Hi friends! We’re only a month into the new year, and did you know that it’s estimated that nearly 29 percent of consumers have dropped their health and wellness resolutions? With five days until the Big Game, break free of the traditional fatty football snacks and consider these healthy and gluten free recipes from Blue Diamond, maker of Almond Breeze and Nut Thins! These Gluten-Free Big Game Snacks are perfect half-time bites that taste delicious, without the added guilt!
Artichoke Heart Dip
Artichoke Heart Dip
Ingredients
- 1 can of artichoke hearts 9 oz.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 1 10 oz. bag frozen spinach - bit size pieces
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 4 oz. softened gluten-free cream cheese
- 2/3 cup shredded mozzarella
- Dash of pepper
- Blue Diamond Nut Thins
Instructions
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Cut up artichokes after draining them.
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In large pot, sauté onions in olive oil until translucent. Add spinach and artichokes and cook about 5 minutes. Add wine, then cream cheese.
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Placed in 1 quart dish, top with mozzarella bake in preheated oven at 350° for 5 minutes until brown and bubble.
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Serve with Blue Diamond Nut Thins.
Nutty Ranch Chicken Strips
Nutty Ranch Chicken Strips
Ingredients
- 1 4.25-oz. box Blue Diamond Almond Nut Thins
- 1/4 cup Blue Diamond Smokehouse Almonds finely chopped
- 1 1-oz. packet dry Ranch Dressing Mix
- 1/3 cup light ranch dressing
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 1/4 lbs. chicken tenders or 1 1/2-inch cubes boneless skinless chicken breast
- Olive oil cooking spray
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F and spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
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Place Blue Diamond Nut Thins in a gallon-size bag and fold over the top. Crush with a rolling pin until chips are in tiny pieces.
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Add Blue Diamond Almonds and dry ranch dressing mix to bag and shake well to mix.
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Stir together ranch dressing and butter in another medium bowl. Dip each chicken tender in ranch dressing and shake off excess.
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Roll in chip mixture, pressing into the surface to coat well; place on prepared baking sheet.
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Coat with nonstick cooking spray and bake for 10 minutes. Coat with cooking spray again and cook for 10 minutes more.
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Quick tip: Any of the coating mixture that falls off the chicken after cooking is great sprinkled over a tossed green salad or mashed potatoes.
It’s always great to have a tasty alternative in every situation! So if you’re looking to stay on track this weekend – or any day of the year really, trying recipes like these Gluten-Free Big Game Snacks are a big help! So stock up on Almond Breeze and Nut Thins and let’s resolve to stay strong and keep to our goals this year!
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