45 Healthy Super Bowl Snack Ideas To Keep You Feeling Like A Winner On Game Day (2024)

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Hot take: The Super Bowl (LVIII is this February 11, 2024) is as much about watching football (and the halftime show!) as it is about all the fun game day foods, from dips to nachos to chicken wings. If you’re following a certain diet or trying to eat healthier though, these can instill some serious FOMO. Fear not! We’ve got tons of healthier options so everyone can still indulge. Check out our list of 45 better-for-you Super Bowl snacks—they’re proof you don’t need to “fumble” your diet to have a good time on game day.

We know health looks different to different people, so we’ve included options for every diet, like keto, vegan, gluten-free, less-processed, and even low-oil. Looking for low-carb recipes? Try our keto taco cups, our bell pepper nachos, our bunless burger bites, or our keto sausage puffs. Not anti-carbs, just looking to add more veggies to your spread? Check out our air fryer loaded zucchini skins, our Brussels sprouts sliders, our cauliflower hummus, and our fried Buffalo artichoke hearts. These options are also great to keep in mind for any plant-based football fans you might have in attendance, as are our chipotle vegan queso, our Buffalo tempeh “wings”, and our carrots in a blanket.

The thing to remember is it’s all about diversity and making sure you and your guests ALL feel like they’ve got something delicious to look forward to celebrating with if their team is winning (or drowning their sorrows in if their team is losing). After all, they say variety is the spice of life, and if there was ever a holiday to get extra spicy, it’s the Super Bowl. 😉

Want even more game day inspiration? Check out our top Super Bowl foods of all time, our favorite Super Bowl snacks, and our best Super Bowl desserts too.

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Bunless Burger Bites

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No buns, no problem. Skewer these little meatballs with all your favorite burger toppings, or let your guests build their own.

Get the Bunless Burger Bites recipe.

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Air Fryer Loaded Zucchini Skins

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These loaded zucchini skins are a fresh twist on potato skins. They're stuffed with cheddar, tomato, and avocado for intense flavor you're gonna love. We bet you won't even miss the potatoes.

Get the Air Fryer Loaded Zucchini Skins recipe.

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Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip

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A creamy, cheesy spinach artichoke dip that’s completely vegan? Not possible! Oh, but it is. Vegan alternatives to cheeses and mayonnaise are thankfully much more common in most grocery stores, making one of our favorite dips and appetizers more enjoyable for everyone.

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Cauliflower Tots

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These cheesy nuggets of joy might be better than the real thing. We've included an oven-baked version as well as an air-fryer version below—both are great, but we're in love with how golden the air-fryer version gets!

Get the Cauliflower Tots recipe.

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Parmesan Asparagus Fries

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It’s hard to beat the staple French fry, but these Parmesan asparagus fries are guaranteed to give the classic a run for their money. We coated asparagus in a cheesy Parmesan and panko mixture before baking, resulting in extra-crispy, golden-brown fries perfect for dipping in your favorite creamy, savory sauce.

Get the Parmesan Asparagus Fries recipe.

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Fried Buffalo Artichoke Hearts

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We bet you've heard of Buffalo wings made from cauliflower or tempeh, but what about artichokes? 😍

Get the Fried Buffalo Artichoke Hearts recipe.

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Stovetop Popcorn

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Want freshly popped popcorn in a flash? Try this easy stovetop technique! The resulting popcorn is light and crisp—all it needs is your signature popcorn seasoning. (We love nutritional yeast, paprika, and lots of salt, but you do you.)

Get the Stovetop Popcorn recipe.

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Cucumber Sushi

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Crisp, refreshing, and packed with veggies, this cucumber sushi will become your new favorite addition to your game day spread. It might not be “real sushi,” but it sure is delicious!

Get the Cucumber Sushi recipe.

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Chipotle Vegan Queso

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The infinitely versatile cashew does it again with this "cheesy" Tex-Mex dip that's hard to distinguish from the original. Make it yours: Swap the chipotle with your favorite salsa, a can of Ro-tel, or harissa for a slightly different flavor profile.

