3 Healthy Game Day Snacks That Score Every Time

Game day is here—whether you’re rooting for your team or just here for the food, snacks are non-negotiable. The good news? You don’t have to load up on heavy dips and fried wings to enjoy the spread. These three healthy snacks bring all the flavor, crunch, and spice—without the guilt. 

1. Buffalo Cauliflower Bites  

Ingredients: 

• 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets 
• ½ cup buffalo sauce of choice (like Frank’s) 
• 2 tbsp melted butter or olive oil 
• ½ cup flour (or almond flour for gluten-free) 
• ½ cup water 
• Pinch of garlic powder, salt & pepper 

Directions: 

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 
2. In a bowl, whisk flour, water, garlic powder, salt, and pepper into a batter. 
3. Dip cauliflower florets into the batter, place on the sheet, and bake for 20 minutes. 
4. Mix hot sauce with melted butter/oil.  
5. Toss the baked florets in the sauce. 
6. Return to the oven for another 15 minutes until crispy. 
7. Serve with ranch or blue cheese dip (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version!) 

2. Spicy Roasted Chickpeas  

Ingredients: 

• 1 can chickpeas (15 oz), rinsed and drained 
• 1 tbsp olive oil 
• 1 tsp smoked paprika 
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste) 
• ½ tsp garlic powder 
• Pinch of salt 

Directions: 

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat chickpeas dry with a towel. 
2. Toss chickpeas with olive oil and spices until evenly coated. 
3. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 30–40 minutes, shaking the pan halfway. 
4. Let cool and serve! 

3. Guacamole-Stuffed Mini Peppers  

Ingredients: 

• 1 bag mini sweet peppers, halved and seeded 
• 2 ripe avocados 
• 1 lime, juiced 
• ¼ cup diced red onion 
• 1 small tomato, diced 
• 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped 
• Pinch of salt & pepper 

Directions: 

1. In a bowl, mash avocados with lime juice. 
2. Stir in onion, tomato, cilantro, salt, and pepper. 
3. Spoon guacamole into pepper halves. 
4. Arrange on a platter and watch them vanish before kickoff!