6 High Protein Snack Recipes for Super Bowl Sunday

Josh England
Written By: Josh England
January 31st, 2017
Updated: June 13th, 2020
Categories: Articles Nutrition
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6 High Protein Snack Recipes for Super Bowl Sunday
Planning to treat yourself and have an epic cheat day during the Super Bowl? Check out these 6 recipes to get all of the taste without unnecessary macros.

Super Bowl Sunday might as well be classified as an American holiday.

Honestly, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Football for the actual fans, superstar halftime performances for music lovers, and multi-million dollar commercials that rival anything opening in the box office that weekend.

I feel like I’m forgetting something…

Oh yea! Tons of food! Like enough food to get double the amount of calories in your average bulker’s diet plan.

Seriously, the calorie count of the average American during the day of the Super Bowl rivals that of any major holiday in the calendar year, including Thanksgiving.

We here at Muscle & Strength know most of you are only a few weeks into your New Year Resolution of swoledom, so we’ve put together a list of 6 high protein Super Bowl snacks you can enjoy guilt free during the big game.

1. Pulled BBQ Chicken Potato Skins Recipe

Recipe: Pulled BBQ Chicken Potato Skins Recipe

Pulled BBQ Chicken Potato Skins Recipe

Who doesn’t love some good ole potato skins to accompany the pigskin on Super Bowl Sunday?

Unfortunately, most potato skins recipes will leave you feeling super bloated by the time you wake up on Monday. But not this recipe!

With this easy to make pulled bbq chicken potato skins recipe, you’ll be getting 327 calories, 38g of protein, 28g of carbs, and just 7g of fat. Talk about macro-friendly!

2. Game Day Buffalo Chicken Sliders Recipe

Recipe: Game Day Buffalo Chicken Sliders Recipe

Gameday Buffalo Chicken Sliders

Two great components of one easy to make recipe:

  1. Want to feel like a giant? Sliders are like mini sandwiches that are going to make you feel “swoler” than you actually are.
  2. Buffalo Chicken. ‘Nuff said.

In all seriousness, this recipe will take you all of 15 minutes to make for 12 lean and delicious sliders to share with your friends.

With a macro-breakdown of 213 calories, 20g of protein, 17g of carbs, and 8g of fat, it’s an easy and safe choice for the game.

3. High Protein Grilled Chili Cheese Fries Recipe

Recipe: High Protein Grilled Chili Cheese Fries Recipe

High Protein Grilled Chili Cheese Fries

Want to win your Super Bowl party? It might be time to employ the big three.

I’m talking about our mouth-watering friends Chili, Cheese, and Fries.

If you want to throw a legendary party (even if it’s just you and a fork), you’ll want to make this epic recipe. Average chili cheese fries might completely derail your fitness related goals. This recipe is a much safer choice with the macro breakdown of 463 calories, 33g of protein, 47g of carbs, and 15g of fat per serving.

Heck, this recipe might even make you completely forget a game is going on in the background.

4. Game Day Bulking Nachos Recipe

Recipe: Game Day Bulking Nachos Recipe

Game Day Bulking Nachos Recipe

I don’t know about you, but something about a football game makes me want to devour an entire plate of nachos.

Doing this with most nacho recipes (you know, the basic shredded cheese covered tortilla chips nuked in the microwave) would have you feeling sluggish for the next couple of days.

That’s where this recipe comes into play.

With quality protein sources and healthy fats, this easy to make bulking nachos recipe containing 589 calories, 43g of protein, 56g of carbs, and 26g of fat per serving will leave your taste buds satisfied without jeopardizing your waistline.

5. Honey BBQ Slow Cooker Chicken Wings Recipe

Recipe: Honey BBQ Slow Cooker Chicken Wings Recipe

Honey BBQ Slow Cooker Chicken Wings Recipe

I think it’s about time we add some wings to the rest of these things.

Chicken wings are a must for any football gathering, especially the Super Bowl. This recipe is pretty much effortless and you (and your party guest) will enjoy its sweet tangy goodness.

Coming in with a macro-breakdown of 347 calories, 21g of protein, 25g of carbs, and 18g of fat, this delicious recipe will add some balance to the rest of your game day spread.

Throw them in the slow cooker while you’re cooking any of these other recipes and enjoy them together!

6. Game Day High Protein Buffalo Dip Recipe

Recipe: Game Day High Protein Buffalo Dip Recipe

High Protein Buffalo Dip

Everybody loves a good dip! We’ve covered the rest of the snack food spectrum, it’s time to tackle the centerpiece to any epic Super Bowl party.

Buffalo anything is a power move on any given Sunday. This recipe packs all of the flavor of a regular dip, but without all of the fat content.

With the macro-breakdown of 169 calories, 24g of protein, 3g of carbs, and 6g of fat, you’ll be able to enjoy this dip without falling off track with your diet plan.

The best part? It’s so versatile that you can choose any of your favorite dippers and it’s going to be delicious!

Wrap Up

There you have it, 6 awesome and delicious high protein recipes for Super Bowl Sunday that won’t completely annihilate the progress you’ve made so far this year.

Do you have any great recipes that you’re planning on making for the Super Bowl? Be sure to share them in the comments section below for everyone to enjoy!

3 Comments
Craig W
Posted on: Sat, 10/07/2017 - 16:06

Hi, Josh
I am a 48 year old veteran trying to build mass as a beginner, I weigh around 185lbs. I'm interested in your 3 day dumbbell full body workout for beginners. I work 12 hr days (7a - 7p). Please advise me the best way to achieve my goal of building mass, to include supplements and meal planning

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JoshEngland
Posted on: Tue, 10/10/2017 - 09:31

Hi Craig,

Reading this and applying the information would be an excellent starting point to help you achieve all of your mass building goals: https://www.muscleandstrength.com/expert-guides/muscle-building

Hope this helps!

Craig W
Posted on: Wed, 10/11/2017 - 23:13

Thanks !