From crispy kale chips to fudgy brownies, here are five healthy Super Bowl snacks that will put a refreshing spin on your traditional Super Bowl foods
Did you know that the Super Bowl is the second largest food consumption day of the year? While the game-day snacks largely comprise greasy and heavy burgers and pizzas, we are here to provide you with healthy and delicious alternatives to your usual high-on-calories game-day food. So, dig out your pans and bowls for some incredibly healthy Super Bowl snacks for you and your loved ones. All of these Super Bowl snacks contain a nutrient-dense superfood, moringa. The moringa plant contains over 90 nutrients, including 47 antioxidants, 25 vitamins and minerals and all nine amino acids. It is a caffeine-free energy booster that contains more protein, iron, fiber and calcium than kale and is more potent than turmeric.
Here are 5 delectable and healthy Super Bowl snacks that you can enjoy this game season without gaining those extra pounds. And because the biggest day for football falls on February 13th, these super bowl foods will fit in effortlessly with your V-day meal ideas as well.
Moringa Super Smoothie Bowl
A mouth-watering Super Bowl snack that will give you the much-needed energy to cheer for your favorite team in all your glory.
Ingredients:
- Fresh frozen blueberries
- Fresh frozen strawberries
- 1 sliced avocado
- Greek yogurt
- 1 scoop moringa powder
- Maple syrup
- Vanilla extract
- Homemade granola for topping
- Frozen blueberries for topping
- Sliced frozen strawberries for topping
Directions:
Add the first seven ingredients into the blender one by one. Blend them together until the consistency is smooth and thick. Pour into a bowl and decorate with colorful toppings. Enjoy this healthy Super Bowl snack treat.
Moringa Baked Kale Chips
A low-calorie nutrient-dense Super Bowl food that will make you want to keep digging into that bowl for more.
Ingredients:
- 3 cups fresh kale leaves
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 scoop moringa powder
- Kosher salt to taste
- Ground black pepper to taste
Directions:
To make this relishing Super Bowl food, put the kale leaves in a bowl and add the oil. Use your hands to work your way into the leaves. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle the moringa powder all over. Massage the leaves again. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Spread the leaves on 2 baking sheets. Bake for 24-27 minutes until the leaves become crispy. Enjoy this nutrient-dense Super Bowl food.
Moringa Chocolate Brownie
A delectable Super Bowl snack that is guaranteed that it is as tasty as it is healthy.
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp roasted and blended oats
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 scoop of moringa powder
- 1/2 tbsp maple syrup( as per your choice)
- 1/2 ripe banana
- Pinch of salt
- 1/3 cup milk
- 3 tbsp dark chocolate chunks
Directions:
Blend all the above ingredients (except the chocolate chunks) until the mixture is smooth. Add the chocolate chunks. Bake at 180C/350 F for 15-18 minutes. Rejoice game day with this healthy Super Bowl snack.
Moringa Oatmeal Cookies
A crowd-pleasing and healthy Super Bowl snack packed with the goodness of oats and the sweet bursts of raisins.
Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup and 2 tbsp honey
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp moringa powder
- 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp grated nutmeg
- 1 ½ cup raisins
- 3 cups rolled oats
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease two cookie sheets. In a large bowl, beat butter. Add the brown sugar and honey and beat until the mixture turns creamy. Slowly add eggs and beat once again. Put in vanilla extract. Take another bowl and mix all the dry ingredients. Add this mixture into the butter-egg mix. Stir in the raisins followed by oats. Scoop out the dough on cookie sheets and bake for 10-15 minutes, until the edges turn golden brown. Cool for a while. Store in an airtight container. These cookies do not just make excellent Super Bowl foods but are great snacks for any other day as well.
Moringa Ricotta Cheese Dip
Your hunt for the perfect cheese dip ends here. This healthy Super Bowl snack is what dreams are made of.
Ingredients:
- Whole milk ricotta cheese
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Honey
- 1 scoop moringa powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Dash of salt
- Dash of pepper
- Mint leaves for garnish
- French baguette for serving
Directions:
Blend all the ingredients in a food processor until the consistency becomes thick. Taste and add salt, oil or pepper if needed. Pour the mixture in a medium-sized bowl and garnish with mint leaves. Serve with a French baguette. Relish this Super Bowl food with your loved ones.
