This Game Day Veggie Tray is a fun way to serve vegetables for your next football party! It is a great way to make healthy eating fun.
I think one of the best things about time is the new perspective it brings.
There was a point in my life where I started every year with a diet, determined to get rid of unwanted pounds. I would suffer from hunger for a few weeks until finally, I would give up. Inevitably, I'd head for the next bowl of creamy pasta or bag of chips I could get my hands on.
Now that I'm a older more mature, I've come to see health as a marathon, not a sprint. Crazy plans that I can't stick to have no place in my life. They may get results in the short run, but in the long run, they leave me defeated, frustrated and feeling bad about myself.
These days, it is about making small decisions every day for a healthier me. This is as simple is taking a short walk after lunch, choosing a salad instead of a huge sandwich or making better decisions about what to serve when entertaining.
Luckily, with the chaos of the holidays behind us, it is easier to make good decisions this time of year. Friends and family are abandoning formal gatherings and returning the relaxed, casual entertaining.
This is my kind of entertaining!
I have been as guilty as anyone with using entertaining - or weekends in general - as an excuse to ignore the health goals I've set for myself.
This year, I have vowed to be more consistent with my goals. I'm using Marzetti® Veggie Dips to help me do it! We love the Marzetti® Spicy Avocado, Marzetti® Dill and Marzetti® Light Ranch.
Whether it is a casual get-together with kids or a football party, a vegetable tray is always perfect. Of course, a veggie tray isn’t complete without a phenomenal creamy dip.
Marzetti® Veggie Dips fit the bill.
They are the perfect way to jazz up resolution-friendly vegetables in a tasty way that everyone will love!
I love how Marzetti® Veggie Dips enhance the freshness, flavor, and goodness of veggies. They turn vegetables into something that guests will come back to for seconds.
(And they can do so guilt-free!)
Since we are preparing for our big Super Bowl bash, I thought it would be fun to create a football inspired veggie tray. The boys got such a kick out of this Football Veggie Tray. I know if it inspired them to eat veggies it will inspire my guests too!
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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of The Marzetti® Brand. The opinions and text are all mine.
Nellwyn says
It's great to see a recipe for a Super Bowl party that is on the healthy side of things! It's so cute how you made the veggies look like a football
Jennifer Parker-Gilbert says
I love Marzetti dip! I'll have to try the spicy avocado. Your veggie tray looks really creative and cute!
Joely Smith says
Love the way you laid this out! The carrot football in the middle! Great detailing too! We use those dips and they are really good!
Janine Waite says
Wendy, these look so delicious and your photos make them look even tastier! The avocado ranch sounds like a great pairing. I'll have to look for these in the grocery store. Thanks!
Karlyn Cruz says
I don't really love veggies but is this so lovely? I should try to make eating veggies a habit.
Victoria Heckstall says
Veggies! I love the tray and the dip. looks really good for me!
Karlyn Cruz says
I don't really love veggies but is this so lovely? I should try to make eating veggies a habit.
Vibeke-TheVikingAbroad says
That is such a great idea, I have seen a lot of game-day unhealthy snacks but this one is so healthy. Looks so good as well. I havent really celebrated game day as I am not American, but it would be so much fun 😀
Dhemz Apdian - Dias says
Now that's looks pretty fancy and cute. Very creative! Thanks for sharing!
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Mai C. says
Veggie trays are great in parties, they're not as fatty as the other dishes and there are so many dips that you can serve with them. i've never tried this brand before, but i sure would love to.
Michelle Kneece Waller says
I love all the dips from Marzetti! They make the perfect additions to any veggie tray!
Wanderlust Vegans says
That veggie tray looks great. Everyone seems to be ready for the super bowl! Have a fantastic weekend!
Brandi Kennedy says
Vegetable platters are one of my favorite party foods actually. I'm one of those weird people who really really likes veggies - but I'm normal enough to love them even more when dunked into something delicious. If I were trying a Marzetti dip, I'd like the ranch best, I think - when we have veggies with dip, we usually just use ranch or honey mustard salad dressing, so I'm sure I'd love the thicker texture of an actual dip.
Jenna VanHoof says
Amazing veggie tray, the spicy avocado ranch sounds delicious!!
Veggie trays are so easy too! Great tip for game days!!
Cindy Nicoletti says
Great articles. I am such a fan of avocado so I know I would love it. Great giveaway