Lisa Lillien is the author of the popular Hungry Girl website andemail newsletter, featuring smart, funny advice on guilt-free eating. She is also the author of nine books, six of which debuted at number one on theNew York TimesBest Sellers list. Read herPEOPLE.comblog every Monday for slimmed-down celebrity recipes and more.
MorningStar Farms Buffalo WingsFact: Buffalo wings are delicious and a game-day staple. Another fact: They’re generally loaded with calories and fat… Not ideal for finger food! Whether or not you avoid meat, you’ll love thissaucy swapfor boneless Buffalo wings. Have five for 200 calories and 9g fat — that’s around HALF the fat of regular wings. Serve ’em up with cut veggies and light ranch or blue cheese dressing for dippin’…
Angie’s Popcorn Boom Chicka Pop Lightly Sweet PopcornLong games require high-volume snacks without high calorie counts. This all-naturalfindfrom Angie’s is perfect. It tastes like a mild kettle corn, and you can chomp on an ounce — around 3 1/4 cups! — for just 120 calories and 4g fat. It’s a whole-grain home run, er, touchdown!
Amy’s Spinach Pizza SnacksPizza is another staple of football snackitude. But rather than ordering a pie and downing four slices between meals, satisfy your craving withthese snacks. They’re like the better-for-you version of those Totino’s pizza rolls we all ate way too many of back in the ’90s. Toss back 5 – 6 pieces for 190 calories and 7g fat.
Gardein Meatless SlidersHere’s another option for the no-meat crowd that will still satisfy the whole group. Pick up a box or two of each —BeeflessandChick’n. Then heat them up, and you’ve got a fun snack that’s ready in minutes. The burgers have 150 calories and 3g fat each; the faux-chicken versions each have 190 calories and 6g fat. Just add ketchup and mustard…
HG Recipe Must-Haves…
Holy Moly Guacamole– You could try to have a party without guac… but WHY?
Exploding Chicken Taquitos– Your guests will gobble up these baked-not-fried rollups.
Dan-Good Chili– An awesome veggie chili is pretty much the best thing you can serve for a game-day hangout. Everyone wins!
‘Til next time… Chew the right thing!
source: people.com