Get the Chipotle Vegan Queso recipe.

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Keto Taquitos

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Typically, taquitos are made by rolling a variety of fillings tightly in a corn tortilla before deep frying. They're good. Like, REALLY good. Unfortunately, they're not keto, so we got creative and replaced the tortilla with something that is: cheese!

Get the Keto Taquitos recipe.

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Zucchini Fries

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Light and crispy fried zucchini is one of our favorite Italian appetizers to order out. Deep-frying them at home? Not so much. Instead, these baked zucchini fries are packed full of the flavor you love without a drop of oil.

Get the Zucchini Fries recipe.

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Sikil P’ak (Pumpkin Seed Salsa)

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We love the ease of chips and salsa, but sometimes it's fun to try something slightly new? If salsa verde and hummus had a child, it would remind us of this Yucatecan-inspired dip featuring pepitas and charred tomatillos. Trust us, its subtle smokiness will keep you coming back for more.

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Shrimp Tostada Bites

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If you want to make things easy on yourself, use store-bought guac to fill these adorable little shrimp appetizers, but we gotta warn you—homemade guacamole is ALWAYS better.

Get the Shrimp Tostada Bites recipe.

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Empanadas Sin Carne

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Empanadas are a party fave, but they usually have meat in them—not so great if you're a vegetarian or are trying to eat more plant-based. Enter these empanadas sin carne that everyone can enjoy. Try them with our vegan ground beef (made with tofu!) if you really want to keep things homemade.

Get the Empanadas Sin Carne recipe.

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Tempeh Buffalo “Wings”

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Quicker to make and easier to eat than Buffalo chicken wings, this plant-based version swaps chicken for snackable triangles of tempeh to mimic the crowd-pleasing game day appetizer.

Get the Tempeh Buffalo “Wings” recipe.

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Keto Sausage Puffs

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Good keto snacks can be hard to find. NO MORE! These sausage balls are extremely delicious, and we're definitely guilty of warding off hunger with them all day long. Try them as an appetizer at your Super Bowl party too!

Get the Keto Sausage Puffs recipe.

17

Air Fryer Crunchy Chili-Spiced Chickpeas

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These snackable chickpeas are delicious on their own, or as a crunchy topper for other Super Bowl fare like dips or chilis. You can also toss them with hot popcorn for a protein-packed halftime snack.

Get the Air Fryer Crunchy Chili-Spiced Chickpeas recipe.

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Ssamjang

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Arrange a smorgasbord of all the crunchy veggies you can get your hands on, because we know a spicy-funky-salty-sweet-creamy-crunchy Korean dip that's going to blow your mind.

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Burger King Chicken Fries

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Skip the drive-through this year and make your own fast food favorites, like these chicken fries. Burger King may have their secret formula to crispy chicken finger perfection, but we think these are pretty worthy of stardom too.

Get the Burger King Chicken Fries recipe.

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Black Bean & Corn Salad

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This easy salad comes together quickly and works as a side dish, a great topping for tacos, or as an appetizer with tortilla chips. Think of this as a medley of the most exciting parts of a vegetarian burrito bowl, unadulterated by rice, and hyped up by a little honey-lime action.

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FAQs

What are the 5 most popular Super Bowl foods? ›

Super Bowl Food: What is the most popular for parties?
  • #8- Meatballs. ...
  • #7- Pigs in a blanket. ...
  • #6- Veggie tray. ...
  • #5- Deviled Eggs. ...
  • #4- Sliders. ...
  • #3- Nachos. ...
  • #2- Pizza. ...
  • #1- Wings. According to the National Chicken Council, 1.45 billion chicken wings are expected to be consumed for Super Bowl Sunday.
Feb 11, 2024

What is a good snack for watching football? ›

Wings, quesadillas, pizza, brownies, cookies, fried chicken, subs, tacos... You name it, we got it. Football season is snack season, and finger food is the name of the game (unless it's chili, duh). Here's our amped-up versions of the classic football season favorites.

What food do people eat at the Super Bowl? ›

From subs to wings, here are the best Super Bowl foods of all time — and where to get them
  1. Buffalo Chicken Dip.
  2. Boneless Wings. ...
  3. Pigs in a Blanket. ...
  4. Bone-In Wings. ...
  5. Nachos. ...
  6. Totino's Pizza Rolls. ...
  7. Six-Foot Subs. ...
  8. Quesadillas. ...
Feb 7, 2024

What are the top 2 Super Bowl snacks? ›

Here are some delicious yet casual food ideas that are popular for Super Bowl parties:
  • Buffalo chicken wings - Always a crowd-pleaser. ...
  • Pizza - Order a variety of pies or make individual flatbreads.
  • Sliders/mini burgers - Make them easy to eat while watching the game.
  • Chicken tenders - Bake or fry with dipping sauces.
Feb 5, 2024

What is the most popular food to eat on Super Bowl? ›

Although a survey showed about two in five people are planning to eat buffalo wings on Super Bowl Sunday, meatballs were the top protein choice nationwide. When it came to go-to party dips, queso, salsa, guacamole, buffalo chicken and ranch dips came out on top, according to the report.

What's the most popular food eaten on game Day? ›

All Things Chicken Wings

Chicken wings are always a game day classic. As the San Francisco 49ers face off against the Kansas City Chiefs, Americans are expected to devour 1.45 billion pounds of wings, according to the National Chicken Council.

What is the most widely served food at Super Bowl parties? ›

According to Google's data, the most beloved dip across the U.S. is buffalo chicken dip, which is the top choice in various states like Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Minnesota, Michigan, Delaware, South Carolina, and several other states. Not a fan of buffalo chicken dip?

What food gives you energy for football? ›

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 the best foods for energy before football? ›

Potatoes, pasta, rice, bread (ideally wholemeal unless just before a game), oatmeal, cereals, vegetables, and fruit are healthy carb options. Footballers should aim to consume at least 70 grams of carbohydrates as part of their pre-game meal and around 30 grams as part of a snack.

Should you bring something to a Super Bowl party? ›

Encourage your guests to bring their own snacks and drinks to share. By preplanning and working ahead, you can enjoy the time with your guests (and some chicken wings while you're at it) and enjoy the game.

What should I eat before the Super Bowl? ›

It's mostly sandwiches! It has been reported that some NFL players go for classic peanut butter and jelly sandwiches just before a game. Others created their own smoothies, and those too excited by game-day have no appetite so they take nothing, focusing only on staying hydrated.

What is the #1 food consumed at Super Bowl parties? ›

"But what are people ordering for their Super Bowl watch parties?" is a question you may ask yourself because you're looking to create a game day menu. The three most popular Super Bowl dishes people order are pizza, chicken wings, and chips with dips.

What sells the most during the Super Bowl? ›

Snack foods remain a popular choice for many. Chips and classic game day favorites top the Super Bowl food shopping list with 75% of Super Bowl watchers planning to buy chips, followed by dips / salsa / guacamole (67%), pizza (47%), chicken wings (42%), and nachos (22%), Numerator figures show.

What's the most eaten food on Super Bowl weekend? ›

According to a study, 28% of Super Bowl watchers eat pizza during the game. Chili is the chosen Super Bowl dish in 16 states, making it the most popular choice in 2021. 11.2 million pounds of chips are consumed on Super Bowl Sunday. 8.2 million pounds of tortilla chips were consumed during Super Bowl Sunday in 2019.

What should you eat at halftime? ›

Football players tend to eat foods rich in carbohydrates during halftime to keep their energy levels up. Items like granola and pretzels are great options. But more importantly, they often consume sports drinks throughout the game. High activity levels require a ton of hydration and electrolytes.

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