Football season often brings gatherings and snacks, but healthier options are available for fans. Laura Kitchen, Clinical Dietitian Intern at AdventHealth Avista, is offering recipes designed to keep energy levels up during game-day festivities.
Kitchen recommends a high-protein buffalo chicken dip that uses Greek yogurt and cottage cheese to reduce fat content while providing protein. She suggests pairing the dip with vegetables or whole grain crackers for added fiber. The recipe involves mixing shredded chicken, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, hot sauce, and cheddar cheese before baking and serving with fresh toppings.
For those seeking vegetarian or vegan choices, Kitchen offers a spinach white bean dip. This option includes cannellini beans, spinach, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and nutritional yeast. The ingredients are blended together and can be served chilled or warm alongside pita chips or vegetables.
A non-alcoholic beverage suggestion comes in the form of an apple crisp mocktail. Made with apple cider or a carbonated apple drink like Olipop crisp apple, sparkling water, lemon juice, and optional garnishes such as apple slices or cinnamon sticks, this drink provides a festive alternative to soda.
AdventHealth Orlando is based in Orlando, Florida. Founded in 1908, it serves as both a pediatric and training hospital under the leadership of its current president Terry Shaw.
