Healthy Super Bowl Snacks That Will Make Him Regret Bringing You to the Party
Super Bowl Sunday means gathering with friends to watch two teams you don’t care about play a sport you don’t understand, and, of course, tasty treats you mindlessly gobble while incredibly fit men exercise on TV. But here’s something you might not know: that 7-layer dip is loaded with calories, fat, and toxins, and it’s also never as delicious as it looks?
If your latest beau invited you to a Super Bowl party to meet his friends, nothing makes a stronger impression than bringing healthy alternatives to classic Super Bowl snacks. After one bite of your raw vegetables and sneaky cauliflower substitutions, all of his friends will start whispering, “Dude, get back together with Angela — she was so much more fun.”
Instead of Deep-Fried Buffalo Wings, try Carrot Sticks with a Dash of Tabasco
Carrot sticks sprinkled with Tabasco sauce have the same crunch and kick of buffalo wings, without all the calories, flavor, texture, and fun. His friends will be wondering if you’re a serial killer, and he’ll start thinking of ways to uninvite you to his old roommate’s potluck next weekend.
Instead of Cheesy Spinach-and-Artichoke Dip, try Raw Kale with a Squeeze of Lemon Served on Reduced-Fat Crackers
There’s almost nothing as satisfying as dipping a warm slice of pita into a bowl of gooey spinach-and-artichoke dip. But did you know reduced-fat crackers are crumbly and tasteless? You’ll be so focused on getting this delicacy not to fall apart on your cocktail napkin that you won’t even notice what a poor substitute it is for the original, and he’ll be thinking, “Wow, no wonder I keep slicing my leg on her hip bone.”
Instead of Fully Loaded Nachos, try Chopped Peppers and Tomatoes Drizzled with Pam
No Super Bowl party’s complete without nachos, right? Wrong! Nachos are a nutritional seventh-inning slump, loading the bases with cheese, sour cream, and tortilla chips. Pam, on the other hand, is a mix of probably toxic chemicals that has like no calories. Your new guy’ll be drooling over the real nachos Kenny brought and wondering how much longer things can last with you!
Instead of Fried Mac and Cheese Balls, try Baked Cauliflower-and-Greek-Yogurt Orbs Covered in Steel-Cut Oatmeal
Let’s face it: mac and cheese balls are delicious. But they’re also loaded with carbs and fat that his friends will love. For a lighter take, swap steel-cut oatmeal for bread crumbs, cauliflower “rice” for pasta, and fat-free greek yogurt for cheese. His friends will take one bite and wonder if it’s poison!
Instead of Gooey Fudge Brownies, try Fat-Free Jello Topped with Low-Calorie Cool Whip
The best part of the Super Bowl is when it ends, and the same is true for food! Make it a final buzzer to remember by skipping butter-laden baked goods and bringing this classic 50s dish that you’re always surprised to see they’re still selling in grocery stores. Fat-free jello isn’t just for people recovering from reconstructive jaw surgery, it’s also a great way to subtly remind everyone at the party that they never really followed through on their New Year’s resolutions to eat healthy and exercise more.
So there you have it! With these healthy alternatives to game-day touchdowns, you’ll be kicking things off in no time, and he’ll be wondering how on earth you could possibly consider this stuff food!
