Healthy Game Day Recipes I- Debra Klein

Whether you like to serve healthy appetizers or something more hearty for the big game, I’ve got over 30 Healthy Super Bowl Recipes and fun game day snack ideas for you.

Collage of food photos including cookies, brownies, meatballs, mozzarella sticks, fries, lasagna and tacos.

When I lived on the West Coast, the games were always earlier, so game day food was usually appetizers and snacks during the first half, dinner during half time and desserts at the end of the game.

Here on the East Coast, everything starts so late. Game day food begins before the game! It’s mostly healthy finger foods…I like the format of heavy appetizers, skip dinner and by half time we have moved onto the sweet stuff!

I’ve put together a list of some of my favorite Healthy Game Day Recipes, to make it easy for you to figure out what to make this year. I did include a few dinner ideas, as well as a couple of salads….but I focused on vegan appetizers and snacks….cuz they’re fun! Also, they’re perfect when you don’t have a large crowd….and it doesn’t matter what time you’re watching.

You’ll find a plethora of easy vegan dip recipes, homemade salsa and guac….plus an array of gluten-free and vegan appetizers .

Don’t worry though, I didn’t forget the healthy desserts...because I know chocolate is on everyone’s minds!!

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Game Day Snacks
Vegan Appetizers for Super Bowl
Dips to Devour
Game Day Chili
Lasagna for Super Bowl? You bet!
DIY Taco Bar for Super Bowl
Game Day Dessert Recipes

Game Day Snacks

1. Savory Spiced Nuts

Spiced nuts, spilling out of a jar on the counter and filled into small bowls.

Savory Spiced Nuts

They're fun and fabulous….ridiculously addictive and super easy to make. What more could you ask for in a party snack?

Spiced Nuts Recipe

2. Healthy Roasted Chickpeas

Crunchy chickpeas piled into a purple bowl with a spoon of them in the foreground.

Healthy Roasted Chickpeas

If you have a can of chickpeas you can make this crispy, crunchy, delicious snack.

Crispy Roasted Chickpea Recipe

3. Crispy Roasted Black Beans with Taco Seasoning

Crispy black beans loaded into a fun bowl.

Crispy Roasted Black Beans with Taco Seasoning

Crispy Black Beans for the Party Snack win! This easy to make healthy vegan snack is loaded with plant based protein and fiber for a satisfying nosh plus they're sprinkled with taco seasoning for the ultimate addictive tastiness. YUM!

Crispy Roasted Black Beans

4. Miso Potato Wedges

Crispy potato wedges with a dish of ketchup.

Miso Potato Wedges

The tastiest fries ever….serve them as a snack with some ketchup….or load them up with chili for the best chili fries you've ever had!

Miso Potato Wedges

5. Crispy Sweet Potato Fries

Crispy Sweet Potato Fries

You had me at sweet potato fries…the crispy part is just extra…but so are you, and your guests. Make a tray, or two…they're easy, they're delicious and so snackable.

Crispy Sweet Potato Fries.

Vegan Appetizers for Super Bowl

6. Vegan Mozzarella Sticks

Crispy tofu sticks arranged around a dish of marinara.

Vegan Mozzarella Sticks

It's really crisped up baked tofu…that tastes just like gooey mozzarella sticks…I know, unbelievable…but try them, dipped in your favorite marinara for a real treat.

Vegan mozzarella Sticks

7. Vegan Crab Cakes

Vegan Crab Cakes

Vegan Crab Cakes are made with artichoke hearts and simple wholesome ingredients for perfect texture and taste. Pair these crabless cakes with my delicious tahini crab cake sauce for an easy vegan and gluten-free appetizer that’s super fun and tastes incredible.

Vegan Crab Cake Recipe

8. Tofu Satay with Peanut Sauce

Round plate with grilled tofu satay skewers. One skewer with grill marks dipping into a small dish of peanut sauce.

Tofu Satay with Peanut Sauce

Perfectly cooked and flavored tofu on a stick….so fun to pass around with delicious peanut sauce. The ultimate in vegan appetizers.

Tofu Satay Recipe

9. Gluten-free Stuffed Mushrooms

Gluten-free Stuffed Mushrooms

Low in calories and carbs…these gluten-free and vegan stuffed mushrooms are so delish they'll be the hit of the party! This is my go-to appetizer recipe for every and all occasions.

