Healthy Game Day Snacks (2024)

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Have you ever arrived at a Super Bowl party and stood staring helplessly at the game day snack spread because there was NOTHING remotely healthy to eat?! Well, the big game is coming and that can be HARD for anyone who wants to stay on track with their health goals. And that's why I created this roundup of healthier and lighter versions of your favorites that are perfect for any game day gathering! With everything from potato skins to Big Mac Pizza and savory to sweet snacks, trust me when I say these Super Bowl snacks will leave everyone begging for more.

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Whether you're simply trying to eat healthy or following the ww program, you'll find the ideal healthy appetizers for Super Bowl Sunday right here! These healthy snacks for game day are popular during football season and the big game. Whether you're hosting the party or attending a party, you'll find something that everyone will love and no one will ever suspect is Weight Watchers friendly!

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Savory Snacks

📋 Healthy Big Mac Bites Recipe

These delicious and easy Healthy Big Mac Bites are a healthier appetizer that's simple to make with frozen meatballs and an easy copycat Big Mac sauce. They are low-carb, keto, WW friendly, and a healthy and fun twist on the Big Mac. They also make a great game day appetizer and are perfect for your next potluck!

Check out this Big Mac Bites Recipe!

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📋Tuna Dip Recipe (with canned tuna)

Tuna fans will LOVE this Tuna dip (with canned tuna), This delicious and easy appetizer or snack is quick to make with just a few pantry ingredients. Serve with plenty of veggies and crackers!

Check out this Tuna Dip Recipe!

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📋Air Fryer Carrot Fries Recipe

These Air Fryer Carrot Fries (with Spicy Mayo Dip) are an easy, healthy, fun, and delicious way to eat carrots and a great alternative to traditional fries. They make delicious side dish or healthy snack!

Check out this Air Fryer Carrot Fries Recipe!

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📋 Boursin Stuffed Pickles Recipe

These Boursin Stuffed Pickles are not only easy to make, they are only 4 ingredients, low carb (Keto) and gluten-free! If you are looking for Boursin cheese appetizers, this stuffed dill pickle is perfect!

Check out this Stuffed Pickle Reicpe!

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📋 Cowboy Caviar Dip recipe

This Cowboy Caviar Dip recipe is quick and easy to make with canned corn, canned beans and Cannellini beans as a substitute for black eyed peas. Loaded with healthy ingredients, the fresh veggies, cilantro and lime give it a really fresh burst !It's also vegan, gluten-free and Weight Watchers friendly. It pairs perfect with homemade tortilla chips!

Check out this Cowboy Caviar Dip!

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📋 Caprese Salad Sticks Recipe

This healthy, simple, delicious and gluten-free Caprese Salad Sticks appetizer is made with only 4 ingredients (grape or cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, basil and balsamic vinegar reduction. It can be make-ahead or the perfect appetizr for a last -minute gathering or potluck, especially if you are trying to stay on track with your health goals. These Mini Caprese Skewers are Weight Watchers friendly and will help you keep on track!

Check out this Caprese Salad Sticks Recipe!

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📋 Weight Watchers Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

This Healthy Weight Watchers Buffalo Chicken cheesy dip is easy because it's made with canned chicken breast. It's also quick and simple to make on your stovetop!

Check out this Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip!

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🍄Easy Pierogi Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe

If you love perogies, you'll love these unique and Easy Pierogi Stuffed Mushrooms! They are quick and easy to make with instant mashed potatoes and can be made vegetarian by simply leaving out the bacon bits. They are also gluten-free and Weight Watchers friendly!

Check out this Pierogi Stuffed Mushroom Recipe!

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📋Tortilla Chicken Pinwheels Recipe

These 5 ingredient Tortilla Chicken Pinwheels appetizer are not only delicious, they are easy to make and WW friendly. You can also use leftover rotisserie chicken if you are short on time.

Check out this Tortilla Pinwheel Recipe!

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📋 Dill Deviled Eggs Recipe

These Dill Deviled Eggs are our family's favorite! They are a simple, yet different devilled egg recipe made with dill, mayonnaise and a secret ingredient. They are both gluten-free, Weight Watchers friendly and the perfect appetizer or snack for your next potluck, family gathering, picnic, BBQ, movie night, finger food buffet, games night or game day celebration!

