TIU Approved Big Game Recipes 2023 – Tone It Up

Alright girls let’s get together…it’s almost game day! 🏈 Who do you ask about on Sunday? Or are you just for the snacks?! There is no shame in this game 😉

We want you to feel amazing + have fun at whatever festivities you have planned, so we’re sharing some of our favorite Tone It Up approved snacks, sides, and more!

7 Healthy Big Game Recipes

Grilled Chicken Pesto Wraps

Components:

1/2 cup vegan mozzarella (if desired)
¼ cup basil pesto
1 cup shredded chicken
1/2 cup canned artichoke hearts, chopped
1 avocado
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
2 large whole wheat or GF tortillas (we love Ezekiel brand!)
Arugula or fresh basil (optional)
Oil for frying

Instructions:

1. Lay out the tortillas and top each with a layer of mozzarella (if using), basil pesto, artichoke hearts, shredded chicken and sliced ​​avocado.

2. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and top with basil and arugula, if desired.

3. Preheat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat

4. Fold the sides of the wrapper and roll it up. Brush both sides with any oil of your choice.

5. Cook the wraps for about 4-6 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

6. Serve warm and enjoy!

Muddy Buddies Protein

Components:

½ cup natural nut butter

½ cup dark chocolate chips

1 tablespoon of coconut oil

1 half bag of popped popcorn

TIU Chocolate Protein

Instructions:

1. Melt the coconut oil, nut butter and chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl until smooth
2. Pour half the bag of popcorn into a large bowl and pour in the melted chocolate mixture
3. Fold the chocolate mixture to cover each piece of popcorn
4. Sprinkle popcorn with chocolate protein powder or collagen powder to desired amount
5. Enjoy!

Air Fryer Vegetable Chips

Components:

1 sweet potato

1 purple sweet potato

4 rainbow carrots

1 Yukon potato

2 tablespoons of avocado oil

Salt

Pepper

Garlic powder

Onion powder

Instructions:

1. Clean all the vegetables and cut them into thin slices in circles

2. Dry them

3. Place the vegetable slices in a bowl and drizzle with avocado oil to coat lightly

4. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic and onion powder and toss to coat each slice

5. Place the slices in the fryer basket in a single layer

6. Place in an air fryer at 320 degrees for 20-25 minutes

7. Repeat with remaining slices and enjoy!

Quinoa Guacamole Salad

Servings 1 – we recommend making 4-5 servings!

Components:

½ cup quinoa

¼ cup zucchini, chopped

¼ cup cilantro, chopped

½ cup black beans

½ jalapeno, diced

2 tablespoons of fresh corn

4 cups of your favorite leafy green (we love kale, spinach, and arugula!)

¼ cup salsa

2 tablespoons guacamole

Directions:

1. Add all ingredients to a bowl except salsa and guacamole, stir to combine.

2. Put salsa and guacamole on top.

Chickpeas Fried Crispy BBQ

Components:

1 15.5 oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained

1 tablespoon of avocado oil

2 tablespoons maple syrup

1 ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon chipotle powder

¾ teaspoon garlic powder

¼ teaspoon sea salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, toss the chickpeas, avocado oil, maple syrup and other seasonings to coat all the chickpeas.

2. Set the air fryer timer for 6 minutes, at 375 degrees F. After 6 minutes, shake the basket to make sure all sides are crisp, then add another 6 minutes.

3. Transfer to a bowl to cool completely to dry out the seasoning.

You can season chickpeas in many different fun ways. Our favorite go are

1. All Spice Bagel

2. Taco seasoning

3. Korean BBQ Seasoning

Avocado Tahini Dip

Components:

2 ripe avocados

¼ cup tahini

2 cloves of garlic

¼ cup fresh lemon or lime juice

1 teaspoon ground cumin

½ cup fresh coriander leaves

Sea salt to taste, optional

Directions:

1. Place all ingredients in food processor

2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to the highest speed. Process until completely smooth. Add water as needed

3. Serve with sliced ​​raw seasonal vegetables.

Greek yogurt deviled eggs

Components:

8 boiled eggs

½ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

¼ teaspoon smoked paprika, optional

A pinch of cayenne pepper

Sea salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. Cut each egg in half lengthwise. Put the yolks in the food processor

2. Add Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika and cayenne pepper to the food processor.

3. Arrange the egg whites on a plate.

4. Spoon the mixture back into the egg whites. Sprinkle smoked paprika on top.

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