35 Healthy Game Day Recipes

This easy-to-assemble snack board combines veggies, pita, crackers, pretzels and hummus for a colorful and healthy snack everyone can enjoy!

Homemade guacamole is easier than you think! It takes just a few ingredients to turn avocados into a delicious dip to eat with chips or top tacos, burgers and more.


Who’s ready for game day? These buffalo chicken stuffed potato skins combine to popular game day foods – buffalo wings and potato skins – for a handheld appetizer that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

Raise your hand if you love hummus or Ranch dip! We combine the two for a tasty Ranch Hummus Dip that kids and adults will love.

Traditional spinach dip is usually loaded with cream cheese or sour cream. This lightened-up version is made with Greek yogurt for a
healthier, but still creamy and delicious, version.

This Taco Dip is a remake of the classic 7-layer dip, made with swaps like Greek yogurt for sour cream and low-sodium refried beans. Serve with baked tortilla chips or veggies for dipping.

Put a fresh veggie spin on pizza, a kid favorite, with this easy recipe. Cauliflower is a powerhouse of nutrients that help fight cancer, improve heart health and boost brain health.

Juicy baked chicken and apple meatballs stuffed with sharp cheddar and bathed in an apple butter barbeque sauce. These sassy meatballs are a guaranteed hit at any party or game-day celebration and can be adapted to fit your slow cooker too!

You’re just five ingredients away from this quick and easy tzatziki recipe! Serve this dip chilled with your favorite veggies for an after-school snack or a fun party dip.

Whether you’re cheering on your favorite team, enjoying family movie night or looking for a freezer-friendly snack to make with the kiddos, these 4-ingredient BBQ chicken taquitos will be a hit!

Offer up a "sweeter" potato skin for your game day spread.

Potato skins and game day go hand-in-hand, but don’t get sacked with overly greasy foods on your field. These baked potato skins are still crispy, cheesy and delicious, but just a little big healthier. No flags on this play!

Whether you’re looking for a quick game day snack, something to munch on for a family movie night or an appetizer for an upcoming party, these quick and easy Pepperoni Pizza Rolls should be added to your list!

Score a touchdown at your tailgating party with this buffalo chicken stuffed celery. Buffalo wings can be messy, but this recipe has all the flavor of wings in a healthier, crunchy snack. Heading out early for a tailgate? You can prep these ahead of time!

Deviled eggs are a great traditional appetizer for any party or potluck. Add a little touch of green onion to make these look like footballs and you have the perfect game day snack.

Cowboy Caviar is the perfect veggie-packed dip! Full of healthy ingredients, it’s perfect as a salsa, dip or topping for salads, chicken or fish. You can prepare in advance, just leave out the avocado until ready to serve to keep from browning.

These sliders are perfect for little hands! Adding black beans to the patties is easy and pumps up the protein to keep the whole family fuller longer.

These really do make the perfect Game Day appetizer, but these Walnut and Blue Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms are also great to eat as a light lunch or dinner.

Not all salsas need to be tomato based. This black bean and corn salsa is perfect any time of the year. Grab your chips and dip!

These easy, healthy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites are made in the oven, perfect for football!

Healthy snacks to keep in the refrigerator for when the munchies strike, or super cute portable appetizers for your next party — and let’s just say that the dreaded communal dip bowl is now a thing of the past.

Yes, you can make fries with avocados! These crispy oven-baked avocado fries are a delicious appetizer or snack. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, or make your own cilantro lime dipping sauce using Greek yogurt.

This Easy Roasted Tomato Hummus is a huge hit with the whole family, perfect for pairing with veggies that your little ones may not eat on their own (a total mom-win!).

Kids love tater tots! These homemade broccoli tater tots are easy to make and freezer-friendly.

These Barbecue Ranch Chicken Salad Sliders are a perfect addition to any game day menu because they can easily be made ahead of time and aren’t overly filling but work great with whatever else you may be serving.

These Mac n’ Cheese Muffins are a healthy spin on a kid-favorite. Since they’re fun to eat and packed with flavor, kids won’t even know they’re filled with veggies!

These crispy smashed potatoes are a lighter spin on classic potato skins and sure to satisfy French fry cravings. 

These little beef burritos are filled with spicy beef, jalapeño, onions, black beans, corn, cheese, and a mix of herbs and spices, and they are baked until slightly crispy. What makes them babies? They are made with taco sized flour tortillas.

Whether you’re celebrating Taco Tuesday, looking for a fun game day snack or party appetizer, these mini wonton taco cups are perfect!

Whether creating a Homegating spread to cheer on your favorite team, celebrating Cinco de Mayo or just looking for a way to spice up Taco Tuesday, this ultimate taco board will amaze family and friends!

Taquitos are a kid-friendly and easy way to get veggies into kiddos, and this homemade version is no exception. Packed with cauliflower, black beans and corn, kids will happily eat these for lunch, dinner or as a snack.

Looking for a new way to serve salad? Why not turn it into these fun wonton cups for a healthy appetizer? Just a few ingredients required – wonton wrappers, a chopped salad kit and chicken – to make a fun dish everyone will rave about!

Add flavor and a healthy dose of veggies to your burgers! When it’s time to fire up the grill for the summer, make sure to add this recipe to you list.