Healthy Game Day Snacks
By Nutritional Weight & Wellness Staff
February 1, 2026
The Super Bowl is right around the corner. Will you be watching? Regardless of whether you are hosting a shindig or attending one, you'll want to stock the table with healthy snacks to set yourself up for a healthy and fun game. Of course, typical fare isn't exactly healthy or part of the Weight & Wellness way.
To help you out with a healthy football party menu, we compiled our favorite healthy recipes to try for a more nutritious football party with all the flavor you expect in your Game Day food. These are do-ahead recipes that keep well in the fridge until you're ready to lay out the spread. We like to prepare as much as possible in advance—chop up veggies, make dips, etc. You don't want to miss the commercials because you are in the kitchen!
Our Favorite Recipes for Healthy Game Day Snacks
1. Dips, Boards & Finger Foods
Crispy Nuts Recipe - a favorite crunchy, salty snack made from any combo of walnuts, peanuts, pine nuts, pecans, almonds, or macadamias.
Green Veggie Dip - creamy and dairy-free blends cold-pressed mayo, a big handful of fresh herbs, and a splash of white wine vinegar into a bright, pourable dip that’s perfect with crunchy vegetables like bell peppers, celery, cauliflower, and broccoli.
Lil' Dipper Dip- your classic, gluten-free sour cream and mayo veggie dip, seasoned with parsley, dill, onion, seasoned salt, and a touch of garlic—just mix, chill overnight, and serve with a big platter of raw vegetables.
Spicy Grilled Shrimp - Shrimp is a healthy protein containing 19-21 grams of protein per 3-ounce serving. This zippy cocktail sauce is the perfect pairing too! It doesn't contain any sugar or high fructose corn syrup, unlike most bottled brands available in the supermarket.
2. Veggies & Sides
Sweet Potato Wedges Recipe - Baked sweet potato wedges from this kid-friendly recipe make an easy, finger-food side that works for both children and adults gathered around the game.
Brussels Sprouts Medley - A great warm veggie option to round out a heavier Game Day spread.
Marinated Vegetable Kabobs Recipe - These marinated veggie kabobs are prepped ahead (they chill in the marinade for at least two hours) and grill up quickly into fun skewers guests can grab between plays.
Cabbage Slaw Recipe - Because this cabbage slaw is meant to be made ahead and refrigerated for at least an hour, it’s an easy, crunchy salad you can park on the Game Day snack table with zero last-minute work.
3. Big-Batch, Hearty “Main” Dishes
These are great in slow cookers or big pots — low-stress, serve-yourself style.
Pumpkin Chili - Literally written with snacking in mind — the recipe makes “6 servings (12 snack-size servings)” and is gluten free and dairy free as-is, which is ideal for lots of little bowls and mixed food needs at a football party.
White Chicken Chili - A slow-cooker, gluten free (and optionally dairy-free) recipe you can combine in one pot and let cook on low for 4–6 hours, making it an easy, hands-off chili guests can serve themselves throughout the big game.
“This Little Piggy” Meatballs - Ideal for Game Day because you can bake a big batch ahead, keep them warm, and let everyone grab toothpick-sized bites with pickle dipping sauce for an easy, protein-rich handheld snack.
Slow Cooker Pulled Beef - Perfect for Game Day because it’s a hands-off slow cooker meal that cooks low and slow for 8–10 hours and shreds easily into tender meat right when you’re ready to eat.
Crockpot Chicken Drummies - Toss them in the slow cooker hours ahead of your football party and they keep well in the fridge for days, so tender, handheld drumsticks are ready whenever everyone’s hungry.
4. Sweet Bites For Your Game Day Spread
Black Bean Brownies - Delicious gluten free brownies bake in an 8x8 or 9x9 pan and make 12–16 pieces, so they’re perfect to cut into grab-and-go squares for a Game Day dessert platter.
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars - Bake these up in a 9x9 pan and sliced into 16 servings, making them ideal bar-style treats guests can pick up one-handed between plays.
Peach Crisp - Scoops easily into bowls, making it a gluten free, shareable dessert for people to enjoy warm during the big game.
Chocolatey Fat Bombs - Poured into candy molds or a cupcake pan and chilled, which makes them bite-sized, fridge-friendly treats guests can enjoy in a couple of bites.
And that's a wrap! Let us know what you end up snacking on!
Go [Insert Who You'll Be Cheering For!] and have a great weekend.
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