Superbowl High Protein Dishes

Hi friend!  I know we all want to enjoy the Superbowl and hit whatever friend's house is hosting this year (honestly it's nice for it not to be our own am I right?!), but at the same time we've got protein goals to hit!

Steal my go-to party apps to keep your protein high and cravings low:

1. Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

Servings: 4 (about 5 meatballs per serving)

Calories per serving: ~250

Protein per serving: ~30g

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground chicken
• ¼ cup almond flour (or breadcrumbs)
• 1 egg
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ cup hot sauce (like Frank's RedHot)
• 1 tbsp melted butter or Greek yogurt for a lighter version

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a bowl, mix ground chicken, almond flour, egg, and seasonings.

3. Form into small meatballs and place on the baking sheet.

4. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until cooked through (165°F internal temp).

5. Toss with hot sauce and butter/Greek yogurt mixture. Serve with celery and a side of Greek yogurt ranch.

2. Loaded Turkey Sweet Potato Nachos

Servings: 4

Calories per serving: ~350

Protein per serving: ~32g

Ingredients:

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, sliced into thin rounds
• 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean)
• 1 tsp taco seasoning
• ½ cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
• ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt (as a sour cream swap)
• ½ cup diced tomatoes
• ¼ cup diced red onion
• ¼ cup chopped cilantro

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Arrange sweet potato slices in a single layer and bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway.

3. In a skillet, cook ground turkey with taco seasoning until fully browned.

4. Layer turkey over baked sweet potatoes, sprinkle cheese on top, and broil for 3-5 minutes until melted.

5. Top with Greek yogurt, tomatoes, onion, and cilantro. Serve immediately.

3. Greek Yogurt Spinach & Artichoke Dip with Protein Chips

Servings: 6

Calories per serving: ~300

Protein per serving: ~28g

Ingredients:

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 4 oz reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup chopped spinach (frozen, thawed, and squeezed dry)
• 1 cup chopped canned artichokes (drained)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 scoop unflavored protein powder (optional, but boosts protein!)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375F.

2. In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, cream cheese, Parmesan, mozzarella, spinach, artichokes, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

3. Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes until bubbly.

4. Serve with high-protein chips (like Quest chips) or sliced bell peppers for dipping.

Don't forget to tag me on Instagram if you make any of these recipes!

xx

Coach Nicole