Healthier Super Bowl Party Appetizers
(As Seen on Charlotte Today)
Healthy Super Bowl Appetizers NBC Charlotte Today 1/30/2013
My husband and even my girls LOVE football, so there is no doubt that we will be glued to the TV this coming up Sunday! Instead of the typical chips and cheesy dip, deep-fried wings coated in a sugar laden sauce, or pizza I wanted to create some appetizers that were tasty and healthy. I also didn’t want to forget about the kids! My girls were even eating my Kid Kabobs as I was trying to prep for this blog, so I know they will be eating them on game day! Despite whether or not your favorite team wins, just know that at least you’ll be WINNING when it comes to nutrition and your health on Sunday if you stick to healthy snacks instead of the usual heavy food that drags you down!
- Hormone Free, Anti-biotic Free Chicken Wings
- Hot Sauce (We use Cholula chili garlic flavor)
- Honey
- Organic Raw Salted Butter
- In a sauce pan on medium low heat, add the hot sauce, honey, and butter until butter is mixed and all is well combined. Bake at 350 for 45 to 60 min or grill on medium heat for approximately 15 minutes stirring occasionally. Toss the sauce on the wings after they are cooked.
- 1 Can Organic Chickpeas, drained & rinsed (or 1 1/2 Cup cooked Chickpeas)
- 1 Tbs. Lime
- 1/2 Tsp. Cumin
- 1/2 Tsp. Dried Oregano
- 1 Garlic Clove
- Sea Salt & Pepper (to taste)
- 2 -3 Tbsp. Olive Oil
- Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth. If you like a thinner dip, add a little water. Serve in a pita with tons of veggies or as a dip with vegetables. Enjoy!
- Sandwich on a Stick (turkey, cheese, cucumber, tomato and romaine lettuce)
- Fruit on a Stick (pineapple, watermelon, and strawberry with plain yogurt dip)
- Veggies on a Stick (various bell peppers, cucumbers and cheese)
- Cut turkey, cheese, cucumber, tomato and lettuce into small squares and assemble onto small sticks. Cut fruit and veggies into round or square shapes and assemble. Place yogurt in dip container.
- Kid Fit Tip: Plain, organic yogurt is best. Add sweetness with different fruits. This meal is packed with fruits and veggies to provide important vitamins and with cheese and yogurt to add necessary fats and proteins to fuel our kids throughout the day.
- 1 cup Shaklee Instant Protein Soy Mix
- *(Sometimes I use 1/2 cup of the Instant and 1/2 cup of the Shaklee Life Protein)
- 1 ¼ cup oats
- ½ cup of flax meal
- 1 cup Raw Honey**
- 1 tsp Pure Vanilla
- 1 cup Peanut Butter or Almond Butter***
- 1 cup slivered almonds
- 3 Tbsp. cocoa powder
- 1 cup Organic Chocolate
- 1 cup of Coconut
- 1 cup Gluten Free Brown Rice Crispies
- Combine all dry ingredients in a bowl and set aside. In sauce pan, bring honey to a boil then immediately remove from heat and add Peanut or Almond Butter and Vanilla. Stir until combined. Pour Almond/Peanut Butter mixture into bowl of dry ingredients and stir till combined. You may need to use your hands. Press down into ungreased 9 x 13 in. glass dish. Cool in the refrigerator. Cut into squares. You also can roll the mix into balls if you prefer and then cool them.
