13 High-Protein Dips for Game Day By Camryn Alexa Wimberly Camryn Alexa Wimberly Camryn Wimberly is EatingWell's Editorial Fellow. As a food and mental health blogger, Camryn explores how food and cooking can help improve mental health and also be an avenue to connect with one's culture and heritage. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 24, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is the senior nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines SAVE RECIPES NEW! Save as a collection on MyRecipes Close Credit: See More Ali Redmond Need some flavorful snacks to keep you fueled during the big game? Try these tasty high-protein dip recipes! Each of these dips contains at least 7 grams of protein per serving, making them ideal for staying energized and satisfied. With game-day classics like Buffalo Chicken Dip and unique flavor combinations like our Whipped Feta with Pomegranate, Pistachios & Honey, these delicious recipes are sure to be winners! Love any of these recipes? Tap "Save" to add them to MyRecipes, your new, free recipe box for EatingWell. 01 of 13 Buffalo Chicken Dip A simple mixture of reduced-fat sour cream and reduced-fat cream cheese is baked with shredded chicken breast and the classic spicy-tangy hot sauce with a crumble of blue cheese on top. It’s perfect for heaping onto celery and carrot sticks or any other crispy vegetable. View Recipe Save 02 of 13 Whipped Feta with Pomegranate, Pistachios & Honey This easy, quick appetizer is perfect for any gathering. The drizzle of hot honey adds a pleasant spice and plays well with the salty pistachios and creamy feta. View Recipe Save 03 of 13 High-Protein Cottage Cheese Dip Ali Redmond These high-protein cottage cheese dips are easy to whip up and pair perfectly with your favorite fruits and veggies. Whether you’re in the mood for something sweet or savory, these recipes will keep you full and energized while squeezing in an extra serving of veggies. View Recipe Save 04 of 13 Slow-Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip This creamy, crowd-pleasing dip comes together with ease in your crock pot. Leave it in the slow cooker all party long to keep it warm for serving with perfect, melty cheese in every bite. View Recipe Save 05 of 13 Tahini-Yogurt Dip Serve this creamy yogurt dip with baby carrots, sliced radishes or whole-wheat pita triangles. View Recipe Save 06 of 13 Chicken Parmesan Dip No breading and frying here! Layer on the cheese and tomatoes using leftover chicken (or turkey) in this healthy dip. Pair with soft Italian bread and a salad for an easy dinner or serve it as an appetizer for your next party. View Recipe Save 07 of 13 Easy Black Bean Dip This creamy bean dip features smoked paprika and ground chipotles for a robust, earthy flavor. You can also use regular paprika and cayenne if you don’t have the other spices on hand. View Recipe Save 08 of 13 Creamy Loaded Cauliflower Dip Photographer: Carson Downing, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek This creamy cauliflower dip tastes like a baked potato and is served inside a whole head of steamed cauliflower for a fun low-carb play on a bread bowl. View Recipe Save 09 of 13 Individual Seven-Layer Dip in Jars with Baked Tortilla Chips Jerrelle Guy These little jars are like nachos for the road—with plenty of protein from zesty black beans and taco-spiced Greek yogurt, heart-healthy fats from avocado and a little crunch from toasted corn. Homemade baked tortilla strips are a perfect dip delivery system; their length helps you dig out every last bite from the portable jars. View Recipe Save 10 of 13 Slow-Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip This healthy copycat recipe for classic Buffalo dip cooks in your slow cooker for an easy, hands-off appetizer you can keep warm for the whole game, party or any casual gathering. Serve with carrot sticks, celery sticks and tortilla chips for dipping. View Recipe Save 11 of 13 High-Protein Spinach Dip Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek This spinach dip gives the classic appetizer a high-protein twist. In addition to adding plenty of protein, using cottage cheese and feta instead of cream cheese and Cheddar cuts back on saturated fat and calories. Enjoy this easy dip with whole-grain bread and veggies for dipping. View Recipe Save 12 of 13 Whipped Hummus Photographer: Greg DuPree Food Stylist: Anna Kelly Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman To make this hummus light and airy, we boil canned chickpeas in water with a little baking soda to make them extra soft. To jazz up the hummus for serving, sprinkle the top with cumin or ground sumac, or drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil. View Recipe Save 13 of 13 Southwestern Layered Bean Dip Plenty of black beans, salsa and chopped fresh vegetables mean a healthy amount of dietary fiber in this Tex-Mex-inspired layered dip. We use reduced-fat sour cream along with full-fat (and full-flavored) cheese to make the dip lighter without compromising great taste. View Recipe Save Explore more: Healthy Recipes Nutrient-Focused High-Protein Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit