With today being the Super Bowl what better time to talk about healthy snacks? Whether hosting a party or bringing a dish, there is always an opportunity to make it healthier. Don't be so caught up in the numbers game that you don't enjoy spending time with friends and family. With all that said the key is moderation. Enjoy good food and live a little.

We like to search for recipes online and make ingredient swaps to help us stay on track. One of our favorite swaps is to use Greek yogurt instead of mayo or sour cream. If sugar is in a recipe we use applesauce, banana, and sometimes stevia. There are many options for success.

Recently we received an air fryer and that has been one of our favorite kitchen items. It has been awesome for making pita, kale, and veggie chips. It gives foods a crispy outside layer while keeping them juicy on the inside (chicken, fish, etc.). I can't forget to mention my all-time fav, the crock pot! You can throw anything in it and let it do its thing.

Check out our favorites below and let us know what you're making!

Buffalo Chicken Dip

10 servings

3-4 Chicken breasts

1 cup franks red hot

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1 8oz cream cheese

1 3/4 cups Greek yogurt

Put all ingredients in a crock pot and cook on high for about 4 hours. Shred chicken with a fork, towards the end, while still in the crock pot. It should break apart easily. Stir and enjoy.

Whole Grain Chex Mix (from Rachael Hartley Nutrition)

Makes 10 cups

1 5-ounce box Van's Say Cheese crackers, or other cheese cracker

1 13-ounce box whole grain "chex-style" cereal

1 1/2 cup peanuts

1/3 cup flax seed

4 teaspoons smoked paprika

1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon curry powder

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/3 cup coconut oil, melted

1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees.

2. In a large bowl, mix together crackers, cereal, peanuts and flax. In a small bowl, mix together spices.

3. Drizzle oil over the cereal mix, tossing to combine. Sprinkle the spice mix over the top, tossing well to combine again. Spread evenly over a large baking sheet. Bake for an hour total, tossing every 15 minutes.

4. Remove from oven and set aside to cool. Will keep at least a week in an airtight container at room temperature.

Macros: Calories per serving - 359, Fat - 19.7, Carbs - 38.2, Protein - 7.9

5 Layer Dip (from Toneitup.com)

Serves 8

1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

2 cups Greek yogurt

1 tsp. cumin

1/2 tsp. paprika

pinch of cayenne

1/2 jalapeño, diced

pinch of salt

2 avocados, mashed

2 cups of your favorite salsa

1/2 cup green onions

1/4 cup olives, diced

1. In a large baking dish, add black beans.

2. Stir the yogurt in a small bowl with cumin, paprika, cayenne, jalapeño, and salt. Layer on top of black beans.

3. Add another layer with the guacamole or mashed avocado.

4. Add the salsa.

5. Top with olives and onions. Ready to serve!

Macros: Calories per serving - 169, Fat - 6.5, Carbs - 22.4, Protein - 6.5

Homemade tortilla or pita chips

Pita bread or flour tortillas (as many as needed)

Olive oil

Salt & pepper

Any other seasonings (we've used garlic powder, basil, and chili powder before)

Cut pita bread or tortillas into triangles or squares. Drizzle olive oil on top and stir. Mix seasonings in another bowl. Add to bread and stir.

Put into an air fryer or oven at 375 degrees for about 15 min or until crispy.

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