Did you know that on Super Bowl Sunday, Americans consume more food than on any other day of the year except Thanksgiving? It even beats out Christmas!
Coming up tomorrow, I still have one more new recipe to post (either a brownie recipe or caramel popcorn) before the Super Bowl. In the meantime, I’ve burrowed into my archives to pull out the recipes best for a healthy Super Bowl party menu—from appetizers to dessert. Or… You don’t mind if I start with dessert, do you?
Healthy Super Bowl Desserts:
………………..Chocolate-Chip Blondies
Gooey, fudgey bars that are loaded with chocolate chips and are always a hit with vegetarians and carnivores alike.
……….Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Cookies
You might already know this is one of my favorite recipes on the blog. They’re even boyfriend-approved! Not necessarily a good thing, as it means I have to share.
………………5-Minute Rice Crispy Treats
A kid-friendly recipe that’s super quick and easy to make.
…………Macadamia Chocolate Chip Cookies
My go-to recipe for chocolate chip cookies that come out perfect every time. Make them right before the game, so they’re hot from the oven and the house smells like chocolate!
…………………..Brownie Batter Dip
Great served with pretzels, fruit, or graham crackers.
……………………Cookie Dough Dip
The obvious. But I couldn’t write this post and not include it, as it’s the one dessert I recommend above all others for anyone who wants to bring a dish people will still be talking about long after the party is over. If you only have time to make one dessert this Sunday, make this dip. It will not fail you.
………………5 Minute Chocolate Truffles
Healthy Super Bowl Snacks:
…………………..Pizza Hummus
Pizza is one of the top two foods consumed on Super Bowl Sunday. Although I don’t have my entire menu planned out yet, pizza hummus is on the list of things I’ll definitely be making next week.
………………….Low-Fat Guacamole
You’ll be shocked at the starring ingredient!
……………………Chickpea Poppers
Great for popping straight into your mouth.
Or throwing at the tv when the other team scores a touchdown.
……………..Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip
Serve with gingersnaps or apple slices.
………………Best Meatless Chili Ever
Another definite on my Super Bowl menu this year.
…………………..Sweet Potato Chili
One can never have enough chili.
………………….Flourless Cornbread
To go with all the chili!
…………………Healthy Tater Tots
Bite-sized healthy snacks from The Superfood Kitchen cookbook that are almost as adorable as they are delicious.
………………….Healthy Sloppy Joes
……………….Vegan Mac and Cheese
Seriously creamy comfort food. The recipe, courtesy of Dreena Burton, is perfect for Super Bowl Sunday or any day. I make this recipe a lot!
For tomorrow’s post:
Popcorn or brownies?
Maybe I should just come up with caramel popcorn brownies. Then you wouldn’t have to choose…
Cassie says
I vote popcorn!!
Bek @ Crave says
Brownies!
These recipes look good. I really need to make your cookie dough dip sometime- but when!? I need a special occasion haha.
Debbe says
Brownies! always gets my vote. 🙂
Maddie @glutendairyfreedom says
Brownies always!
Natalie wright says
Both sound great, but I could really use a new brownie recipe!!
Sabrina Shaw says
I would really like the caramel popcorn. My friend was just mentioning it would be nice to have something salty and sweet!
Anna says
I hope you’re not kidding about caramel popcorn brownies…or kettle corn brownies…
Lindsey says
Love the options for the big weekend coming up! This is sure to thrill a crowd of mixed eaters! Thanks CCK 🙂
Cristina says
I must say, I’ve tried several of your recipes in the past couple of weeks and all of them have been easy to follow and turn out amazing! I’ve made the bean brownies and blondies three times now , and the sweet potato chili twice. My family can’t get enough.
Melanie Solmon says
Katie, you are awesome!! I love your recipes!! I vote to not bother watching the Super Bowl and just make a feast and enjoy!!
You are my food queen hero! I am allergic to gluten dairy and eggs but thanks to your great recipes I can always come up with something delicious to whip up ! Really appreciate all the substitutions! Wish you could have seen my mother’s reaction when she found out the brownies I made had black beans in them! She loved the brownies but can’t stand beans !!
Colleen (www.fresh-you.com) says
I’d love to hear what you do with popcorn! Those tater tots were awesome!! I forgot about your pizza hummus! That’s what I want to make today! Here is my Super Easy Guacamole to share and a few other Superbowl snack ideas! http://fresh-you.blogspot.com/2012/02/super-easy-guacamole-for-superbowl.html Have a nice weekend, Katie!!
Herbivore Triathlete says
I think you need to make caramel popcorn brownies. Those would be awesome!
Amanda says
The first photo is of an amazingly yummy looking brownie thing but the link is for blondies. :/ Can you fix it so that the link goes to the food item in the picture?
jen says
What a great source of inspiration for me. As for my family the Super Bowl night is always associated with healthy food. This year we’re gonna try some delicious organic dishes prepared in one of the restaurants in our neighborhood called the Magic Oven. We fell in love with the food they serve, it’s quickly delivered, healthy and so quite naturally it was our first choice but, of course, my favorite avocado dessert that I traditionally prepare every year will remain an inseparable part of our Super Bowl night this year as well. 🙂
Shaziamaqsood says
Superb recipes
Julia says
Hey!
I am in love with sweet potato pie, but i haven’t seen a healthy recipe of it yet. I was wondering if you could try making one? It would be amazing if you could. I love sweet potato pie so much, but the ones I get from the store are packed with sugar and calories. Think you could help?
Thank you!
Unofficial CCK Helper says
Try her pumpkin pie with canned sweet potato puree (or mashed baked sweet potato) instead. Delicious!
https://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2013/11/04/healthy-pumpkin-pie-recipe/