Check out this Dill Devilled Eggs Recipe!

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📋 Pumpernickel Spinach Dip Recipe

This easy and flavorful Pumpernickel Spinach Dip is made with a few simple ingredients, is quick to whip up and is perfect for your next party, game day or potluck. The best part is this delicious dip is served in an edible bowl!

Check out this Spinach Dip Recipe!

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📋 Healthy Spinach Artichoke Dip (with Greek yogurt) Recipe

This Healthy Spinach and Artichoke Dip is a lightened up copycat version of Joey's restaurant made on the stovetop. Using frozen spinach, low-fat parmesan and Monterey jack cheese, non-fat Greek yogurt and sour cream (no cream cheese and no mayo), it's a delicious Weight Watchers friendly dip at a fraction of the calories. Serve it with crunchy veggies and/or mini pitas!

Check out this Healthy Spinach Artichoke Recipe!

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📋 Spicy Sweet Potato Fries Recipe (Moxie's Copycat)

This Sweet Potato Fries is a copycat of Moxie’s recipe. Made in the air fryer or baked, instead of deep-fried, these spicy sweet potato fries are the perfect stay at home snack or appetizer!

Check out this Sweet Potato Fries recipe!

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📋 Healthy Big Mac Pizza Recipe

This Big Mac Pizza recipe is a healthier version of a typical Big Mac pizza, but it's still like eating a Mcdonald's Big Mac in pizza form. Made with a copycat special sauce, extra lean ground beef, lighter ingredients, 2 ingredient ww friendly dough, and fresh lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and pickles, this Big Mac Pizza will leave you begging for more! The best part is no one will suspect it's good for you!

Check out this Big Mac Pizza Recipe!

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📋 Skinny Buffalo Chicken Celery Sticks Recipe

These Skinny Buffalo Chicken Celery Sticks are an easy and delicious Weight Watchers appetizer ! But they are also keto friendly, low-carb gluten-free and quick and easy to make with leftover rotisserie chicken or canned chicken breast!

Check out this Buffalo Chicken Celery Sticks recipe!

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📋 Air Fryer Potato Skins Recipe

These Air Fryer Potato Skins are quick and easy to make and the perfect snack or appetizer for movie night, game day, potlucks or parties. You can make them using leftover baked potatoes (which I always end up with ) or bake the potatoes in your air fryer as well.

Check out this Air Fryer Potato Skins Recipe!

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📋 Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Pizza Recipe

This healthy zucchini pizza recipe, with spicy buffalo chicken added to the mix, is the perfect healthier game day snack that's low carb and Weight Watchers friendly.

Check out this Zucchini Pizza Recipe!

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📋 Homemade California Rolls (Sushi) Recipe

This simple, healthy and delicious Homemade California Rolls (sushi) appetizer recipe with cucumber, imitation crab, avocado, Nori seaweed, rice and black sesame and sriracha mayonnaise is fun, easy to make and Weight Watchers friendly!

Check out this California Rolls Recipe!

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📋 Pico de Gallo Salsa Recipe

This healthy Pico de Gallo Salsa Recipe or Salsa Fresca is chock-full of fresh, chunky, diced tomatoes, red onions, peppers and cilantro, with just the right amount of spice! It's also Weight Watchers friendly! Serve this fresh salsa with corn tortillas for gluten-free guests!

Check out this Pico de Gallo Salsa recipe!

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📋 Yogurt Hummus (Weight Watchers) Recipe

This 10 minute easy and healthy hummus made with yogurt instead of tahini, as well as being Weight Watchers friendly! Serve this healthy dip with fresh veggies for the perfect side or snack!

Check out this Hummus recipe!

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📋 Avocado Tacos recipe

Avocado Tacos are made with seasoned ground beef, cheese, onions, tomatoes and bits of crunchy taco shells in avocado halves. They are a healthier alternative to tacos and a delicious way to enjoy them, but without all the calories and carbs! And they are the ideal light taco night recipe.

Check out this Avocado Taco recipe!

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📋 Healthy Pizza Dippers Recipe

These Healthy Pizza Dippers are quick and easy to make with 2 ingredient dough (Greek yogurt and flour). They can be made ahead, frozen, heated or eaten cold, making them the perfect lunch box meal because they are ready to eat. You can serve them with different dips and as an after school or game day snack. And for parents, they are even Weight Watchers friendly!