Gluten-free Stuffed Mushrooms

10. Zucchini Pizza Bites

Zucchini Pizza Bites

These are so fun….super tasty, easy to make and incredibly delish! A healthier alternative to traditional pizza….but just as satisfying and you can make them in under 20 minutes!!!

Zucchini Pizza Bites Recipe

11. Sweet and Sour Vegan Meatballs

Vegan Sweet and Sour Meatballs in a small dish with colorful toothpics.

Sweet and Sour Vegan Meatballs

Vegan Sweet & Sour Meatballs are my favorite game day or party appetizer. They’re super tasty, easy to make, gluten-free and also FUN. Plus they have the PERFECT texture so everyone will love them….even meat eaters. Put some toothpicks out and call it finger food!

Vegan Sweet and Sour Meatballs

12. Baked Samosas with Cilantro Chutney

Baked samosa triangles with a green chutney sauce.

Baked Samosas with Cilantro Chutney

Vegan Samosas are baked, not fried and filled with traditional spiced potatoes and peas….the green cilantro chutney is the perfect dipping sauce for a delcious appetizer that everyone will adore.

Baked Samosa Recipe with Chutney

13. No Yeast Flatbread Pizza

Flatbread Pizza with pesto, hummus, yellow and red tomatoes plus fresh basil and red onions. One slice shown up close and a few others partially shown on a wooden cutting board.

No Yeast Flatbread Pizza

No yeast means no wait….for a simple flatbread pizza dough that can be made with your favorite toppings…an easy party appetizer that's perfect for Super Bowl.

Flatbread Pizza Recipe

14. Veggie Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce

Fresh spring rolls cut in half with colorful julienned veggies shown and a small dish of peanut sauce. veggies

Veggie Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce

Any seasonal vegetables can be easily rolled in rice paper and made into spring rolls. They're crunchy and vibrant, super healthy and easy to make. Peanut dipping sauce is sublime…really really good!

Veggie Spring Rolls

Dips to Devour

Serve these delicious dips with chips or crudites…they’re tasty and fun, made with simple wholesome ingredients and fabulous for game day.

15. Vegan White Bean Dip

White bean dip with herbs and crushed red pepper, surrounded by colorful vegetables.

Vegan White Bean Dip

Stop buying hummus and make this instead….white beans are pureed along with garlic and fresh herbs for a super flavorful dip that's ready in just 5 minutes.

Easy Vegan Bean Dip

16. Chipotle Dip and Dressing

Purple sweet potato fries surrounding a small white bowl of chipotle mayo sauce that's also drizzled onto the fries. A few fries are dipping into the sauce that's sprinkled with additional chipotle powder and chopped fresh cilantro.

Chipotle Dip and Dressing

Creamy dairy-free dip with a smoky chipotle flavor…dip your fries, or some veggies, chips or crackers. This delicious dip comes together quickly in the blender or food processor!

Vegan Chipotle Dip

17. Roasted Cauliflower Hummus

Roasted Cauliflower Hummus

Roasted cauliflower is blended with all the regular hummus fixings like tahini, garlic and lemon for a delicious hummus that's made without chickpeas!

Low-carb Cauliflower Hummus

Game Day Chili

18. Easy Vegan Lentil Chili

Bowl of lentil chili, garnished with jalapeno, lime, cilantro and corn chips.

Easy Vegan Lentil Chili

One of my favorite super bowl traditions….game day chili….and this vegan recipe will not disappoint. It's loaded with spices for full flavor plus lentils and beans for a hearty and satisfying vegan chili that everyone will adore.

Vegan Chili Recipe

19. White Bean Vegan Chili

White Bean Chili with colorful garnishes

White Bean Vegan Chili

A fabulously tasty alternative to traditional chili. This white bean version is satisfying and delicious, comes together in just 30 minutes and is the perfect game day food.

White Bean Vegan Chili Recipe

20. Skillet Jalapeno Cornbread

Corn bread with jalapenos cut into pie slices inside a cast iron skillet.

Skillet Jalapeno Cornbread

A must make to serve with chili. This easy skillet recipe has just a hint of spice from the jalapenos and is perfectly crisped on the edges….game day just got a whole lot more fun!

Skillet Vegan Cornbread Recipe

Lasagna for Super Bowl? You bet!

21. Vegan Lasagna Recipe

Lasagna, showing layers of red sauce, white sauce, greens and zucchini.

