Appetizers are amazing for many reasons. They bring people together in their shareable nature, they are tasty, and you can choose a variety of little bites to enjoy. The part that is less amazing is that they tend to lean towards the greasy, cheesy, unhealthy side. Not to worry, though! Appetizers can actually be a crowd favorite while still being healthy! You just have to find the right recipes. Keep reading for 6 healthy appetizer recipes your friends will love.
1. Spinach Artichoke Dip by a Couple Cooks
This Spinach Artichoke Dip is just as creamy but cuts back on fat and calories by using greek yogurt as a substitute for usual ingredients like sour cream, cream cheese, and most of the mayo. After taking a bite, your friends will be shocked by how healthy it is!
2. Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites – Diethood
Wings are a crowd favorite on appetizer night, and these Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites look as fried and delicious as ever. However, it is secretly a healthy appetizer with a whole lot of cauliflower, minimal butter/olive oil, a tiny bit of almond flour, hot sauce, and seasoning. That’s it!
3. Tzatziki Sauce Cucumber Yogurt Dip – Ahead of Thyme
With this healthy appetizer, there are no changes necessary! So, try replacing your usual chips and dip with this lighter, Middle Eastern classic dish. In addition to the healthy ingredients, it is served with pita rather than chips.
4. Vegetarian Quesadillas Vegan Style – Vegan in the Freezer
Sometimes our guests have dietary restrictions, for example, our vegan friends. If you have any vegan guests, they will be so excited about these Vegetarian Quesadillas Vegan Style! Made without meat or dairy, this healthy take on a quesadilla is still full of flavor.
5. Cauliflower Pizza Bites – Lexi’s Clean Kitchen
Pizza bites are an appetizer that will always be devoured! However, it is no secret that pizza holds little nutritional value. While this may be true for traditional pizza bites, these Cauliflower Pizza Bites are gluten-free, grain-free, and delicious as ever!
6. Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip – The Clean Eating Couple
Last but not least, we have the crowd favorite: buffalo chicken dip! Buffalo chicken dip is so tasty, but it is usually full of bleu cheese, ranch, and cream cheese. This recipe by The Clean Eating Couple turns it into a healthy appetizer everyone will love while avoiding a heavy stomach after!