Check out this Healthy Pizza Dippers recipe!

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📋 Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Mini Pepper Recipe

These Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Mini Peppers use canned chicken breast (or leftover rotisserie chicken) for a quick and easy Weight Watchers friendly appetizer! Nothing says healthy game day appetizer like buffalo chicken!

Check out this Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Mini Pepper recipe!

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🍕 Pizza Cupcakes Recipe

These Pizza Cupcakes are like individual deep dish pizzas, baked in a muffin tin. They are not only delicious, but easy to make and the perfect snack for game day, movie night and packing along in a lunch bag! And they can be made Weight Watchers friendly by using 2 ingredient WW pizza dough!

Check out this Pizza Cupcake Recipe!

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Sweet Snacks

📋 Healthy Applesauce and Spinach Brownie Recipe

These Healthy Applesauce and Spinach brownies not only have hidden veggies, they are low-fat and Weight Watchers friendly.

Check out this healthy Brownie recipe!

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📋 Pineapple Peach Fruit Salsa Recipe

This unique Pineapple Peach Fruit Salsa is a little spicy and a great summer or winter salsa, as it can be made with fresh or canned fruit. Serve this fruit salsa with cinnamon crisps, cookies or crackers for dessert or as an appetizer or a topping on grilled fish, chicken or pork! It's ready in 5 minutes. Only 2 Weight Watchers points on the blue plan per serving.

Check out this Fruit Salsa recipe!

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📋 Raisin Cinnamon Tortilla Sushi Recipe

This Raisin Cinnamon Tortilla Sushi Recipe is quick, easy, and healthy. Made with 6 wholesome ingredients (raisins, apples, carrots, cinnamon, cream cheese, and whole wheat tortillas), it's a snap to whip together for picnics, lunch bags, or an after-school snack that kids can even make themselves!

Check out this Tortilla Sushi recipe!

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📋 Chocolate Cereal Clusters Recipe

These NO BAKE Healthy Chocolate Cereal Clusters are a quick, easy and portable Weight Watchers dessert or snack! Made with just 5 wholesome ingredient, they are only 4 Weight Watchers points.

Check out this Chocolate Clusters recipe!

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📋 Apple Pie 2 Ingredient Dough Cinnamon Rolls

These Apple Pie 2 Ingredient Dough Cinnamon Rolls are a healthy and WW friendly cinnamon roll. They are easy to make and so delicious that no one would even suspect they are Weight Watchers Cinnamon Rolls. They make a great breakfast, snack or dessert!

Check out this Apple Pie Cinnamon Roll recipe!

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📋 Dark Chocolate Hummus Recipe (with dates)

This Dark Chocolate Hummus with dates is healthy, easy to make, and tastes like chocolate frosting, but it's actually good for you! This dessert hummus is also the perfect dip for fruit, crackers and makes a great spread for rice cakes, toast, bagels and English muffins!

Check out this Chocolate Hummus recipe!

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📋 Healthy Blueberry Cornbread Recipe

This Healthy Blueberry Cornbread just became weight watchers friendly cornbread, in this lightened up version of this delicious classic. Made with applesauce, it's only 5 WW points on the blue plan and better than the original (and that's according to my kids!) Great for a lunch box or for a morning snack/breakfast or dessert!

Check out this heathier Blueberry Cornbread recipe!

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🌡️Storage

See individual healthy game day recipes for storage instructions.

👪 Serving Size

Each recipe indicates the serving size and all my recipes have adjustable servings. You can half, double, or triple the recipe by clicking on the serving number and selecting the number of servings you'd like. The ingredient quantities will automatically adjust.

🔢WW Points

All of these recipes are WW friendly Weight Watchers approved snacks. You can find the ww points on each recipe post under this heading 🔢 WW points.

🦺Food safety

Whether you're off to a Superbowl party or hosting one and want to make healthy game day food to bring along or serve at your own party, you'll love these recipes!

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FAQs

Healthy Game Day Snacks? ›

If you're trying to lose weight, that means having no more than two to three snacks of approximately 100 calories each. If you're maintaining your weight, that means having approximately 200 calories per snack. Eating nutritious snacks can satisfy cravings for crunchy, sweet, or otherwise unhealthy fare.

