumi Sliders
Avocado Tzatziki SauceAvocado Tzatziki Sauce
Green Goddess Zucchini Turkey BurgerGreen Goddess Zucchini Turkey Burger
Htipiti (Greek Roasted Red Pepper and Feta Cheese Dip)Htipiti (Greek Roasted Red Pepper and Feta Cheese Dip)
Tzatziki Sauce (Greek Cucumber Salad)Tzatziki Sauce (Greek Cucumber Salad)
No Crust Pepperoni PizzaNo Crust Pepperoni Pizza
Refried Beans (Frijoles Refritos)Refried Beans (Frijoles Refritos)
Tomato and Feta DipTomato and Feta Dip
Hot Cheesy Roasted Brussels Sprout DipHot Cheesy Roasted Brussels Sprout Dip
CevicheCeviche
Cauliflower Pizza Crust (with BBQ Chicken Pizza)Cauliflower Pizza Crust (with BBQ Chicken Pizza)
Grilled Chicken SouvlakiGrilled Chicken Souvlaki
Chipotle Lime Salmon and Avocado Salsa QuesadillasChipotle Lime Salmon and Avocado Salsa Quesadillas
Avocado SalsaAvocado Salsa
Zucchini Pizza Crust (with Chipotle BBQ Bacon and Grilled Corn Pizza)Zucchini Pizza Crust (with Chipotle BBQ Bacon and Grilled Corn Pizza)
Teriyaki Salmon and Pineapple QuesadillasTeriyaki Salmon and Pineapple Quesadillas
Restaurant Style SalsaRestaurant Style Salsa
Roast Zucchini SalsaRoast Zucchini Salsa
Bacon GuacamoleBacon Guacamole
Roasted Red Pepper and Feta FrittersRoasted Red Pepper and Feta Fritters
Ahi Tuna TostadasAhi Tuna Tostadas
Smashed Chickpea and Avocado SandwichSmashed Chickpea and Avocado Sandwich
Chicken Fajita SoupChicken Fajita Soup
Taco Lime Grilled ShrimpTaco Lime Grilled Shrimp
Pesto Grilled Chicken, Zucchini and Tomato SkewersPesto Grilled Chicken, Zucchini and Tomato Skewers
Cauliflower ChowderCauliflower Chowder

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Candied JalapenosCandied Jalapenos

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  7. Loretta E. says

    The people I'll be watching the Superbowl with have lots of dietary restrictions, but I think either of your guacamole recipes would work! Thanks for this great roundup!

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