Score BIG with these Superbowl Swaps!

For a lot of people, Super Bowl Sunday equals a hefty Super Bowl snack time. Savory items like chips, dips, wings, and pizza are standard, but it's not a bad idea to also offer up healthy, lighter fare for yourself and guests. 

There are some easy swaps you can make for your favorite Super Bowl snacks that make them a little bit better for you and for your guests' waistlines. And the best part? These Super Bowl snacks are so tasty that no one will probably miss the fatty and greasy fare!

Hold the delivery this year and get creative in the kitchen.   I've made it easy for you.

These easy Super Bowl recipes are definite winners.  No matter who you are rooting for!

Instead of Jalapeno Poppers ------> Cheese-Stuffed Mini-Peppers
Lighten up your Taco Dip ------> Skinny Seven-Layer Taco Dip
Instead of wings ------> Clean-Eating Crockpot Buffalo Chicken
Spice up your salad ------> Mexican Side Salad

Also, as a "dipper", have you tried THESE yet?  They are "tortilla chips", but made with black beans.  They taste super-yummy and satisfy my tortilla chip-craving.  I think there are only 3-4 ingredients in them!

If you try any of these recipes for YOUR gathering, please leave me a note in the comments - would love to hear from you!  XO

ALL THE BEST,

Skinny Seven-Layer Taco Dip!

Need an appetizer for a holiday party?  We are taking this one to a New Year's Eve party this evening. 

 

All the taste, without all of the guilt! 

 

 

Skinny Seven-Layer Taco Dip

 

Bean Layer:

• 1 can black beans, drained & rinsed
• 1/4 cup salsa, low sodium
• 1 tsp. all-natural taco seasoning mix (I make mine homemade, using this recipe.)
• 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
• 1 tsp. garlic powder

White Layer:

• 1-1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, non-fat

Salsa Layer:

• 1 cup salsa, low sodium

Guacamole Layer:

• 3 medium avocados, pitted & skin removed
• 1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped
• 1 tsp. taco seasoning
• 1/2 small jalapeño, finely diced

Other Layers:

• 3 cups iceberg lettuce, finely shredded
• 1 cup Tex Mex, Colby Jack or Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup black olives, pitted & sliced

 

1. In a small bowl, mash beans with a fork. Add remaining Bean Layer ingredients and mix. Spread the mixture in 8 x 11 baking (clear) dish or onto any other large serving platter.
2. Spread White Layer over the beans followed by a Salsa Layer.
3. In a small bowl, mash avocados with a fork and add remaining ingredients from Guacamole Layer. Mix and spread on top of Salsa Layer.
4. Place a layer of lettuce over the Guacamole Layer and top with cheese. Garnish with black olives. Serve immediately with any healthy tortilla chips.

This recipe was adapted from ifoodreal.com. 

An estimate for the 21 Day Fix with 8 servings:  1/2 a green, 1/2 a red, 2 blues, 1/2 a yellow.

If you would like to participate in one of my monthly 21 Day Fix online accountability groups, get in touch with me here, or email me directly at chrispechulis@gmail.com!

Give this one a try, and let me know how you like it!

Have a healthy and happy New Year's!

ALL THE BEST,