Whether you’re an Eagles fan, a Patriots fan, or none of the above, chances are you have plans to watch the Super Bowl this Sunday. Football games can unfortunately be a trap to overeat unhealthy foods, but it’s not impossible to stay on track with your health goals! Our dietitians have found healthy substitutes for classic dishes to help you avoid excess calories this weekend.
1. The Dish: Frank’s Buffalo Chicken Dip
The Substitute: Buffalo Chicken Boats
Buffalo chicken dip can be high in fat because most recipes include a high amount of cream cheese, cheddar cheese and ranch dressing. Instead, try our recipe to get all the taste of buffalo chicken, in one convenient bite!
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Frank’s Buffalo Chicken Dip |
Buffalo Chicken Boats |
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150 calories |
80 calories |
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3 grams carbohydrate |
1 gram carbohydrate |
|
7 grams protein |
11 grams protein |
| 12 grams fat |
4 grams of fat |
2. The Dish: T.G.I. Friday’s Potato Skins
The Substitute: Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Mushrooms
You can still get your cheese-fix with our recipe for stuffed mushrooms this weekend. We chose to leave out the extra and unnecessary calories of bacon and cheddar cheese.
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T.G.I. Friday’s Potato Skins |
Spinach & Ricotta Stuffed Mushrooms (2 mushrooms) |
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380 calories |
100 calories |
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30 grams carbohydrate |
6 grams carbohydrate |
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16 grams protein |
10 grams protein |
| 26 grams fat |
5 grams fat |
3. The Dish: Tortilla Chips and Salsa
The Substitute: Wheat Thins and Cowboy Caviar
Chips and salsa are delicious, but they’re easy to overeat. Try our cowboy caviar made with plenty of beans for a protein-packed alternative that will make you feel full.
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Tostitos Chips and Salsa |
Wheat Thins and Cowboy Caviar (13 crackers + ¼ cup caviar) |
| 160 calories |
160 calories |
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24 grams carbohydrate |
26 grams carbohydrate |
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1 gram protein |
8 grams protein |
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7 grams fat |
4 grams fat |
4. The Dish: Battered and Fried Chicken Wings
The Substitute: Chicken Tenders with Sriracha Honey Mustard
Wings are a classic football game dish, but they have more fat content than they do protein! Plan ahead, and make your own homemade breaded chicken tenders. Pair it with our delicious sriracha honey mustard dipping sauce for a spicy kick!
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T.G.I. Friday’s Chicken Wings |
Chicken Tenders with Sriracha Honey Mustard |
| 385 calories |
260 calories |
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32 grams carbohydrate |
24 grams carbohydrate |
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18 grams protein |
32 grams protein |
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20 grams fat |
4 grams fat |
Don’t let your nutrition fall off track this weekend, try one of our recipes to fuel yourself right for the big game!
