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Healthier game day food that's still party-worthy

Snack all Sunday, don't hate yourself Monday!

Snack all Sunday, don't hate yourself Monday!

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(Photography by Ashley McLaughlin)

Do not worry, we're not here to sell you on salads for Super Bowl Sunday. We'd still come to your party if you were serving them at yours, but we'd be missing those nachos something awful. How.ever. From not wanting to undo the healthier eating habits you introduced on Jan 1, to just not wanting to wake up to a belly full of regret on Monday morning, there is a case to be made for making all the fun things to eat, but sprinkling them with a dash of restraint. JUST A DASH.

Here, for your consideration as you menu plan for the fun nights in front of the televised games from college something-ball to Olympic body-hurling, are some better than bad-for-you really fun foods.

For dip diving and speed snacking

Guacamole with Grilled Jalapenos

A bowl of guacamole on a wooden cutting board with tortilla chips on it. Grilled jalapeños, sliced lime and avocado sit next to it.
(Photo: David Bagosy, Styling: Melissa Direnzo)

Spice-Roasted Carrot Hummus

A bowl of orange hummus on a plate with vegetables and crackers.
(CBC Life)

Baked Broccoli Stem Dip

Mast O Khiar

Yogurt dip garnished with pistachios, mint leaves and dried rose petals, in a blue bowl. The bowl is on a white platter on a pink napkin, on a white tabletop. Torn pieces of pita and a bowl of chips sit beside the dip.

Vegan Vibes Board with Cashew Ricotta Cheese

(Credit: Lisa Dawn Bolton)

White Bean, Garlic and Artichoke Dip

Overhead shot of a bowl of White Bean, Garlic and Artichoke Dip on a white table with a bowl of artichoke hearts next to it.

Borani-yeh Kadoo (Summer Squash Yogurt Dip)

closeup on a yogurt dip topped with sauteed zucchini, tomatoes and fried onions. the dip is on a dark blue plate, with flatbread sitting next to it.
(Photography by Eric Wolfinger)

Sweet Potato and Labneh Dip

Overhead shot of orange dip topped with roasted pumpkin seeds in a white bowl. It's sitting on a white marble surface and a platter of cherry tomatoes and cucumbers sit next to it.

'Oh She Glows' All-Purpose Cheese Sauce

(Photography by Ashley McLaughlin)

'Oh She Glows' Chili Cheese Nachos

(Photography by Ashley McLaughlin)

Sweet Pea and Ricotta Dip

overhead shot of a bowl of green pea ricotta dip on a marble tabletop. it's surrounded by plates of vegetables and pitas.
(CBC Life)

Lobio

(Credit: Overbudget Inc)

Keto-Friendly Zesty Nacho Cabbage Chips

(Photography by Leanne Vogel)

Grilled Potato Salad

Keto-friendly Bendy Tortillas

Finger foods that won't leave you feelin' blah

Better than Before: Pigs in a Blanket

Baked Crispy Fries

Buffalo Cauliflower with Blue Cheese Dip

Shelly's Corn Pakoras with Sabz Chutney

overhead shot of a turquoise platter of pakoras. it's sitting on a golden yellow cloth napkin, on a white table.

Easy Game Night Chicken Wings

Delhi Papri Chaat

Overhead shot of many papri chaat on a black background.
(Photo credit: Martin Poole)

Crispy Panko-crusted Zucchini Fries

Delicata Squash and Mushroom Tart

Cauliflower Popcorn

Sweets and sippers that are less sinful

Carrot Cake Trail Mix

Overhead shot of a bowl of trail mix with yogurt covered pretzels, oat clusters, dried pineapple and raisins.
(Photo: David Bagosy, Styling: Melissa Direnzo)

Spiked Sweet Tea and Beergaritas

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(Credit: Jackson Roy)

Granola Cluster Trail Mix

Vegan Caesar

(Photography by Betty Binon)

Ice Box Lemon Squares

Overhead shot of a marble cutting board with yellow, lemon squares on it.

Chocolate Blueberry Loaf Cake

Sherbet Punch

A crystal punch bowl filled with a golden orange punch. Small glasses of punch sit next to it. They're all on a marble table.
(Photo credit: Jack Hawkins)

'Oh She Glows' PB&J Thumbprint Breakfast Cookies

Red Velvet Beet Cakes

Joy's Key Lime Pops

Garden Party Sangria

sangria with orange slices, strawberry slices and flower petals in a clear glass on a pink surface. a flower and blue drink umbrellas are beside the drink.
(Photography by Doan Ly)

Black Bean Brownies

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