10 Healthy Snacks for Your Superbowl Extravaganza by Jessica Boscarini

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Why is Superbowl Sunday so celebrated here in America? It’s surprisingly not just the football. It’s also because of the food. For most of us, that first Sunday in February is a time where we get together with family and friends, sit around for hours on end snacking on tasty little morsels that we wouldn’t be caught dead eating the other 364 days of the year, and drinking until we feel like we are going to explode. It’s a day where all common-sense tends to go out the window, and we ind

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Edamame Hummus
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Jessica Boscarini says: "A spin on the classic, Edamame Hummus is made with soybeans instead of chickpeas. Just as versatile as its predecessor, this app is great with pita chips and veggies. "

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Edamame Hummus A spin on the classic, Edamame Hummus is made with soybeans instead of chickpeas. Just as versatile as its predecessor, this app is great with pita chips and veggies.
Layered Bean Dip
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Bean dips are a classic at Superbowl parties. Typically layered with tons of cheese, sour cream, and refried beans, this dish is anything but a refreshing appetizer.

Jessica Boscarini says: "Try to forego the cheese and cover with avocado instead. The rich, creaminess of the avocado will help make up for the cheese. Or, use a shredded soy cheese if you just have to have an orange-something on there. No one will know the difference. Trust me. And trade out the sour cream for some Greek Yogurt. It has just the right amount of tartness..."

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- Jessica Boscarini: Here's a recipe for the dip: http://www.ocfoodandfitness.org/apps/blog/edamame-...
- Jessica Boscarini: And here's one for Baked Tortilla Chips to go along with it: http://www.ocfoodandfitness.org/apps/blog/baked-to...
Layered Bean Dip Try to forego the cheese and cover with avocado instead. The rich, creaminess of the avocado will help make up for the cheese. Or, use a shredded soy cheese if you just have to have an orange-something on there. No one will know the difference. Trust me. And trade out the sour cream for some Greek Yogurt. It has just the right amount of tartness... Bean dips are a classic at Superbowl parties. Typically layered with tons of cheese, sour cream, and refried beans, this dish is anything but a refreshing appetizer.
Ceviche
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Jessica Boscarini says: "Made with shrimp, white fish, scallops, or whatever kind of seafood you choose, ceviche is surprisingly satisfying while still being a light, low-calorie option."

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- Jessica Boscarini: Here's a versatile ceviche recipe: http://www.ocfoodandfitness.org/apps/blog/ceviche-...
Ceviche Made with shrimp, white fish, scallops, or whatever kind of seafood you choose, ceviche is surprisingly satisfying while still being a light, low-calorie option.
Mini Sliders
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Jessica Boscarini says: "If made right, these bite-sized burgers can be quite healthy. Use Organic, grass-fed beef and whole wheat dinner rolls for the buns. Top with Arugula and a little bit of chipotle “mayo”, and they will be as good as gone."

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- Claudia Roldan: Yumm.. I love all things in slider form :)
- Jessica Boscarini: If you aren't a meat eater, here's a recipe for BBQ'd Portobello Sliders - soo good! http://www.ocfoodandfitness.org/apps/blog/meaty-me...
- Claudia Roldan: Awesome, thanks Jessica
Mini Sliders If made right, these bite-sized burgers can be quite healthy. Use Organic, grass-fed beef and whole wheat dinner rolls for the buns. Top with Arugula and a little bit of chipotle “mayo”, and they will be as good as gone.
Taco Station
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Half the fun about Superbowl eating is the actual act of piling up your plate. Give people the option of making their own tacos.

Jessica Boscarini says: "They can load them up (with healthy ingredients of course), and will be getting a well-rounded meal without the snootiness of a whole sit-down extravaganza. [Putting the Bean Dip and/or Ceviche in tacos would be great!]"

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Taco Station They can load them up (with healthy ingredients of course), and will be getting a well-rounded meal without the snootiness of a whole sit-down extravaganza. [Putting the Bean Dip and/or Ceviche in tacos would be great!] Half the fun about Superbowl eating is the actual act of piling up your plate. Give people the option of making their own tacos.
Boneless-Breaded Chicken Tenders
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Jessica Boscarini says: "Another great snack item; bread and bake some Organic white-meat chicken tenders and serve with a side of BBQ sauce. This Superbowl staple tastes even better than the original fried version, and won’t leave you feeling all greasy when you’re done."

