Whether your waiting (in)patiently for college bowl games during the holidays, or the Big Game on February 7th, don’t wait to plan your snacks. Just because game-day celebrations are known for fatty, calorie-laden free-for-alls, doesn’t mean you can’t break that mold! Do any of these crowd pleasers sound good to you this year?
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Instead of: |
Try this: |
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Cheese and Crackers |
Hummus and Pita Chips |
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Mixed Nuts |
Pretzel and Cereal-Based Munchies |
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Sour Cream Dips and Chips |
Plain Yogurt Dips and Veggies |
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Pigs in a Blanket |
Deviled Eggs (with low-fat mayo) |
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Bowls of Candy |
Tray of cut Fruit |
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Nachos and Cheese |
Baked Nachos and Salsa |
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Soda and Beer |
Fruit-based Punch |
Keep in mind, you’re not substituting flavor with any of these choices!
Here’s our family favorite that can be made Fat-Free, Low-Fat, or Full Fat, and tastes great year-round!
Pop’s Horseradish Dip
One Brick Cream Cheese (8oz)
Horseradish* to taste
Hot Sauce
1. First, choose cheese according to desired fat: fat-free, neufchatel cheese (low-fat), or regular cream cheese. Soften until mixable.
2. Add horseradish and hot sauce to taste. Pop says he usually starts with 3 tablespoons horseradish and a few shakes of the hot sauce bottle, and then sometimes adds more depending on if he wants “5-Alarm Fire” bite, or “Bridge Club” flavor. Mix into cheese thoroughly.
3. Refrigerate for a few hours for best flavor!
*In case you didn’t know, horseradish is fat-free and very good for your overall health. In one tablespoon of prepared horseradish, there is only 6 calories, 1.4 grams of carbohydrates, 14 milligrams of sodium, and tons of flavor!
