If you’re one of the nearly 100 million people tuning into the Super Bowl this weekend, we know you’re excited to see Rihanna perform. We also guesstimate that about 50% of those viewers are really just there for the full day of hangs with friends and the snacks.
The problem with Super Bowl snacks, though, is that they are typically less than healthy. Here are a few of our favorite finger foods that satisfy a craving for salty, creamy, and crunchy…without throwing us off of our New Year health streak.
Buffalo Cauliflower Poppers
Recipe Type:side, snack
Dietary Info:Vegan optional, Gluten-free
Serving Size:6
Prep Time:10 min
Cook Time:25 min
Total Time:35 min
Ingredients for the Cauliflower:
1 large head cauliflower, chopped into bite-size florets
½ cup chickpea flour
½ tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
½ tsp onion powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp black pepper
½ cup full-fat coconut milk from a can, well-shaken.
Ingredients for the sauce:
½ cup buffalo sauce (We love this paleo version by Noble Made.)
2 tbsp honey
3 tbsp ghee or coconut oil
Optional: healthy ranch dressing or dipping sauce of choice
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees, and use ghee or coconut oil to grease the baking sheet.
2. Mix together the chickpea flour, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
3. Whisk in the coconut milk until there are no dry clumps.
4. Dip each floret in the batter mixture coating completely.
5. Let the excess drip off (don’t want them soggy!), and arrange in a single layer on the oiled baking sheet.
6. Bake for 10 minutes.
7. Using tongs, flip over each piece, and bake for another 10 minutes.
8. While the cauliflower is baking, combine the buffalo wing sauce, remaining ghee or coconut oil, and the honey in a medium saucepan.
9. Bring to a simmer over medium heat for 2-3 minutes and remove—you don’t want it to burn.
10. Brush the sauce all over the baked cauliflower, and bake for another 10 minutes. For extra crispness, broil them for a few minutes.
Serve with fresh veggies like matchstick carrots and celery along with your favorite dipping sauce!
Vegan Caviar and Plantain Chips
Recipe Type:side, snack
Dietary Info:Vegan, Gluten-free
This seasonal twist on traditional guacamole is sure to be a crowd pleaser. The recipe below mixes some delicious textures that pop in your mouth and bring the unexpected!
Sarah Lefton's Winter Guac
Recipe Type:side, snack
Dietary Info:Vegan, Gluten-free
Ingredients:
6 medium, ripe avocados
1/2 white or red onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 juice of a lime
1/2 jalapeño, chopped
1 mango, cut into small cubes
1 4oz-package of ready-to-eat, fresh pomegranate arils
1 tsp salt
Instructions:
1. Remove the avocado flesh, and place in a bowl.
2. Mash the avocado, and mix it well with the lime juice and salt.
3. Add all other chopped ingredients.
4. Sprinkle the pomegranate arils on top.
Use it as a spread on toast, or dip with your favorite chips or veggies!
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