Super Bowl Snacks Made Healthier

Whether you're a die-hard football fan or just love a good Super Bowl party, you don't have to eat like a linebacker while you're watching the big game on TV. Instead, replace calorie-laden drinks and appetizers with these healthy and tasty alternatives.

Chili Cheese Nachos
Per serving:
423 calories
27 grams fat

The Better Choice: Natural Nachos
4 whole-wheat tortillas
1 cup guacamole
1 cup tomato salsa
1/4 cup chopped jalapenos

Cut tortilla into quarters, sprinkle with sea salt and bake tortillas at 350 F for 10 minutes. Top with guacamole, tomato salsa and jalapenos.

Per serving:
282 calories
15 grams fat

YOU SAVE:
141 calories
12 grams of fat

Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip with Chips
Per serving:
410 calories
26 grams fat

The Better Choice: Parmesan Spinach Dip
4 cups raw spinach
1/2 cup artichoke hearts
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 cup Greek yogurt

In a large pan, saute spinach and artichoke hearts and stir in cheese. Remove from heat and mix in yogurt. Serve immediately.

Per serving:
60 calories
1.6 grams fat

YOU SAVE:
350 calories
24.4 grams of fat


Store-Bought French Onion Dip with Chips
Per serving:
214 calories
14.8 grams fat

The Better Choice: Cottage Cheese Dip with Horseradish and Chives
One 16-ounce container low-fat cottage cheese
2 tablespoons white horseradish
1 tablespoon chopped chives
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup crudite veggies

Combine first five ingredients in bowl. Cover and chill in refrigerator for one hour before serving. Serve with crudites.

Per serving (2 tablespoons):
100 calories
1 gram fat

YOU SAVE:
114 calories
13.8 grams of fat

Buffalo Chicken Strips
Per serving:
1,090 calories
88 grams fat

The Better Choice: Bell & Evans Buffalo-Style Chicken Breasts and Low-Fat Blue Cheese Dip
For dip:
3/4 cup low-fat yogurt
1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
1 1/2 ounces crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 teaspoon cayenne
Black pepper and salt, to taste

Combine dip ingredients in bowl. Serve with 1 sliced, cooked chicken breast (140 calories, 3 grams fat) per serving. Makes 4 servings.

Per serving:
284 calories
11 grams fat

YOU SAVE:
806 calories
77 grams of fat

Chicken Chili
Per serving:
880 calories
40 grams fat

The Better Choice: Turkey Salsa Chili
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
3 ounces lean ground turkey
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 cup chunky tomato salsa
1 1/2 teaspoon coarsely chopped roasted cashews
1/4 cup canned red kidney beans

In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat the oil. Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic and turkey. Cook about 3 minutes, stirring constantly to break up the meat and prevent sticking, until the meat is no longer pink.

Add the cumin, chili powder, salsa and cashews, stirring to combine. Cook 1 minute. Stir in the beans and continue cooking 1 more minute or until heated through.

Per serving:
423 calories
23 grams fat

You Save:
383 calories
17 grams of far