Game Day tips & tricks

Super Bowl Sunday is coming up! 🏈

And maybe you want to watch the big game with all your friends, but you’re worried that all the “big snacks” will mess up your nutrition. If that’s the case, we’ve got good news! With some game planning of your own, you can score some delicious Sunday evening treats without fumbling your meal plan.

Here’s my personal playbook - use what’s helpful. :)

Pizza

Who doesn’t love pizza?! Especially on Game Day!

But delivery pizza is going to be full of grease, fat, and processed ingredients. So if you’re trying to avoid all that - why not make your own healthier version?

Here is the recipe for a wheat flour crust that I love. Don’t forget to add protein!

• Combine 1 tbsp yeast with 1 cup of warm water.

• Let sit for 5 minutes, then add:

• 2 tbsp sugar (I use coconut sugar, but you could use organic cane sugar or whatever sugar you would like)

• 2 tsp salt

• 2 tbsp oil (I’ve used both coconut and olive)

• Mix all of that up, then add 2 ½ cups flour (I use wheat flour, you can use whatever you would like) and mix it all up until it’s in a ball (I usually have to finish mixing with my hands).

• Cover with a towel and let sit for 30 minutes.

• Roll it onto a pizza pan, and poke it with a fork all over before placing it in the oven.

• Bake at 425 degrees until it’s a little brown (roughly 10 minutes).

• Put on your pizza sauce (I usually use Rao’s because it’s lower sugar) and all of your favorite toppings,and bake until the cheese is bubbly and brown.

Chips and Dip

Chips and dip are always a crowd pleaser. Such a good crunch! But hummus and/or guacamole with vegetables, pita chips, or protein chips may be better aligned with your goals.

If you want to try your hand at making your own dips at home, I love this homemade guacamole and this homemade hummus.

Wings

Wings and football go together like Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift. ;) Instead of ordering greasy, deep-fried wings, try making them in the air fryer! No need for a timeout; it takes 20 minutes or less, which is much faster than delivery anyway.

Nachos

Nachos are another thing you can make yourself - and control the ingredients that go into them! Grab your favorite lower-calorie chips, pita chips or protein chips, reduced-fat (or dairy-free) cheese, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, etc. Make sure to add a protein, like grilled or pulled chicken!

Extra (protein) point: You could also make a simple chili that can be thrown together and ready for the big game in no time! Here’s one - or find another you love that uses a crock pot or pressure cooker.

Dessert

This is my go-to black bean brownie recipe:

• 2 tbsp coconut oil

• 1/3 cup almond milk (or any other milk)

• 1 can black beans (rinsed)

• 2 tbsp cocoa powder

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ½ cup quick oats

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 1/2-1/3 cups chocolate chips

• ½ tsp salt

• For extra protein: Add ½ cup chocolate protein powder

Mix together in a food processor and then bake on 350 degrees for 15-18 minutes.

You could also give dessert hummus and strawberries a try - yum! Or if the clock is ticking down, you could always throw together a quick no-bake protein ball like this one.

These are just a few ideas; there are tons of other healthy recipes out there - alternatives of your favorite game day foods/dishes that you can try. 

If the Super Bowl is a big day for you, and it’s worth it to totally splurge… then by all means, do it! 🏈 No judgment here. :) But if you’d rather keep your long-term goals in mind, with a bit of strategic planning, you can still have a good time with friends, family, and football - all while staying on track.

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