If you want to avoid your friends going into a chip coma at your next party, we have the solutions you need. These 22 healthy appetizers are guaranteed to brighten up the event and get people excited to eat. They are a great alternative to boring snacks that people only reach for out of obligation. You can find veggie-packed options, and sneaky sweets. There will be something for all of your party guests' preferences.
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1) Avocado and Black Bean Salsa
First to go is always the bowl of this tasty, scoopable, and fresh meal.
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Ingredients
Method
- Combine the black beans, corn, and red onion in a large bowl.
- Add the lime juice and cilantro and stir gently.
- Fold in the diced avocado, being careful not to mash it.
- Season with salt to taste and serve with tortilla chips.
Notes
2) Stuffed Mini Peppers
Crunchy little boats that you can fill and will disappear in seconds.
Ingredients
Method
- Halve the mini peppers lengthwise and remove the seeds.
- Mix the cream cheese, cheddar, chives, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Spoon or pipe the filling into each pepper half.
- Arrange on a platter and chill until ready to serve.
Notes
3) Caprese Skewers
The fancy looking appetizer that takes around 10 minutes!
Ingredients
Method
- Thread one cherry tomato, a folded basil leaf, and a mozzarella ball onto each small skewer.
- Repeat until all the skewers are assembled.
- Arrange the skewers on a serving platter.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze just before serving.
Notes
4) Cucumber Hummus Bites
Perfectly refreshing and crunchy for a party on a warm night.
Ingredients
Method
- Slice the cucumbers into thick rounds and pat dry.
- Pipe or spoon a small mound of hummus onto each round.
- Drizzle lightly with olive oil.
- Sprinkle with paprika and chopped parsley, then serve.
Notes
5) Greek Yogurt Spinach Dip
All of the warm spinach dip feelings, much lighter on the guilt.
Ingredients
Method
- Squeeze all the excess water out of the thawed spinach.
- Stir the spinach into the Greek yogurt.
- Add the water chestnuts, garlic, and dill and mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper, then chill 30 minutes to let the flavors blend.
- Serve with veggie sticks or crackers.
Notes
6) Baked Sweet Potato Fries
They are crispy and a little sweet, and you wouldn't think it, but they're actually quite addictive.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 425F and line two baking sheets with parchment.
- Toss the sweet potato fries with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread them in a single layer without crowding the pans.
- Bake 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until crisp at the edges.
- Serve hot with a yogurt dipping sauce.
Notes
7) Spicy Edamame Beans
Put out a bowl and see how the entire room snacks without thinking.
Ingredients
Method
- Boil or steam the edamame pods for 5 minutes until tender, then drain.
- Heat the sesame oil in a skillet and saute the garlic for 30 seconds.
- Stir in the soy sauce and sriracha.
- Add the edamame and toss for 2-3 minutes until glazed and warmed through.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve warm.
Notes
8) Zucchini Pizza Bites
Flavors from pizza night but without the thick crust.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 400F and arrange the zucchini rounds on a parchment-lined sheet.
- Brush with olive oil and bake 8 minutes to soften.
- Top each round with a small spoon of marinara and a sprinkle of mozzarella.
- Sprinkle with oregano and bake another 6-7 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly and serve warm.
Notes
9) Chickpea Salad Cups
Crunchy lettuce cups give the sensation of being light, however, they are actually filling.
Ingredients
Method
- Roughly mash the chickpeas in a bowl, leaving some texture.
- Stir in the mayonnaise, celery, red onion, and lemon juice.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon the chickpea salad into individual butter lettuce leaves.
- Arrange the cups on a platter and serve.
Notes
10) Cauliflower Buffalo Wings
Buffalo style game day flavor, no chicken needed.
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Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 425F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Whisk the flour, water, and garlic powder into a batter and toss the florets to coat.
- Spread the cauliflower on the sheet and bake 20 minutes, flipping once.
- Stir together the buffalo sauce and melted butter, then toss the baked cauliflower in it.
- Return to the oven for 8-10 minutes until crisp, then serve with ranch or celery.
Notes
11) Rainbow Veggie Platter
Putting this on the dinner table is the most simple and prettiest option you'll have.
Ingredients
Method
- Wash and cut all the vegetables into easy-to-grab pieces.
