Snack Bowl XLIX!

Seahawks or Patriots

That is the question on everyones mind this weekend. I am not much of a football fan (I enjoy playing it, not so much watching it) but my family is crazy about it. Every year my husband and brother pick a team, just to bug them a little I go for the opposing team (everyone needs a cheerleader right?). This year the pick of the family is the Seattle Seahawks, so naturally I am going to cheer for the New England Patriots. Two of the things I look forward to on Super Bowl Sunday are 1) the commercials and 2) snacking with the family. This year instead of doing the same snacks I am going to change it up a bit. Let’s show our team pride by eating the team colors. Confused?

15 Quick Snack Ideas!

Party like a PATRIOT:
Colors: Red, White and Blue

1. Yogurt Parfaits with any green or blue fruits
   • Layer on the fruits, alternately
   • Top with yogurt, granola and a small blueberry
   • I would recommend this recipe: http://bit.ly/19VmSD9
   • Pair it with some whole grain crackers or pita chips
2. Warm Spinach and Artichoke Dip
   • I enjoy the quinoa chips from Trader Joes, their hexagonal and blue in color!
3. Blue Corn Chips and Homemade Guacamole
   • Asparagus Fries
   • Zucchini Fries
   • Kale Chips
4. Baked Fries
   • Blueberries and Kiwis
   • Honeydew, Blueberries and Kiwis
   • Green Grapes and Blueberries
5. Fruit Kabobs
6. Strawberry and Blueberry layered smoothie.

Snack like a SEAHAWK:
Colors: Blue and Green

1. Fruit Kabobs:
   • Strawberries, Bananas and Blueberries
   • Raspberries, Bananas and Blueberries
2. Strawberries
   • with a Vanilla Bean or Blueberry Yogurt Dip (granola optional)
   • Chocolate Covered Strawberries (my FAV)
3. Roasted Red Potatoes
   • seasoned with garlic, parsley, salt and pepper
4. Tacos
   • Grilled Shrimp Tacos with a Fire Roasted Pepper Salsa and topped with Pomegranate
   • I love this recipe http://bit.ly/1tNQNwJ
5. Veggie Quesadilla with Red Bell Peppers and Tomato Salsa side
6. Veggie Platter
   • Red Bell Peppers
   • Cherry Tomatoes
   • Cauliflower
   • Jicama
7. Granny Smith Apple Chips
   • Cut apples in circles
   • Bake them
   • Top with cinnamon and sugar
8. Chili with Blue Corn Chips
9. Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Guacamole and Cilantro Yogurt Dip

Just remember two things:

1. ENJOY the SuperBowl
2. Eat in Moderation. Use smaller plates to eat with to help control portion size.

Will you be Partying like a Patriot or Snacking like a Seahawk???
Share your snack pics please!