When fall rolls around, you know it’s prime time to get ready for football season! With that in mind, you’re likely looking for what to come up with for game day plans. But if you’re on a weight loss journey, finding healthier options for your team while still having fun can be a challenge. We’re here to help you score a total touchdown with the best low-calorie recipes.
The best way to stay on a steady weight loss path is to be prepared. Having the right ingredients and recipes on deck will make your weekend plans fall into place. Now get ready kick off football season with some of our best low-calorie recipes.
Fresh Nacho Cauliflower Tostadas
Anything nacho-related is a staple when it comes to football festivities. But nachos are usually overstuffed with cheese, sour cream, meat and calories. Our recipe for Nacho Cauliflower Tostadas puts a healthy spin on this favorite appetizer with cauliflower florets, avocado, and fresh salsa. Sounds like a win to us!
Get our recipe for Healthy Nacho Cauliflower Tostadas.
Turkey and White Bean Chili
There’s nothing like a hearty cup or bowl of chili on a crisp day. This particular recipe keeps things healthy and lean with turkey, white beans, diced red onion, bell pepper, avocado, and green chili. It will keep you full and satisfied thanks to the high protein content.
Get the Turkey and White Bean Chili recipe.
Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Wings
These homemade buffalo chicken wings will put your handy-dandy Instant Pot to good use. They are much healthier than wings you would get at your takeout place because they are not deep fried. They are sure to be a crowd pleaser!
Get our recipe for Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Wings.
Stuffed Jalapeños with cheese and chorizo
Let’s be honest: It wouldn’t be game day without stuffed jalapeños showing up in appetizers. Our recipe provides the heat and deliciousness of this fan-favorite dish without a high calorie count. It serves four and is only 250 calories per serving.
Get our recipe for Cheese and Chorizo Stuffed Jalapeños.
Cheese Crisps and Chunky Guacamole
Guacamole makes a delicious appetizer regardless of the season or occasion. It’s packed with goodness with fresh avocado, lime juice and red onion while being low in calories. Holy guacamole – you will love this recipe! Serve it with fresh vegetable sticks or parm chips.
Get our recipe for Cheese Crisps and Chunky Guacamole.
Buffalo and Blue Cheese Deviled Eggs
If wings aren’t really your thing, but you still want to enjoy the mouth-watering taste of buffalo, our recipe for Buffalo and Blue Cheese Deviled Eggs is here to win. This unique appetizer is seamless to pull together and even easier to eat!
Get our recipe for Buffalo and Blue Cheese Deviled Eggs.
Salsa at restaurant level
Tailgating without salsa is like a game without fans! Salsa is a key player, and we’ve got the perfect restaurant-grade recipe that you can whip up right at home. It’s fresh, tasty and doesn’t break the calorie bank. Just don’t overdo it with the chips!
Get our recipe for restaurant-grade Salsa.
Air Fryer Chipotle Chickpea Tacos
This delicious recipe will have you excited to whip up plant-based tacos in the deep fryer this football season. It’s packed with fresh ingredients like garbanzo beans, avocado, cilantro and lime.
Get the recipe for Air Fryer Chipotle Chickpea Tacos.
Seven-layer dip
Dips tend to get a bad rap for being packed with calories and unhealthy ingredients. Keep in mind that it’s all about portion control and finding the right recipe. Our 7-layer dip is packed with vegetables and lean protein. In addition, it works as a good complement to enjoy with sliced vegetables.
Get our recipe for 7-layer dip.
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Ditch the idea of classic, calorie-packed spinach-artichoke dip and check out our nutrient-packed recipe. This dip uses an olive oil-based mayonnaise, provides an impressive 14 grams of fiber per serving, and is only 250 calories.
Get our recipe for Spinach Artichoke Dip.
As many as 30 spicy turkey meatballs
Spice up your tailgate with our spicy turkey meatballs. You’ll fill up on lean protein while enjoying an important game-day appetizer. This recipe also includes homemade sweet potato fries with a delicious cashew sauce. Arrange these meatballs on a platter with toothpicks, and you’re ready to serve!
Get our recipe for Whole30 Spicy Turkey Meatballs.
Oven-roasted shrimp cocktail
You’ve probably had classic shrimp cocktail in the summer, but our recipe roasts the shrimp in the oven for a delicious appetizer to enjoy with spicy, homemade cocktail sauce.
Get our recipe for Oven Roasted Shrimp Cocktail.
Caprese skewers
If you want a healthy appetizer that keeps prep time to a minimum, these caper skewers are a must. With ingredients such as strawberries, canteloupe, blueberries, tomatoes, mozzarella and fresh basil, they will please fruit and vegetable lovers alike.
Get our recipe for Caprese Skewers.
Roasted nuts
Your party will go crazy for these spice-roasted nuts, pardon the pun! It’s a recipe that’s so worth mentioning, because nuts are packed with healthy nutrients and taste so damn good when roasted.
Get our recipe for roasted nuts.
Honey Miso Salmon & Spinach Burger
This recipe for Honey Miso Salmon & Spinach Burgers is a perfect choice if you’re grilling while you bake. Make it low-calorie friendly and keep the bun; use a lettuce wrap instead!
Get our Honey Miso Salmon & Spinach Burger recipe.
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