The Sweet 16 of Healthy Appetizers

These baked jalapeño poppers are the ultimate game day snack! They’re crispy on top, creamy in the middle, and packed with delicious savory flavor.

Satisfy your craving for wings with a healthier version. Baked chicken wings are tossed in a flavorful buffalo sauce, while cauliflower florets get a similar treatment, offering a delicious low-carb alternative. The avocado cream sauce is delish!

I made this protein fluff dip for an event, and it went fast! It comes together quickly and is a guilt-free splurge. It’s great for parties with kiddos or as a healthy dessert option. Serve with cinnamon chips. Make them with lavash bread (Joseph’s Lavash Bread). To make them, cut the lavash into squares or triangles, place it on a baking sheet, sprinkle it with cinnamon and monk fruit or stevia sugar on top, bake for 5 minutes, flip, and bake for 2 more. They are crisp and sweet and last for days in a sandwich baggie.

This Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip is made low calorie, higher in protein, and balanced in nutrition. This delicious appetizer is a crowd favorite and now a bit healthier too! It’s both gluten-free and low-calorie.

These easy shrimp look impressive and taste great! They travel well, too. The zesty sauce has a wonderful spicy citrus flavor. This is one of my go-to recipes because I can prepare it ahead of time. I usually cut back on the red onion. Make sure you use shrimp that is lower in sodium.  

You’ve probably heard about the Jennifer Aniston salad. It’s rumored she brought this on the set with her every day while filming Friends. I was inspired by it and adapted it to make it my own- the Food & Mood Salad.  It’s perfect for entertaining!

You only need 4 ingredients and 5 minutes to make this creamy white bean dip! Served with pita chips and veggies, it’s a delicious snack or appetizer.

This dip is so good! The baked potato chips have a satisfying crunch and less fat than store-bought, and once you try this easy, homemade onion dip, you’ll never buy go back to the full-fat version.

A healthy and hearty make-ahead dip, this recipe is the ultimate side dish to bring to the party. It’s easy and inexpensive to put together, and your crowd will surely love it — just don’t forget the chips!

These healthy buffalo chicken meatballs are a great option for a weeknight dinner, game day snack, or party appetizer. Serve them with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing for dipping, or enjoy them on their own.

This is a genius appetizer! Steak and french fries belong together. Make the fries healthy by baking them.

This high-protein veggie dip is made with low-fat cottage cheese, lemon juice, and spices. Plus, it’s only 50 calories per serving, so you can enjoy it guilt-free. It’s perfect for dipping vegetables, shrimp and chicken, or whole grain crackers. It’s also great to spread on sandwiches and wrap or even as a salad dressing.

These sweet potato nachos are loaded with black beans, tomatoes, cheese, jalapeño peppers and plenty of spices. They’re absolutely delicious, customizable and make for an awesome weeknight dinner or game day snack.

An easy 5-minute prep recipe, this healthy spinach artichoke dip is so creamy and delicious! It’s keto + dairy-free and can also be made vegan.

Bring a tray of this to dinner and you’ll get invited to every party ever. Even though this dip looks heavy, Well Plated cuts the calories by using Greek yogurt instead of sour cream or cream cheese. Get the recipe here.

This chicken (or pork) recipe is a winner and can be made as an appetizer, a weeknight dinner, or for entertaining. Find some cute skewers, and you will be all set! The peanut dipping sauce is the best. I get tons of compliments every time I make it.