I love the Super Bowl. Even more than the commercials and the game, though, I love the snacking!
Even I won’t try to push a bento on the snacking-est day of the year, but I really didn’t want to undo all the great low-calorie work the whole family has been doing lately.
I put together a quick menu of yum snacks that I’ll be serving on game day, and thought it would be fun to share for other low-cal ideas!
Low-Fat, Low-Calorie Super Bowl Menu
- Cheaty Mojitos: This is my favorite trick! Crystal Light now sells ‘Mojito’ mixes in big, pitcher-sized containers. Mix one with Diet Sprite or 7-Up instead of water, and add vodka or rum for a grown-up drink. Kids can even enjoy the non-spiked version, as it tastes very tropical and fun.
- Baby Carrots with Light Ranch Dip: Get a really huge bag, since these will replace the mindless potato chip snarfing.
- Smoked Salmon Sushi Rolls: Sushi is so easy to make, and I like smoked salmon the best- especially since it’s readily available no matter how far away from the coast you are (though crab stick works well, too). For a quick primer on making simple sushi rolls, watch this video.
- Steamed Wontons: Just buy standard frozen wontons and steam them on the stovetop (or in a steamer/rice cooker, if you have one); serve with Teriyaki sauce for dipping.
- Light Microwave Popcorn with White Cheddar Sprinkle: Be sure to pick up a cheese-flavored sprinkle for the top; they’re usually low-calorie anyway, and make all the difference!
- Miso Soup: For filling in empty stomachs in bulk. Make your own if you like, with dashi, Miso, nori, and tofu, or just get a few packets of instant miso soup (they taste fine).
- Caramel Rice Cakes: A very low-calorie way to satisfy a sweet tooth.
