I love fall, football, tailgating parties. The good times are hard to beat! Mostly, though, I love the food, from saucy buffalo wings to warm-and-cheesy dips to fully loaded pizza. Whether I’m watching a college game or the Superbowl, I always want to have my favourite football snacks close by.
But here’s the thing: It can be really tough to eat healthfully when it comes to football snacks. Not impossible…just maybe not so obviously easy. So, we’ve serving up 31 guilt-free versions of the game day classics you love.
YOU’RE WELCOME!
Skinny Buffalo Chicken Bites
Buffalo chicken is a tailgating requirement! And this version is healthier and just as tasty.
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Photo & Recipe: Eat Yourself Skinny
Slow Cooker Corn Dip
If any dip has cheese and corn, you really can't go wrong. This slow cooker version is lighter on the calories, but packs on the flavor!
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Photo & Recipe: This Wild Season
Smoked Cheddar & Cranberry Dip
I try to serve a smorgasboard of dips when I'm entertaining, and I think this smoked cheddar and cranberry version is a must try.
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Photo & Recipe: Don't Push Meow
Baked Chicken Flautas
When I think "afternoon of football," I also think "Where's my tacquito at?". This baked version packs a punch!
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Photo & Recipe: The Garlic Diaries
Grilled Pizza Zucchini Bites
These look so delicious that I don't even notice they're on healthy zucchini! You had me at pizza.
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Photo & Recipe: The Kitchen Whisperer
Parmesan Crusted Baked Zucchini
If you've never had baked zucchini, you are missing out. This is the ultimate when it comes to a lighter snack with the right amount of CRUNCH.
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Photo & Recipe: True Morning
Cheesy Pizza Pockets
This simple recipe for pizza pockets cuts a few corners by using store-bought dough and a few other tricks!
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Photo & Recipe: Whipped Baking
Skinny Southwest Chicken
I feel like I could eat about 20 of these mini tortillas filled with some southwest chicken. That's still skinny, right?
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Photo & Recipe: Yellow Bliss Road
Vegetarian Nachos
Can't forget my vegetarian friends! They deserve nachos, too.
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Photo & Recipe: My San Francisco Kitchen
Cucumber Hummus Bites
Hummus just screams "healthy", right?! It looks delicious paired with cucumber and perfect for a light entrée before the big game.
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Photo & Recipe: A Sweet Fragrance
Skinny Buffalo Dip
Your pals will thank you with this lighter version of buffalo dip! Serve it with a plate of veggies.
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Photo & Recipe: Wine & Glue
Baked Cauliflower Bites
These cauliflower bites could be a great stand-in for wings if you're trying to go for less meat. And they taste just like buffalo wild wings!
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Photo & Recipe: Our Life Tastes Good
Tex Mex Sweet Potatoes
Try this healthier spin on potato skins with a stuffed Tex Mex version! Bonus points for using sweet potatoes.
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Photo & Recipe: Mariah's Pleasing Plates
Raw Corn Salsa
Serve some of this salsa with baked tortilla chips and feel zero guilt about it.
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Photo & Recipe: Mumtastic
Baked Parmesan Fries
Can't forget the finger foods! These baked parm fries are nothing to fret over.
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Photo & Recipe: The Scrumptious Pumpkin
Southwestern Veggie Burger
A meatless but flavor-filled burger option, this burger is a great tailgating option.
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Photo & Recipe: The Picky Eater
Grilled Margherita Pizza
Forgo the grilling of the burgers and grill pizzas instead. These margherita pizzas are perfect as is, but can be made to mini versions.
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Photo & Recipe: Proper
Healthy Loaded Nachos
It's not a party until the nachos arrive. These are loaded and baked and the ultimate skinny snack.
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Photo & Recipe: How Sweet Eats
Brownie Batter Dip
What party is complete without dessert? This skinny dip is made with yoghurt and makes a delish sweet treat.
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Photo & Recipe: Chef In Training
Skinny Pumpkin Bars
It's fall and that means it's time for pumpkin. Pumpkin everything. And pumpkin is healthy.
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Photo & Recipe: Cooking With Ruthie
Skinny Chocolate Chip Cookies
You have to have a cookies when watching football. And this recipe is Weight Watchers-friendly, so don't feel bad about it.
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Photo & Recipe: Eat Yourself Skinny
Bulk Baked Nachos
Bake those nachos for the masses. This recipe is perfect for an actual meal!
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Photo & Recipe: Thriving Home Blog
Mini Taco Cups
A mini version of the taco, these cups can totally help with portion control if you're into that sort of thing.
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Photo & Recipe: Life Currents
BBQ Baked Wings
Baked wings,anyone? These babies are skinny and satisfying.
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Photo & Recipe: Gimme Some Oven
Honey Baked Teryaki Wings
If BBQ ain't your thing, try this healthy teriyaki version for the baked chicken wing!
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Photo & Recipe: Handle The Heat
Chilli-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
If you're a fan of potato skins (and let's face it, who isn't?), try this stuffed spaghetti squash. There is no skimping on ingredients with this one!
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Photo & Recipe: Half Baked Harvest
Italian Meatball Skewers
The mini meatball. Put four to a skewer to keep servings small!
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Photo & Recipe: My Lavender Blues
Skinny Cheese Ball
You can't have a get together and not have a cheese ball. This one sounds deliciously guilt-free!
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Photo & Recipe: Fitness Food Diva
Baked Chicken Croquettes
I'm pretty sure it's a truth that anything baked is good for you. So let's all have some of these baked chicken mini-masterpieces!
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Photo & Recipe: The Kitchen Whisperer
Sweet Potato Fries
I place the sweet potato fry in a much healthier class than the regular fry. These look the most delish.
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Photo & Recipe: Eat Yourself Skinny
Skinny Seven Layer Dip
A lighter version of everyone's favourite dip! You can't watch football (or any sport for that matter) without seven layer dip.
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Photo & Recipe: Sassy Eats
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