- Stir the dill into the Greek yogurt to make a quick dip and place it in a bowl.
- Set the dip bowl in the center of a large round platter.
- Arrange the vegetables around the bowl in rainbow color order.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
12) Quinoa Salad Cups
Tiny Mediterranean delights that are bursting with sunshine flavors.
Ingredients
Method
- Cook the quinoa according to package directions and let it cool.
- Toss the cooled quinoa with cucumber, feta, red onion, lemon juice, and olive oil.
- Season to taste.
- Spoon the quinoa salad into individual endive leaves.
- Arrange on a platter and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
13) Mini Fruit Skewers
A treat to cleanse the palate after all the savory snacks.
Ingredients
Method
- Wash and cut all the fruit into bite-size pieces.
- Thread a mix of fruit onto each small skewer.
- Stir the honey into the Greek yogurt to make a dip.
- Arrange the skewers on a platter around the dip bowl.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
14) Baked Kale Chips
Surprisingly crunchy, and disappears quicker than actual potato chips.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 300F and line two baking sheets with parchment.
- Wash and thoroughly dry the kale, then remove the tough stems.
- Toss the kale pieces with olive oil, garlic powder, and salt.
- Spread in a single layer and bake 12-15 minutes until crisp but not browned.
- Let cool a few minutes so they crisp up further, then serve.
Notes
15) Sweet and Spicy Pecans
The snack bowl everyone comes back to again and again.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 325F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Toss the pecans with maple syrup, cinnamon, cayenne, and salt until evenly coated.
- Spread in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Bake 12-15 minutes, stirring once, until fragrant and glazed.
- Let cool completely so they crisp up before serving.
Notes
16) Roasted Beet Hummus
The color magenta makes the table really stand out.
Ingredients
Method
- Roast the beets at 400F for about 40 minutes until tender, then peel and chop.
- Add the beets, chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic to a food processor.
- Blend, drizzling in the olive oil, until smooth and creamy.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Transfer to a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and serve with pita and veggies.
Notes
17) Feta-Stuffed Dates
Sweet, salty, and a tad surprising in the best way possible.
Ingredients
Method
- Slice each date open lengthwise and remove the pit.
- Press a little crumbled feta into the opening of each date.
- Arrange the stuffed dates on a serving plate.
- Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with chopped pistachios, then serve.
Notes
18) Watermelon Feta Stacks
All pure summer parties packed into one refreshing little stack.
Ingredients
Method
- Cut the watermelon and feta into similar-size cubes.
- Stack a feta cube and a mint leaf on top of each watermelon cube.
- Secure each stack with a small skewer or toothpick.
- Arrange on a platter and drizzle with balsamic glaze just before serving.
Notes
19) Vegetable Spring Rolls
New, crunchy, and so satisfying when dipped in the peanut sauce.
Ingredients
Method
- Dip one rice paper wrapper in warm water for 10 seconds until pliable.
- Lay it flat and pile a small amount of carrots, cucumber, cabbage, and herbs near the bottom.
- Fold in the sides and roll tightly like a burrito.
- Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
- Whisk the peanut butter and soy sauce with a splash of water into a dipping sauce and serve alongside.
Notes
20) Grilled Pineapple Slices
Smoky and caramelized with notes of dessert.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Brush the pineapple rings with a mix of olive oil and honey.
- Grill 3-4 minutes per side until caramelized grill marks form.
- Transfer to a platter and squeeze lime juice over the top.
- Sprinkle with chili powder and serve warm.
Notes
21) Ricotta and Spinach Phyllo Bites
These are crispy and golden, plus they look like they came straight from a bakery!
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 375F and place the phyllo shells on a baking sheet.
- Mix the ricotta, drained spinach, Parmesan, garlic, and egg until combined.
- Spoon the filling into each phyllo shell.
- Bake 18-20 minutes until the filling is set and the shells are golden.
- Let cool a few minutes and serve warm.
Notes
22) Turkey and Avocado Wraps
Substantial pinwheels for the guests who want something hearty.
Ingredients
Method
- Mash the avocado with the lime juice and a pinch of salt.
- Spread the avocado evenly over each tortilla.
- Layer on the turkey, spinach, and shredded carrot.
- Roll each tortilla up tightly.
- Slice into 1-inch pinwheels and arrange cut-side up on a platter.
