We all want something salty and crunchy to indulge in when we're
gathered around the TV cheering on our favorite sports team. It's OK to
splurge on buffalo chicken dip
and hot wings every once in a while, but if you make a habit out of
doing it every weekend you could be sabotaging all the hard work you put
in during the week. Curb that expanding waistline and keep it light
this weekend by trying this omega-3 packed guacamole recipe.
You really don't need much to make a good guacamole. If you usually buy pre-made packaged guacamole from the grocery store, I promise the first time you try this you'll never buy it again. Fresh, wholesome ingredients are the key and it only takes about 10 minutes to throw together this one-step recipe.
Healthy Game Day Guacamole
You can pair this dip with whole grain tortilla chips, whole grain pita chips, unsalted pretzels or carrot and celery sticks. When searching for tortilla chips, first look at the ingredient list. Are there words you can't pronounce or does it take you more than 10 seconds to read through the entire list? If so, you may want to pick a different chip. Don't be fooled by products that read "mult-grain" as this term does not necessarily mean whole grain.
Also keep in mind that you don't have to just use this guacamole as a dip. It also tastes great as a spread on toast for breakfast and as a topper for mexican-style soups, casseroles, salads, quesadillas and tacos.
Do you have any favorite game day healthy dips or snacks that everyone loves? Other healthy snacking options include black bean dips (avoid refried beans and tons of cheese or sour cream), and fresh fruit and vegetable plates.
Additional tip: when storing half-used avocados, do not discard the seed. Keeping the flesh with the seed will help to prevent browning.
You really don't need much to make a good guacamole. If you usually buy pre-made packaged guacamole from the grocery store, I promise the first time you try this you'll never buy it again. Fresh, wholesome ingredients are the key and it only takes about 10 minutes to throw together this one-step recipe.
Healthy Game Day Guacamole
- 2 avocados
- 1 small roma tomato, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon jalepeno
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 heaping teaspoon fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, diced
- 1/2 tablespoon red onion, diced
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
You can pair this dip with whole grain tortilla chips, whole grain pita chips, unsalted pretzels or carrot and celery sticks. When searching for tortilla chips, first look at the ingredient list. Are there words you can't pronounce or does it take you more than 10 seconds to read through the entire list? If so, you may want to pick a different chip. Don't be fooled by products that read "mult-grain" as this term does not necessarily mean whole grain.
Also keep in mind that you don't have to just use this guacamole as a dip. It also tastes great as a spread on toast for breakfast and as a topper for mexican-style soups, casseroles, salads, quesadillas and tacos.
Do you have any favorite game day healthy dips or snacks that everyone loves? Other healthy snacking options include black bean dips (avoid refried beans and tons of cheese or sour cream), and fresh fruit and vegetable plates.
Additional tip: when storing half-used avocados, do not discard the seed. Keeping the flesh with the seed will help to prevent browning.
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