{"id":18791,"date":"2023-05-11T13:01:37","date_gmt":"2023-05-11T13:01:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dosmaderas.com\/?p=18791"},"modified":"2023-05-11T13:17:33","modified_gmt":"2023-05-11T13:17:33","slug":"game-day-snack-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dosmaderas.com\/game-day-snack-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Game day snack ideas – Healthy and easy game day snacks"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Game day snack ideas - Healthy and easy game day snacks<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Following up on our last piece, where we discussed <\/span>what to eat with dark rum<\/span><\/a>, our latest journey tackles the specific path of <\/span>game day snack ideas<\/span>, snack pairings for when hosting game nights! The world has come back together to watch live matches and team up in the <\/span>\u201cother board room\u201d<\/span><\/i> so we need larger format <\/span>game day snacks recipes<\/span> and easy preparation to pair. Perhaps it\u2019s poker night, DnD eve or you\u2019re hosting lawn games with the neighbors? You need snacks. Perhaps you\u2019re watching the latest grand slam in tennis, your favorite baseball team, football, basketball or soccer match? Sometimes you just prefer to stay at home and watch with your crew without the stadium noise. Traditionally, of course, <\/span>easy football game day snacks<\/span> have included ordering hot wings from your local spot, <\/span>(spiking the BBQ sauce with a little rum for the adults),<\/span><\/i> and laying out the usual crudit\u00e9 accompaniment to assuage the greasy meat guilt. Hey. No judgment here. After all, when seeking out ideas for <\/span>game day snacks, healthy<\/span> is not a word that rises to the occasion. However, today we bring you other ideas in hopes of achieving the new level status of <\/span>Best Game Day Snacks<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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What makes a great game day snack?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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As far as the food spectrum exhibits, game day snacks are on the far end with gourmet dining on the distant other.<\/span><\/p>

Utensils? Minimal if any.<\/span><\/p>

Possibly taking the place of dinner but not too destructive? Exactly what we are going for. The specific characteristics of a great snack are multi-fold. They can best be described with some sort of combination of the following terms:<\/span><\/p>

          1. Crunchy<\/span><\/li>
          2. Salty<\/span><\/li>
          3. Savory<\/span><\/li>
          4. Sweet<\/span><\/li>
          5. Satisfying<\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ol>

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            Of utmost importance, game day snacks need to provide enough sustenance to absorb the cocktail or alcoholic beverage of choice. Additionally, they should be shareable, not too messy and easily refillable. Ideally there should also be options, usually something salty and crunchy but also something a little sweeter.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

            Consider why we love pizza. Not only is it salty, savory, juicy, sometimes crunchy, but the bottom absorbs grease and provides an easy sandwich-like hold so your hands don\u2019t get too messy. It also comes in its own disposable box. That\u2019s a positive for sure.<\/span><\/p>

            Now let\u2019s conjure some ideas with these attributes in mind that won\u2019t fully destroy your health goals you may or may not recall setting back in the dawn of the new year. Naturally, the following recipe ideas will also pair well with dark rum. Speaking of which\u2026<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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            What is the best dark rum to pair with game day snacks?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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            Dos Maderas 5+3 is an amber rum that exhibits elegant aromas of rich pecan, pepper, vanilla and a touch of smoky oak followed by a palate of more ripe fruit, vibrant tropical spices. The 5+3 is ideal for your savory mixed nuts, trail mixes, toast pairings, ceviche dishes, fresh fruit and cheese pairings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

            Not to be dismissed, the Dos Maderas 5+5 displays a darker hue gained from its extra time in richer PX casks and has attributes of fig, raisins, dates alongside a darker tobacco note with chocolate, treacle and nuts. The 5+5 pairs extremely well with a grilled steak but also matches wonderfully with snacks including tropical fruits, dried fruits, smokier cheeses, chocolate and more.<\/span><\/p>

            Both labels also mix well in a range of cocktails from Highballs, Daiquiris & Rum Runners to Old Fashioneds, Negronis & Espresso Martinis. <\/span>Check out our cocktail recipes to get further inspired!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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            5 Healthy game day snacks that pair well with dark rum<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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            Recipe 1: Mixed nuts drizzled with Honey and Smoked Paprika <\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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            Not only are daily nuts rations excellent for heart health, but spicing up a bowl of mixed varieties is next level snack pairing. As in our previous food pairing piece, in which we added <\/span>za\u2019atar to caramel popcorn<\/span><\/a>, this honey and smoked paprika combination is also super satisfying. Add whatever blend of nuts you can find and then follow these super easy steps using an oven. The hint of honey and smoky savory aspects of the smoked paprika are the easy adds to this recipe shared by HealthyRecipesBlogs.com. Try the following and pair with either the 5+3 or 5+5 rums:<\/span><\/p>