Super Bowl weekend is one of the biggest food events of the year. And the means the table is stacked with comfort foods that are easy to overdo.
But enjoying the big game doesn’t have to mean hitting pause on your fitness goals. With a little planning, it’s completely possible to enjoy bold, crowd-pleasing flavors without feeling like you’ve undone weeks of progress.
That’s why we put together a list of 6 game-day appetizers that deliver on taste while keeping things balanced. These recipes are designed to satisfy your cravings, support your routine, and still feel like a treat.
Whether you’re locked in on every play or just there for the food and commercials, these options make it easy to enjoy Super Bowl Sunday ... without the post-game regret.
No-Bake Protein Peanut Butter Cups
Ingredients:
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- ½ cup 1st Phorm Level-1 chocolate protein powder
- 2–3 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- ½ cup melted dark chocolate (or sugar-free)
Instructions:
- Mix PB + protein + sweetener
- Press into muffin liners
- Top with melted chocolate
Freeze 20–30 min
Macros Per 1 cup (1 small muffin liner):
Calories: 183 Protein: 7g Carbs: 11g Fat: 13g
Cowboy Caviar Chicken Dip
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
- 1 can black beans, drained & rinsed
- 1 cup corn (canned, frozen, or roasted)
- 4 oz light cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- ½ cup shredded Mexican-blend or pepper jack cheese
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
Optional: diced jalapeño, red onion, or green chiles
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese + Greek yogurt until smooth.
- Fold in chicken, beans, corn, cheese, and seasonings.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake 20–25 min until hot and bubbly.
- Optional: broil 2–3 min for a golden top.
Serve With:
- Bell pepper strips
- Celery
- Protein chips or whole-grain tortilla chips
Shortcut: This also works great in a slow cooker on LOW for 2 hours.
Macros Per 1 cup serving (¼ batch):
Calories: 330 Protein: 35g Carbs: 23g Fat: 11g
Buffalo Chicken Ranch Skewers
Makes: 8 skewers
Ingredients:
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1½-inch cubes
- ½ cup buffalo sauce (Frank’s or similar)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Skewers
- Cherry tomatoes or celery chunks (or both or other veggies of your choosing)
- Wooden or metal skewers
- Greek Yogurt Ranch Drizzle
- 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 packet ranch seasoning (or 1 tbsp DIY ranch seasoning)
- 1–2 tbsp water or milk (to thin)
- Optional: squeeze of lemon
Instructions:
- Prep & Season
- Preheat grill to medium-high or oven to 400°F
- Toss chicken cubes with buffalo sauce, garlic powder, paprika, salt & pepper
- Assemble Skewers
- Thread chicken onto skewers, alternating with tomatoes or celery
Cook:
Grill
- Grill 10–12 minutes total, turning every few minutes until cooked through.
Oven
- Bake 18–22 minutes, flipping halfway.
Optional: broil 2 minutes for char.
Make Ranch Drizzle:
- Mix Greek yogurt, ranch seasoning, and liquid until smooth and drizzle-able.
- Drizzle ranch over skewers right before serving or serve on the side for dipping.
Macros (Per 1 Skewer):
Calories: 180 Protein: 20–22g Carbs: 2g Fat: 6–7g
(Assumes 4 oz cooked chicken + light buffalo sauce)
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip
Ingredients:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 scoop Carbon Fire Element vanilla protein powder
- 2 tbsp almond or peanut butter
- Mini chocolate chips
- Splash vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Mix everything until thick and smooth
- Chill 20 minutes
Serve With:
- Apple slices
- Graham crackers
- Protein pretzels
Macros Per ½ cup serving (¼ batch):
Calories: 128 Protein: 14g Carbs: 6g Fat: 5g
Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Skewers
Makes: 8 skewers
Ingredients:
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1½-inch chunks
- 8 slices center-cut bacon, cut in half
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, helps seasoning stick)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
Optional glaze
- Sugar-free BBQ sauce or
- Honey-mustard (light drizzle)
Skewers
- Wooden or metal skewers (If wooden, soak 20 min)
Instructions:
Prep
- Preheat oven to 400°F (or air fryer to 390°F)
- Season chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and pepper
Wrap & Skewer
- Wrap each chicken chunk with ½ slice bacon
- Thread onto skewers, leaving a little space between pieces
Cook:
Oven Method
- Place skewers on a foil-lined rack or baking sheet
- Bake 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway
- Optional: broil 2–3 minutes for extra crisp bacon
Air Fryer Method
- Air fry at 390°F for 14–16 minutes, turning once
Grill Option
- Medium heat, 12–15 minutes, turning often to prevent flare-ups
Glaze
- Brush lightly with sugar-free BBQ or honey-mustard during the last 3 minutes
Macros Per 1 Skewer (3 oz cooked chicken + 1 slice center-cut bacon):
Calories: 220 Protein: 23g Carbs: 1–3g Fat: 12g
Greek Yogurt French Onion Dip
Ingredients:
- 2 cups plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 packet French onion soup mix (or DIY: onion powder, garlic powder, dried onion, salt)
Optional upgrades:
- 1–2 tbsp caramelized onions
- Black pepper
- Splash of Worcestershire sauce
Instructions:
- Stir everything together until fully combined
- Chill at least 30 minutes (huge flavor difference)
- Taste and adjust seasoning
Serve With:
- Carrots, cucumbers, mini peppers
Pita chips or pretzel thins
Macros Per ¼ cup serving (2 tbsp):
Calories: 42 Protein: 6g Carbs: 3–4g Fat: 0g