How many healthy snacks a day? ›

If you're trying to lose weight, that means having no more than two to three snacks of approximately 100 calories each. If you're maintaining your weight, that means having approximately 200 calories per snack. Eating nutritious snacks can satisfy cravings for crunchy, sweet, or otherwise unhealthy fare.

What are heart healthy snacks for football games? ›

not fried buffalo tenders, whole wheat pizza with veggies and chicken or bean & low-fat cheese burritos in a whole wheat wrap and you'll still have energy for that halftime touch football game! Try turkey or chicken and bean chili with lots of veggies cooked in and low-fat cheese and low-fat sour cream on the side.

Which food is considered the most healthful snack responses? ›

Some examples include:
  • Fresh fruits and vegetables.
  • Frozen fruit.
  • Fruits canned in water or their own juice.
  • Whole grain bread, crackers and cereals.
  • Lower fat yogurt.
  • Lower fat cheese.
  • Unsalted nuts and seeds and their butters.
  • Hummus.
Mar 1, 2021

What are 5 useful snack tips when snacking my plate? ›

Start with these tips:
  • Build your own. Make your own snack mix with unsalted nuts and add-ins such as seeds, unsweetened cereal, raisins or other dried fruit, and plain popcorn.
  • Prep ahead. ...
  • Make it a combo. ...
  • Choose vibrant vegetables. ...
  • Wash and enjoy. ...
  • Keep healthy options handy.

What is a healthy snack idea? ›

Examples of 6 healthy snacks include hummus, cheese, crackers with fruit, canned fish, avocado, and popcorn.

What is a healthy snack choice? ›

Choosing snacks that are lower in sodium can help you stay healthy. Fruits, vegetables, unsalted seeds, and nuts make great lower-sodium snacks. Choose "unsalted," "low-sodium," or "reduced-sodium" versions of other foods like popcorn, baked chips, and cheese.

How many times should I eat a day to lose belly fat? ›

Authors Liz Vaccariello and Cynthia Sass, MPH, RD, claim that in 32 days, you can lose up to 15 pounds and drop belly fat by following their plan: Eat 400 calories per meal, four times per day (daily total: 1,600). Don't go longer than 4 hours without eating.

Is it OK to eat healthy snacks all day? ›

Snacking on healthy items throughout the day can be very beneficial to our health and is an important part of our diet. When many people think of snacking, they often associate it with mindlessly munching on junk food. However, snacking can be a healthy habit if it is done right.

What is a good football game snack? ›

With pretzel bites, jalapeño poppers, chicken wings, and pizza cups, these football appetizers will score with your fellow fans. And don't worry; our best game-day snacks aren't all savory—we have sporty brownies and cookie dough pops to satisfy your sweet tooth.

What is a good protein snack for football players? ›

Think whole fruit such as apples and bananas with ¾ cup low-fat cottage cheese or yogurt, a handful of nuts or 2 tablespoons of nut butter on a piece of whole grain toast, lettuce roll-ups with turkey, avocado and mustard, a protein shake or smoothie made with plain Greek yogurt, fruit and 1 to 2 tablespoons of almond ...

What should I eat on the day of a football match? ›

It's important to eat both before and after football. Before playing, consume foods that provide energy and nutrients, like whole grain cereals, bananas, whole grain toast, baked beans, eggs, lean fish, pasta, and rice. These meal options offer essential carbohydrates, protein, and other nutrients to fuel your body.

What are good snacks for adults? ›

Healthy Snacks
  • Apples (dried or cut into wedges), 1 medium or ¼ cup (35 grams)
  • Bananas, 1 medium.
  • Raisins, ¼ cup (35 grams)
  • Fruit leather (dried fruit puree) without added sugar.
  • Carrots (regular carrots cut into strips, or baby carrots ), 1 cup (130 grams)
  • Snap peas (the pods are edible), 1.5 cups (350 grams)
  • Nuts, 1 oz.

What is a healthy snack vs junk food? ›

Fruits, vegetables, and whole grains are nutrient-dense foods that include vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. Junk food, on the contrary, is high in calories but low in nutrients. French fries, candy bars, and sugary drinks are heavy in calories but low in the nutrients our body requires to thrive.

