Elliot Grandia visits the Meijer test kitchen [Video]

WALKER, Mich. — According to Wallethub, the average American consumes more than 8,000 calories on Super Bowl Sunday according to Wallethub.

Meijer nutritionists are helping us make healthier choices for the big game. Elliot Grandia went to the Meijer test kitchen to learn some healthy spins on our favorite Super Bowl snacks.

Here are three recipes they shared that pack protein, and not the calories, for West Michigan tailgaters:

High Protein Spinach Artichoke Dip

Ingredients:

· 1 cup Greek yogurt

· 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese small curd

· 8 oz spinach frozen, thawed and drained

· 6 oz artichokes in water, drained

· 1/2 cup skim mozzarella shredded

· 2 tablespoons Parmesan

· 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

· 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

· Black pepper to taste

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400 °F.

In a large mixing bowl, mix together the cottage cheese and Greek yogurt until smooth.

Drain the spinach in a colander, place it in a dishcloth or …