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Boneless-Breaded Chicken Tenders Another great snack item; bread and bake some Organic white-meat chicken tenders and serve with a side of BBQ sauce. This Superbowl staple tastes even better than the original fried version, and won’t leave you feeling all greasy when you’re done.
Onion Rings
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Jessica Boscarini says: "Yet another great snack food, typical Onion-rings pack a heavy calorie-punch. Try using an egg-white wash and whole-wheat panko bread crumbs instead. Then simply bake them and no one will miss the fat-laden alternative."

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Onion Rings Yet another great snack food, typical Onion-rings pack a heavy calorie-punch. Try using an egg-white wash and whole-wheat panko bread crumbs instead. Then simply bake them and no one will miss the fat-laden alternative.
Soup Shooters
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Jessica Boscarini says: "Soup is a great fill-me-up food, minus all the calories. Make a pot of vegetable soup (I love doing this with Butternut Squash), and pour it into shot glasses. The fun of shot taking will be rewarded to all, without the gag reflex of course."

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Soup Shooters Soup is a great fill-me-up food, minus all the calories. Make a pot of vegetable soup (I love doing this with Butternut Squash), and pour it into shot glasses. The fun of shot taking will be rewarded to all, without the gag reflex of course.
Fruit Salad with Mint
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Jessica Boscarini says: "Fruit is a great sweet snack, minus all the guilt. Try adding some chopped-up mint to the bowl for a fun spin on the classic."

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Fruit Salad with Mint Fruit is a great sweet snack, minus all the guilt. Try adding some chopped-up mint to the bowl for a fun spin on the classic.
Frozen Watermelon Balls
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Living in Southern California, the weather is surprisingly warm this time of year (beach anyone?). Adding a nice little prelude to summer is always fun at Superbowl parties.

Jessica Boscarini says: "Try freezing scooped-out watermelon balls for fun icy treats that everyone will enjoy. Plus, if you just have to have your alcohol, you can submerge the balls in your favorite spirit for an hour or two before you freeze them; now you’ll get that extra bit of punch you were looking for. [Other melons work great too - as do grapes!]"

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Frozen Watermelon Balls Try freezing scooped-out watermelon balls for fun icy treats that everyone will enjoy. Plus, if you just have to have your alcohol, you can submerge the balls in your favorite spirit for an hour or two before you freeze them; now you’ll get that extra bit of punch you were looking for. [Other melons work great too - as do grapes!] Living in Southern California, the weather is surprisingly warm this time of year (beach anyone?). Adding a nice little prelude to summer is always fun at Superbowl parties.

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Edamame Hummus
http://www.ocfoodandfitness.org/#!health/vstc26=superbowl/vstc19=nutrition

Layered Bean Dip
http://www.ocfoodandfitness.org/#!health/vstc26=superbowl/vstc19=nutrition

Ceviche
http://www.ocfoodandfitness.org/#!health/vstc26=superbowl/vstc19=nutrition

Mini Sliders
http://www.ocfoodandfitness.org/#!health/vstc26=superbowl/vstc19=nutrition

Taco Station
http://www.ocfoodandfitness.org/#!health/vstc26=superbowl/vstc19=nutrition

Boneless-Breaded Chicken Tenders
http://www.ocfoodandfitness.org/#!health/vstc26=superbowl/vstc19=nutrition

Onion Rings
http://www.ocfoodandfitness.org/#!health/vstc26=superbowl/vstc19=nutrition

Soup Shooters
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Fruit Salad with Mint
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Frozen Watermelon Balls
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Taco Station http://www.ocfoodandfitness.org/#!health/vstc26=superbowl/vstc19=nutrition

Boneless-Breaded Chicken Tenders http://www.ocfoodandfitness.org/#!health/vstc26=superbowl/vstc19=nutrition

Onion Rings http://www.ocfoodandfitness.org/#!health/vstc26=superbowl/vstc19=nutrition

Soup Shooters http://www.ocfoodandfitness.org/#!health/vstc26=superbowl/vstc19=nutrition

Fruit Salad with Mint http://www.ocfoodandfitness.org/#!health/vstc26=superbowl/vstc19=nutrition

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