What is a healthy small meal and snack? ›

Other Small Meal and Snack Ideas

Try tuna, egg, chicken, tofu salad or hummus. Have a cup of a cream-based soup. Eggs (scrambled, hard-boiled) or an omelet with vegetables and cheese. Make a mashed potato bowl topped with soft vegetables and ground meats or beans with gravy and cheese.

What are the 7 sensible snacks? ›

Take snacks to go:
  • String cheese.
  • Dried fruit.
  • Granola bars.
  • Whole grain crackers.
  • Trail/Cereal Mix.
  • Graham Crackers.
  • Box of raisins.
  • Baby carrots.

What is the most unhealthy snack? ›

  • Bad Snack 1: Chips. Potato chips might seem like a quick fix for your hunger, but they provide little nutritional value, Culbertson says. ...
  • Bad Snack 2: Crackers. “Crackers do not stave off hunger well,” Culbertson says. ...
  • Bad Snack 3: Granola or cereal bar. ...
  • Bad Snack 4: Pretzels. ...
  • Bad Snack 5: 100-calorie cookie snack packs.
Mar 15, 2024

What is the best snack to curb hunger? ›

My snack breaks often fall at 10:30am and 2:30pm -- about one and a half to two hours between my meals.
  • Peanut Butter and Whole-Wheat Crackers. Combine lean protein, fiber and healthy fat and you've got a satisfying snack. ...
  • Vegetable Soup. ...
  • Low-Fat Cottage Cheese and Fruit. ...
  • Hummus with Sliced Veggies. ...
  • Trail Mix.

What are easy healthy snacks to have on hand? ›

Easy-To-Grab whole foods

Grabbing an apple or banana to take to work is just as easy as grabbing a protein bar. I try to get in fruit and veggies with every snack I eat. Here are easy examples and ideas: VEGGIES: Carrots, celery, cucumber, bell peppers, snap peas, edamame.

What should I eat if I crave junk food? ›

Healthier Snacks to Satisfy Junk Food Cravings
  • Nuts. Thanks to their pleasing combo of saltiness and crunch, nuts calm your cravings for other salty snacks. ...
  • Dried Fruit. Skip the candy and choose chewy, sweet dried fruit when you need a sugar fix. ...
  • Roasted Chickpeas. ...
  • Hummus.
Dec 28, 2021

How to make cheap healthy snacks? ›

Getting Started: Healthy Snack Ideas
  1. Yogurt, fruit, and granola parfait.
  2. Cheese sticks.
  3. Trail mix.
  4. Bell peppers with hummus.
  5. Whole grain crackers with guacamole.
  6. Apples and peanut butter.
Apr 22, 2024

What is a easy healthy snack? ›

10 quick and easy healthy snack ideas
  • Blueberries and yoghurt. Combine a small handful (40g) of blueberries with a small pot (125g) of plain low-fat yoghurt. ...
  • Apple and peanut butter. ...
  • Cottage cheese and tomatoes on a rice cake. ...
  • Banana on toast. ...
  • Red pepper and hummus. ...
  • Dried apricots and almonds. ...
  • Avocado on crispbread. ...
  • Crumpet.

Is it okay to have 2 snacks a day? ›

According to research, eating 5-6 times per day is ideal for your metabolism and will help to optimize your energy level throughout the day. Aim for 3 reasonably-sized meals with 2-3 small snacks in between. Eating every 2-3 hours will prevent excessive hunger that can lead to over-eating for some people.

Is it OK to eat 3 snacks a day? ›

Enter 3 meals, ~3 snacks, ~3 hours apart for healthy blood sugar levels. You are more likely to have greater nutritional variety. By eating regularly, it is more likely that you will have greater nutritional variety throughout the day. This is ideal for meeting your vitamin + mineral (and general nutrition) needs!

How often do you eat healthy snacks? ›

If your calorie needs are high, you'll probably need to snack at least a couple of times each day to fit in enough food. Otherwise, maybe just once, or perhaps not at all, will be enough for you. You shouldn't feel obligated to snack, though!

How often can I eat unhealthy snacks? ›

Junk foods, such as sodas, chips, French fries, candies, and cakes, must be avoided or eaten in a small amount (probably only one or two times a week in limited quantities). Some of the downsides of junk foods include: A higher risk of being overweight or obese.

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