Power Through Super Bowl Sunday With These Keto-Friendly Snacks
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Power Through Super Bowl Sunday With These Keto-Friendly Snacks
Super Bowl Sunday may be the one food holiday that most keto dieters can rest easy — after all, there's plenty of meats, cheese, and dairy-filled dips to be had. While party favorites like chips and crackers may be off the menu, that doesn't mean you can't add a side of crudité to save the day (or create chips out of cheese!). You'll be able to create one heck of a cheese plate to start; soft and hard cheeses are all keto-approved, and they're delicious alongside fried zucchini chips and keto-approved boxed goodies.
If you're going the store-bought snack route, just be sure to stay clear of added sugars in dips, sauces, bagged snacks, and convenience foods. Carbohydrates may be easier to dodge and spot from a mile away, but sugar can hide in things like ketchup, salad dressings, canned and dried fruits (especially those in nut mixes!), and tea, among other things. Something as innocent as spicy trail mix from your local grocery store could threaten to send your body ricocheting off ketosis. It's best to stick to classics like cheesy keto nachos and popcorn, among others.
Don't believe us? Just check out this list of keto-friendly Super Bowl snacks that even non-keto dieters will love. We've got recipes that will work as appetizers (hello, bacon and cheese deviled eggs) or even cuts of tender protein (looking at you spicy jerk drumsticks). We've also thrown in a couple of low-carb dessert options because everyone deserves a treat.
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Chicken Souvlaki Skewers
The rub used for classic Souvlaki flavors is free of sugar and carb-friendly, which makes these skewers a welcome addition to any keto spread.
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Tomato and Mozzarella Bites
Mozzarella makes a perfect keto popper! Dressed with a little balsamic and spiked alongside tomato and fresh basil, this vegetarian kabob feels elevated and light.
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Pimiento-Cheese Deviled Eggs
It's like rolling two classic Southern snacks into one. You can make these stuffed eggs up to a day in advance; simply serve when guests arrive.
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Everything Bagel Dip
It's everything you love about your bagel — minus the actual dough. There's about 2g of carbs in each serving, so don't go too crazy.
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Grilled Lamb Meatball and Pepper Skewers
Coated in fresh mint, shallots, oregano, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, these savory meatballs are delicious all on their own. If you do skewer them, add a selection of bell peppers, as these are very low in naturally occurring carbohydrates.
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Everything Cheese Balls
This updated take on a 1950s classic gets the mini treatment. If you wrap them tightly, these fun-sized apps will keep in the fridge for up to a week. There's also three other flavor combos to play with.
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Cauliflower "Popcorn"
This satisfying take on an all-time party favorite is actually a cinch to make. Try customizing it with a custom keto variation of your favorite spice blend.
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Keto Veggie Rolls
Straight of the garden, these vegan snacks also happen to be keto-friendly, too. Plate them right before your guests arrive, as they can stand at room temp for up to an hour.
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Smoky Guacamole
Sure, you may not be able to dunk tortilla chips into guac, but you can still enjoy some with vegetables (or just a spoon). Pro tip: Stuff the avocado skins with guac for presentation points, and serve individually to your guests.
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Spicy Jerk Drumsticks
These tasty drumsticks are like supersized chicken wings for your hungry keto guests. You'll need to swap out the brown sugar listed in this recipe for a faux sugar substitute (or simply omit sugar altogether).
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Keto Diet for Beginners: 75 Easy Recipes
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Loving these snack ideas? You'll find even more keto-approved appetizers and party favorites in our beginner's guide to starting a keto diet. Learn the ins and outs of keto diet rules, plus new and exciting ways to cook keto-approved meals for each meal of the day.
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Keto-Friendly Nutty Shortbread Cookies
Who says dessert can't be keto? Swapping out flour for nuts is a smart way to remove carb counts while also creating a buttery, crumbly texture.
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Keto Almond Butter Fudge Recipe
Another sugarless alternative to dessert, almond butter packs a punch of plant-based proteins (including magnesium and vitamin E) into this wholesome treat. You may also sub ket0-friendly peanut butter or cashew butter in this straightforward recipe.
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Zucchini Tater Tots
These faux tater tots make use of cheese in place of traditional potatoes. You'll bake a big batch to perfection in just 30 minutes.
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Spinach-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
You'll shop for a bunch of thick portobello mushroom caps before stuffing them with spinach, shallots, sour cream, and of course, more mushrooms.
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Vegan + Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies
Have a sweet tooth? These flax-infused cookies are for you, as they're made with keto-approved chocolate chips.
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Keto-Friendly Crab Salad-Stuffed Avocado
Turn up the dreamy factor of the creamy profile of an avocado by stuffing it with real crabmeat, cream cheese, red pepper, cucumber, scallion, and cilantro.
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Keto Taco Cups
Just like you can make chips out of cheese, taco shells can also be fashioned out of fried cheese. Let your cheese cool in the muffin shell before stuffing them with keto-friendly ingredients.
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Keto Garlic Herb Biscuits
Using almond flour, you'll create pillowy biscuits that are perfectly seasoned with chives, parsley, and black pepper. Served with warm butter, you'll have no problem knocking a few of these biscuits out.
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Keto Queso Dip With Goat and Cheddar Cheese
A updated take on chile con queso, this spicy dip is best served with cool crudités — jalapeño can be replaced with habanero or a Scotch bonnet chile.
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Three Cheese Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
Greek yogurt, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese form the trio of an opulent creamy sauce.
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Ta-Ketos
Another ingenious use for crispy cheese, simply roll these keto taquitos up when the cheese has cooled a bit — but not all the way through.
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Keto Smoked Salmon Fat Bombs
This keto version of the salmon and cream cheese pinwheel omits tortillas but still has all the rich, delicious flavor. Add a sprinkle of chopped fresh dill if you like, or swap in pistachios to add crunch to these savory nuggets.
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Keto-Friendly Bacon-Cheese Deviled Eggs
Loaded with bacon and Swiss cheese, this fat-filled egg is perfect for any keto dieter.
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Buffalo Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
You'll have guests asking for seconds of this zesty take on a low-carb wrap.
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Bell Pepper Nachos
You won't miss the chips in these low-carb veggie nachos. Everything is still crunchy and crispy, and you'll love the loaded toppings, too.
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Keto BLT Salad
Portion out a small amount of this hearty salad, which contains a small amount of your daily carbohydrate intake. We swapped in bacon fat instead of olive oil in our DIY dressing, which helps reduce the overall amount of carbs involved.
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Keto Portobello Mushroom Pizza
Skip the dough altogether and make personalized pizzas for each keto Super Bowl guest. You'll broil your mushroom caps to make a "crust" and then load up on mozzarella, which is high in fat and protein but low on carbs.
You'll only be saying one thing on gameday: Touchdown! 😍
