Happy Saturday! 
I’m working all day today, but wanted to share a couple of better-for-you dip recipes perfect for digging into on game day, that I wrote about in my latest Q Magazine Article!
I am THIS EXCITED about my first dip – Salscamole.
Guacamole is my #1 favorite dip in the world, but it’s very calorie dense. By mixing 2 mashed avocados with a 15oz jar of salsa (I recommend Tostitos Restaurant Style) you basically get to eat double the amount of delicious dip for the same number of cals.
Plus it is reeeeeDICulously delicious. Refreshing salsa is accented with pops of rich, tropical tasting avocado. Mind blowing!
The second dip I wrote about is a lightened up Spinach & Artichoke Dip that, get ready for it, still tastes good.
Spinach & Artichoke dip is traditionally loaded with mayo and cheese, but sometimes when you replace that with reduced or fat free dairy products, the dish can start to taste kind of plastic.
Well I replaced the mayo with lightened up cream cheese and sour cream, but also mixed in rich Greek Yogurt to make this popular dip light, yet still satisfying.
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Looking for more game-day eats? Check these out!
White-Chocolate Covered Puffcorn
In other news – GO HAWKEYES!!! Someone please make one of these dips and eat it while cheering them on for me while I am at work. 
Also, I decided to go to the reunion. First up is dinner with all my girlfriends, then off we go!
Have a great Saturday!
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What are you making for game time this weekend?
Those all look so yummy!
Love the salscamole. Sometimes when in a pinch and really craving guac, I’ll just mash up an avocado and mix it with my favorite salsa. Gives me the satisfaction of the buttery avocado, but so much simpler! Have fun at the reunion!
Just finished making Smoky Black Bean Dip (courtesy of The Edible Perspective) and Smoky Chipotle Hummus. Both turned out delish! Plus they are healthy…double bonus!
Typo alert! Article bio, special is spelled incorrectly. Great article!
looks yummy!
Yum! I love spinach & artichoke dips… so the reduced cal version is great! My hips won’t notice if I eat it all!
Haha. I wish! Can’t wait to try!
Um, I will definitely be trying the Spinach and Artichoke dip!! Yummy!! I could eat that even without anything to dip in it. . .
Omg I need to try that artichoke dip! It looks amazing! Thank you so much for sharing the recipe!
Great idea – for less calories! We eat SO much during game days in my family too!
Salsa and guacamole a great combo! Spinach and artichoke skinny dip on baked potatoes yummy!
It looks like your Hawkeyes were able to pull off a come from behind victory, sorry you had to miss it! Currently our Huskers are taking control over Washington, 34-17 with 9 minutes left in the 3rd. The kids and I have been snacking and baking as we watch. Nothing fancy today since we had soccer, a little HyVee mango salsa, corn and black bean salsa, guacamole, and TJ’s roasted garlic and artichoke dip were included in the spread. Thanks for the recipes and good call on going to the reunion, I don’t think you’ll regret your decision.
I can not wait to make those peanutbutter cookies!! YUM!
Mmm these look delicious, thanks for sharing.
Wowza! All I can say is yum. I LOVE salsa + avocado…definitely on my top list of dips.
High School Reunions are so important, such fun! We had such a great time at our 10 year we are having a (cough) 15 year reunion in a few weeks,. We couldn’t wait till our 20 year! Ever seen Lucas? That school and town that is featured in the movie is where I went to high school and grew up. Hope you had a fabulous time.
I’ve made “salscamole” before and loved it! Def a great game day dip
The “Skinny Spinach and Artichoke Dip” looks delic- I usually avoid creamy dips becuase I don’t do well with dairy, but I think this lighter version would be fine!
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Spinach dip is notorious for sounding healthy but being the total opposite. I love healthier versions!
Wasn’t that just the craziest game on Saturday? We weren’t able to watch it either but following it on twitter was crazy. I turned to my boyfriend at the end of the second half and said “do you want to know the score?” hoping he’d say no. Loaded question though…
Anywho, can’t wait to try these recipes!! Anything buffalo steals my heart.
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That spin dip looks great – I think I could eat Spinach and Art dip every day for the rest of my life! I like to swap out Laughing Cow cheese wedges for cream cheese – thoughts on that? Have you tried it in your recipe? If not, maybe I’ll take a stab at it!!
I have never tried it – but that sounds totally delicious!
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