Super Bowl Snacks: Healthy Eats for the Big Game!

Avid football fan or not, I'm going to bet you have a Super Bowl Party to attend this weekend. And let's be honest, unless you are a fan of the two teams playing, this Sunday is much more a gathering for good food, ranking your favorite commercials during the Super Bowl and of course, watching the Halftime Performance. 

Worried about how you are going to stay on track with healthy alternatives during Gametime? Fear not, My Engineered Nutrition is to the rescue! I've gather my FAVORITE healthy recipes perfect for watching Big Game. You'll be a hit at your Super Bowl Party if you bring one of these dishes...and no one will be the wiser that it's healthy!

APPETIZERS

Brussels Sprout Chips

Baked Sweet Potato Chips

Buffalo Chicken Nachos

Gametime Guacamole

Avocado Lime Dressing

MAINS

Buffalo Chili

Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

Bison Sliders

BBQ Chicken Pizza on Cauliflower Crust

Slow Cooker Carnitas

Guacamole

Yum

We all have that one recipe we cling  to; the one we know like the back of our hand and can make with our eyes closed. For me, it is guacamole. For as long as I can remember, guacamole has been "my thing". Growing up, I was always in charge of making the guacamole. I took pride in teaching my younger sister how to make guacamole. I love making guacamole so much that at the age of 10, I asked for a molcajete (volcanic rock mortar and pestle). 

One of my staple snacks to enjoy while watching football is guacamole. Its so delicious, easy to make and a huge crowd pleaser. 

Everyone has their own preference on how they enjoy their guacamole. Chunky or creamy? Spicy or mild? Simple or complex? 

I believe my guac is the perfect balance of all these qualities, making it the best you'll ever taste! Also, my secret touch: cumin.

Consistency is number one on my list for making the best guacamole. I have my method of scoring and then scooping the avocado in chunks to preserve a nice consistency. I love texture in my guac!

Usually guacamole is served with tortilla chips - not the healthiest option! Instead, try serving yours up with carrots, broccoli and peppers. You still get a nice crunch but without the added fat.

Guacamole

Servings: 8

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 avocados (roughly 10 oz of avocado)
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped
• 1 roma tomato
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp cumin
• 1-2 tbsp jalapeno, chopped (optional - depends on how spicy you want this!)

Directions:

1. Start by preparing your avocados. I do this by cutting them in half and removed my pit. Next, I score the halves length-wise and width-wise which creates small cubes. Scoop avocado from skin, which will leave you with many small pre-cut cubes of avocado, into a medium mix big bowl. 
2. Add remaining ingredients to mixing bowl and mash all ingredients together. Continue mixing until all ingredients are well incorporated, but chunky consistency is still kept. Serve with fresh vegetables or tortilla chips.

Nutritional Information (1 serving)

70 calories - 1 g Protein, 4 g Carbohydrates, 5.5 g Fat