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Transfer the brownie batter to the prepared pan. Add the buttermilk, applesauce, remaining teaspoon vanilla, remaining whole egg, and the reserved egg white. Pour the chocolate over the dry ingredients. In a third medium bowl, heat the oil and chocolate in the microwave, until melted.In a second medium bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 cup sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt set aside.Stir until creamy and smooth with a spatula or hand-held mixer. Separate 1 of the eggs, reserving the white for later use, and add the yolk to the cream cheese mixture. Combine the cream cheese, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla in a medium bowl.Spray an 8-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. (If meatballs were made in advance and refrigerated, keep in barbecue sauce until warmed through.) Serve with toothpicks or skewers. Using a spatula, transfer the meatballs to the pot of sauce. Just prior to serving, warm the barbecue sauce in a saucepot over low heat.(Meatballs can be made ahead up to this point and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.) Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Transfer to the oven and cook until firm and the temperature reaches 165 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, about 15 minutes.Repeat until all the meat mixture is used up. To form the meatballs, using a 1/2-ounce ice cream scoop or a tablespoon measure, scoop out the meat mixture and roll into a ball about the size of a gumball.(To taste and adjust for seasoning, simply cook a teaspoon or so of the mixture in the microwave.) In a large bowl, combine the turkey, onions, quinoa, parsley and garlic.Place the onions in a ramekin or microwave-safe bowl and microwave on medium power until soft and translucent, about 25 seconds.

Line a rimmed baking sheet with a nonstick silicone baking mat or parchment paper.

1 1/2 cups reduced-sugar and -fat barbecue sauce such as Primal Kitchen Organic & Unsweetened BBQ Sauce or Annie’s Organic Original BBQ Sauce.

Seven-Layer Dip, Makeover Spinach and Artichoke Dip, BBQ Meatballs, and Chocolate Swirl Brownies are certain to become team favorites. You’ll be the MVP with these tailgate makeovers that are bold with flavor and lean on fat. Try to stay inbounds with portion control and make it a rule to drink a glass of water between every alcoholic beverage.

While revamping recipes is one way to earn points on game day, don’t forget to practice basic healthy eating habits, too.

Offer a fruit platter or bowls of berries, too.

Tailgate sweets are often hand-held cookies, brownies and bars.

Given the number of flavors and ingredients in most of the dishes, you won’t be able to taste the difference. Make sure to use a lighter version and replace half of it with skyr or yogurt, both lower in fat.

Mayonnaise is a star player in many tailgate dips and dishes.

You can also try serving them in different ways, such as on a skewer with onions and peppers.

As for those hot dogs and brats, go for leaner versions like chicken apple sausages or turkey kielbasa.

Sub out ground turkey or chicken for ground beef with burgers, sliders and meatballs, like with my BBQ Meatballs.

Popcorn, which is whole grain, scores higher in nutrition than fried potato and corn chips.

There’s a lot of mindless snacking due to nervous energy.

Serve chips for the dip, but also offer baby carrots, celery sticks and cucumber slices.

When tailgating, try to offer light nibbles and snacks, and foods prepared with health-minded ingredients. And the game plan is complete with the Chocolate Swirl Brownies because, much like our affinity for tailgating, everyone loves chocolate no matter who you are cheering for. The Seven-Layer Dip wins with more vegetables and less fat the Makeover Spinach and Artichoke Dip is rich and creamy, but not greasy like many versions of this classic recipe and I round out the savory nibbles with BBQ Meatballs, which use the whole-grain superfood quinoa instead of breadcrumbs. With that in mind, I’ve reworked some traditional tailgate recipes to be healthier, but I promise you won’t miss the fat. Explore Kitchen Curious: A recipe for easy, peas-y tailgating

It’s not the time for salads and smoothies. The setting and experience lends itself to hearty dishes. And anyone that’s been to a tailgate knows how important it is to balance the beer and booze with sustenance, or you won’t make it to kickoff. Whether you are a die-hard fan or just enjoy the camaraderie, everyone knows tailgate food is often deep-fried, cheese-covered and slathered in mayonnaise. Tailgate food is notoriously indulgent by design.