Healthy Buffalo Sauce Recipes | The Leaf Nutrisystem Blog

The smooth buttery taste, slight tang and spiciness in buffalo sauce pumps tons of flavor into every dish. Easy to pair with just about everything, buffalo sauce can turn a boring old dish into a family favorite.

You can incorporate your love for buffalo sauce into a Nutrisystem-approved meal without using the usual buffalo sauce pairing of fried and greasy foods. We’ve created a bunch of buffalo sauce recipes with a healthy twist. And the best part? These recipes are even more delicious and mouthwatering than those not-so-healthy fried items you’re used to dousing with buffalo sauce.

When you’re craving a little heat, here are 12 recipes to try.

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Need a tasty app for a game-day get together? These crispy bites are sure to score big with your rowdy crew. With a hint of cayenne in the breadcrumbs, and homemade buffalo sauce slathered on, each baked nugget packs the perfect amount of heat and flavor. And at only 103 calories per serving, this app gets the win!

Save a spot on your flex lunch menu for this meal: Shredded chicken bathed in buffalo sauce, butter and garlic powder; leaves of fresh lettuce; all between soft whole wheat buns. Women can enjoy one slider as a flex lunch, and men can enjoy two sliders.

It’s like hot wings, but without the actual wings… or the guilt. This veggie-version of the classic appetizer uses cauliflower, which is packed with vitamins and minerals; generous amounts of hot sauce, for the heat you expect; and enough taste in every bite to satisfy your buffalo craving.

This fun twist on buffalo chicken dip gets you fresh crunch and spicy flavor—all in one healthy bite. The sauce is seasoned with garlic powder and black pepper, thickened with cream cheese, and mixed with shredded chicken into a flavorful topper for your celery stick boat. On Nutrisystem, count four sticks as one PowerFuel, two Vegetables and two Extras.

Dig into fresh and crisp lettuce wraps stuffed with tender buffalo chicken and drizzled with creamy blue cheese dressing. It’s a protein packed meal that clocks in at just 219 calories per serving.

Whip up this easy, zesty appetizer for your next game day get-together. Packed with protein and tons of buffalo flavor, your guests won’t have a clue that they are weight loss approved.

Cauliflower takes another form, turning into a spicy version of your favorite cheesy pasta meal. Adorned with chopped scallions and blue cheese crumbles, this decadent meal is an excellent low-carb alternative to the classic carb-heavy dish.

Dunk your favorite non-starchy veggies into this spicy buffalo dip! We love it paired with celery, but carrots and cucumbers are also tasty options. The dip features high-protein nonfat Greek yogurt at its base to fill you up without filling you out.

Here’s another low-carb favorite! Zucchini boats are stuffed with three simple yet delicious ingredients: Ground turkey, buffalo sauce and mozzarella cheese. About 30 minutes in the oven and you’ve got an easy, cheesy dinner that’s smart and spicy.

Buffalo chicken finds its way into this tasty twist on a classic burrito bowl. It’s got the works: Lettuce, brown rice, corn, tomatoes, celery and cheese. It’s even served with reduced fat ranch for even more delicious flavor!

Take your deviled egg appetizer up a notch with some buffalo sauce! This one simple addition transforms this classic starter into something truly special (and perfect for game day).

Cauliflower is back in this low-carb breadstick recipe, which swaps traditional marinara sauce for—you guessed it—buffalo sauce! We love this delicious snack, which contains just 116 calories per serving.

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