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The average football fan eats about a day’s worth of calories during the game, and the U.S. Calorie Control Council estimates that Americans pack away 11 million pounds of chips on Super Bowl Sunday. Instead, snack on these delicious and healthy game day recipes. Bring them to your friend's house, serve them at yours. Keep your New Year's resolution or just balance out the beer you will be drinking!

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  • Spicy Asian Lettuce Wraps

    Use roasted chicken and rice noodles to fill these creative lettuce wraps for a no-cook and fun snack. Serve with orange slices for a bright, refreshing dessert.

    Erin says: "The wraps are easy and can be made up ahead of time. "
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  • Snack Attack: Kale Chips

    Light, crispy, and delicious, kale chips are loaded with vitamins A and C, iron, and calcium. They also won't last long, so make sure you make a bunch at your Super Bowl gathering.

    Erin says: "Besides being a great alternative to potato chips, kale chips make a great party snack or mid-afternoon treat."
  • Roasted Red Pepper & Almond Dip (David Kirsch)

    Dips are always a big hit for any party. With the Super Bowl approaching and many people still trying to keep their New Years' weight loss resolutions in check, this is a great one.

    Erin says: "Serve this delicious dip with celery, sliced cucumber, or whole wheat crackers."
  • No Fat Hummus

    Serve this as a snack with celery, whole-grain crackers, or cucumber. For more zip, add more cayenne or a few drops of hot pepper sauce.

    Erin says: "Delish"
  • Healthy Onion Rings

    Baked not fried. Try any seasoning blend that you have on hand to add flavor to the breading or ...

    Erin says: "You won’t be able to put these down once you start."
  • Warm Spinach-Artichoke Dip

    Great dip!

    Erin says: "A sneaky, low-cal way to get your family to eat iron-rich spinach and beans! "
  • Sweet Potato Spears

    Package of Trader Joe's sweet potatoe spears with some great ideas for spices to make them uniquely yours.

    Erin says: "(Third recipe at this URL). Delish, easy and healthy."
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    • Claudia Roldan: I love sweet potato fries especially when they are baked in the oven!
  • Plantain Chips & Guacamole

    Plantains can be sweet and tangy, great with some easy guacamole.

    Erin says: "You can satisfy your "chips and dip" craving."
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  • Holly Clegg’s Chicken Chili Soup

    Serve this chicken and bean chili soup with reduced-fat cheese, avocado, onions and fresh salsa. For a short-cut, use pre-cooked, grilled whole chicken breast fillets (great grilled flavor) or rotisserie chicken.

    Anne-Marie Nichols suggested: "Super healthy and easy to make, one-pot meals are great for Super Bowl parties because they leave easy cleanup, without the hassle of tons of dirty dishes, they feed a crowd and can easily be frozen in batches for making ahead or dinner another day."
  • Taco Bar

    Easy to prepare and pleases meat-eaters, vegetarians and vegans alike.

    Erin says: "Great ideas here for picking toppings and getting it all set up. Crowd pleaser for sure!"
  • Garlic Shrimp Kabobs

    from Chef Simon Stojanovic, Altamare put together a kebab recipe that smothers shrimp in garlic, peppers, and lime before getting grilled, with results so delicious, they’d make Bill Belichick wildly exclaim “[unintelligible].”

    Erin says: "Delish and healthy!"
  • Gourmet Miniature Bacon & Cheese Burgers

    Tackle the what-to-serve predicament with these all-star Super Bowl snacks.

    Erin says: "Okay, maybe not as healthy, but so delicious."
  • The Ultimate Paleo Super Bowl Party Menu by Melissa Guitron

    Most people think that the Holiday season brings around the worst food temptations, but I find sports championships are by far more dangerous. Nothing is harder to resist than those handfuls of salty munchies that pair oh to well with the beer that's...

    Erin says: "Inspiring list of healthy ideas!"

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  • Unbelievable Baked Buffalo Wings Recipe - Food.com - 155021

    Here's a healthy alternative to fried wings: one of my famous recipes! The meat will fall off the bone! Unbelievable!

    Alex suggests: "Gotta have chicken wings!"
  • Anne-Marie Nichols's suggestion "Holly Clegg’s Chicken Chili Soup" was promoted

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