Can we all agree that the best part of game day is the food? That’s why I put together 50 incredible, healthy game day recipes for you that are guaranteed crowd-pleasers. Whether it’s you and a roommate or a big group of friends for football Sunday, all of these recipes are adaptable for anyone and everyone.
I included a mix of easy slow cooker recipes, plenty of gluten-free and vegetarian game day recipes, delicious finger foods, and my absolute favorite desserts. Oh yes, there are even some fun, reader-favorite salads that people will want to add to their snack plates!
V = Vegan
GF = Gluten-free
Veg. = Vegetarian
Dips
*All of these dips are gluten-free! I’ve just indicated the ones that are vegan.
Bubbly Hot Chicken Enchilada Bean Dip
High Protein Cottage Cheese Giardiniera Dip
Hot Honey & Basil Pepperoni Pizza Dip
Creamy Jalapeño Spinach Artichoke Dip
Vegan Jalapeño Butternut Squash Queso V
Whipped Feta Yogurt Dip with Hot Honey, Basil & Toasted Almonds
Vegetarian Three Cheese White Bean Buffalo Dip
Easy + Cheesy Southwest Bean Dip
Garlic White Bean Basil Hummus V
The Best Guacamole You’ll Ever Eat V
Spicy Roasted Red Pepper Feta Dip
Garlic Herb Cheese Dip with Honey & Chili Crisp
Get all of our delicious dip recipes here.
Breads & crostini
The Best Fluffy Moist Cornbread Recipe Ever Veg.
Gluten Free Cornbread Muffins Veg., GF
Pear, Walnut & Cheddar Puff Pastry Tart Veg.
Apple & Brie Crostini with Hot Honey Veg., GF
Matt’s Olive Cheese Bread Veg.
Fun finger foods
Thai-Inspired Peanut Chicken Wings GF
Spicy Ranch Baked Crackers Veg., GF
Fig & Goat Cheese Puff Pastry Bites Veg.
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs with Bleu Cheese Yogurt Dip GF
Tortilla Chip-Crusted Baked Jalapeño Poppers Veg., GF
Lemon Parmesan Chicken Wings with Herby Yogurt Ranch GF
Scallion Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Mushrooms Veg., GF
Bacon Wrapped Dark Chocolate & Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates GF
Party drinks
Rebecca’s Pomegranate Margarita
Monique’s Naughty & Nice Holiday Punch
Get all of our cocktail recipes here!
Chili, stew & slow cooker favs
The Best Healthy Turkey Chili GF
Creamy White Bean Chicken Enchilada Soup GF
Actually, the Best Vegetarian Chili Ever V, GF
Mom’s Slow Cooker Beef Stew GF
Healthy White Chicken Chili GF
Slow Cooker White Wine Chicken Stew
Get even more chilis & stews here, and all of our slow cooker favs here.
Burgers, sandwiches, tacos & enchiladas
Slow Cooker Italian Chicken Sandwiches
Slow Cooker Gochujang Chicken Sandwiches
Incredible Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Sandwiches GF
30 Minute Healthier Turkey Sloppy Joes with Homemade Sauce! GF
Amazing Slow Cooker Turkey Tacos GF
Check out all of our sandwiches here, and burgers here!
Cookies
Vanilla Brown Sugar Oatmeal Latte Cookies with Espresso Icing
Grain Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies GF
Healthier Flourless Monster Cookies GF
The Best Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies You’ll Ever Eat
Get all of our amazing cookie recipes here.
Brownies & bars
Healthy Peanut Butter Twix Bars V, GF
Grain Free Tahini Brownies (The Best Brownies I’ve Ever Eaten!) GF
Ooey-Gooey Salted Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie Bars GF
Find more brownies & bar recipes here.
If you make any of these healthy game day recipes be sure to head to the recipe to leave a rating & a comment. I really appreciate it — xoxo!
Love these recipes
This was a great recipe and perfect for using with my family! I loved the deserts they were delicious. I really enjoy cooking and especially with blenders. I have recently started using portable blenders to cook!
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very nice recipe
Love the “Game-Day” selections. Was looking for pulled pork, but maybe the pulled chicken is here for a reason. Let’s find out.
Let me know if you give it a try!
Tofu nachos, garlic bread, cauliflower pizza, vegan mac n’ cheese, sweet potato skins, Reese’s eggs, tahini cookie dough fudge, and chickpea blondies sound like the perfect spread for a game day! Not to mention–I seriously need to try all these dishes ASAP!
SO good!
Tofu nachos, garlic bread, cauliflower pizza, vegan mac n’ cheese, sweet potato skins, Reese’s eggs, tahini cookie dough fudge, and chickpea blondies sound like the perfect spread for a game day! Not to mention–I seriously need to try all these dishes ASAP!
SO good!
My oh my ! What a collection ! Perfect to share 🙂 Thank you !
Enjoy!!
My oh my ! What a collection ! Perfect to share 🙂 Thank you !