Vegan Lasagna Recipe

You'll love this tasty vegan lasagna…it feeds a crowd, can be made ahead, uses gluten-free noodles if needed and is so delish, everyone will devour it.

Vegan Lasagna Recipe.

22. Vegan Kale Casesar

Kale, creamy dressing and crunchy chick pea croutons

Vegan Kale Casesar

Exactly what's needed to go with a delish lasagna! Keep it simple and make a kale caesar! This easy vegan dressing is made with tahini and capers for a thick and creamy, super flavorful salad.

Vegan Kale Caesar

DIY Taco Bar for Super Bowl

23. Sheet Pan Fajita Veggies

Sheet Pan Fajita Veggies

Fajita Veggies are the centerpiece of this tasty DIY taco bar situation. They're tasty and made on a sheet pan for super simple clean up.

Fajita Veggie Recipe

24. Vegan Ground Beef

Vegan Ground Beef

No need to buy fake meat products when you can make your own vegan ground beef with whole-food ingredients. This recipe is easy, delicious, healthy and super satisfying. Use it in all your favorite recipes that call for hamburger meat…and definitely include it in your super bowl taco buffet.

Vegan Ground Beef Recipe

25. Lentil Taco Recipe

Bright colorful tacos filled with lentils, pickled onions, cabbage, tomatoes and drizzled with hot sauce.

Lentil Taco Recipe

Fabulous vegan taco filling…just what's needed for your super bowl taco station! This plant-based recipe is made with simple pantry ingredients like lentils, spices, and canned tomatoes and couldn't be any easier.

Lentil Tacos

26. Homemade Guacamole

Close up of a bowl of chunky vegan guacamole sprinkled with red pepper flakes. The bowl is surrounded by tortilla chips and assorted color strips of bell peppers.

Homemade Guacamole

Just a few ingredients will transform your avocados into the tastiest guac! Essential for your taco bar….and seriously, is there any game day that doesn't include guacamole??? Don't forget to buy your avocados in advance so they have time to ripen on the counter!

Guacamole Recipe

27. Dairy-free Sour Cream Recipe

Hinged glass container filled with vegan sour cream and topped with scallions. A lemon half, some cashews and a spoon of salt on the wooden board too.

Dairy-free Sour Cream Recipe

Tacos + Dairy-free Sour Cream is my idea of a match made in heaven….this recipe is made with just 5-ingredients and takes only 5 minutes to make…a must!

Vegan Sour Cream Recipe

Game Day Dessert Recipes

28. White Bean Vegan Blondies

Rows of square cut blondies with chocolate chips.

White Bean Vegan Blondies

Incredibly delicious blondies in just 20 minutes…with plant-based pantry ingredients like white beans and tahini…plus they're freezer friendly so you can make them ahead.

White Bean Blondies

29. Peanut Butter Cookies

Peanut Butter Cookies

Soft and chewy, easy to make and completely delish! That pretty much sums up this healthy peanut butter cookie recipe….they're vegan and grain-free too!

Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe

30. Fudgy Sweet Potato Brownies

Stack of three chocolate brownies topped with chocolate chips and nuts.

Fudgy Sweet Potato Brownies

Moist and delicious…this is a brownie everyone can get behind. Just 4 simple ingredients and they're vegan and gluten-free…made without oil, and they're totally decadent!

Sweet Potato Brownies

31. Healthier Homemade Twix Bars

Three homemade twix bars lined up on a plate with one turned sideways across the top so you can see the three layers.

Healthier Homemade Twix Bars

Crunchy biscuit base + a layer of delicious, gooey caramel + dark chocolate topping…and bonus flakey sea salt! They're sweet, creamy, satisfying and super tasty…just like the Twix Bars you remember…only this is a healthier version!!!

Healthier Twix Bar Recipe

32. Vegan Chocolate Chunk Skillet Cookie

Chocolate chunk skillet cookie drizzled with date syrup, surrounded by more chocolate and fresh raspberries.

Vegan Chocolate Chunk Skillet Cookie

This Chocolate Chunk Skillet Cookie is the perfect recipe when you’re craving something warm, comforting and sweet…but still want a healthy vegan dessert. It’s gluten-free, dairy-free and easy to make from simple pantry ingredients like chickpeas.

Chocolate Chunk Skillet Cookie