This collection of healthy holiday appetizers will wow your guests while keeping things light! From finger foods to dips and more.
One of my favorite things about the holidays is the abundance of appetizers! From chicken wings to roasted chickpeas, sometimes we just make a meal out of appetizers and call it dinner.
Holiday appetizer recipes
I've rounded up some healthier holiday appetizers to help us eat a bit healthier through the holidays. Heavy on the veggies and on the flavor!
We have hummus, crostinis, stuffed mushroom caps and more, all lightened up just a touch, so that you will actually have room for dinner.
Let's check them all out!
1. Goat Cheese & Spinach Stuffed Strawberries from She Likes Food
2. Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Cucumber Bites from Baker By Nature
3. Sweet Potato Crostinis with Spiced Ricotta and Roasted Cranberries from Sweet Peas & Saffron
4. Vegetable Rolls with Spicy Nut Sauce from Camille Styles
5. Mini Hummus & Roasted Pepper Phyllo Bites from Cookin' Canuck
6. Skinny Greek Yogurt Seven Layer Dip from Well Plated
7. Veggie & Dip Cups from Foxes Love Lemons
8. Butternut Squash, Pear & Ricotta Crostini from Floating Kitchen
9. Bruschetta & Goat Cheese Mushroom Caps from Sweet Peas & Saffron
10. Homemade Baked Pita Chips from Joyful Healthy Eats
11. Healthier Spinach Artichoke Dip from My Sequined Life
12. Thai Chicken Salad Wonton Cups from Recipe Tin Eats
13. Quinoa Hummus Zucchini Roll-Ups from Simply Quinoa
14. Endive Salad Bites with Blue Cheese & Pecans from Flavor the Moments
15. Tuna In Cucumber Cups from Tastes Lovely
16. The Best Easy Homemade Hummus
17. Roasted Garlic and White Bean Hummus from Sweet Peas & Saffron
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Danielle says
Oh my goodness! So many delicious appetizers, I think I would have a hard time narrowing it down. We're having a party at our house, so I'm definitely saving this for later 😉
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
I think I want to make every single one of them!!
Cyndi - My Kitchen Craze says
This list is making me so hungry. I am a snacker by nature, so I could devour so many of these yummy looking recipes. Great round-up Denise.
Nora | Savory Nothings says
I absolutely love holiday appetisers, and even better if they're healthy! So many delicious-looking recipes rounded up here, Denise!
annie says
Oh my, which one to choose? Guess I'll just have to load up my plate with a little of this and a little of that.
Kristine | Kristine's Kitchen says
I'm always searching for new appetizer ideas, so I needed this roundup! I love that everything on this list is healthier! Thanks so much for including my dip! 🙂
marcie says
I could live on appetizers, Denise, so I love this round up! You did a great job on this, and thanks so much for including my endive bites!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
Mmm my stomach is growling just looking at all of these appetizers! I love how easy these are to throw together. And those sweet potato crostinis...yum! I've got to try those!
Helen @ Scrummy Lane says
So many beautifully simple appetizers, Denise ... and right on time for the holidays! I really can't pick a favourite! 🙂
Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says
So many delicious appetizers! I'll take one of each, please! 🙂
Liz @ Floating Kitchen says
Gosh, can we just skip dinner and eat ALL THE APPETIZERS! Really, who needs a proper meal. Not this girl! Thanks for the crostini love!
Denise says
You read my mind, Liz! I want to just eat these for dinner 😉 Starting with your crostini!
Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven says
So many apps, not enough time to eat them ALL! Seriously though, because they're all healthy, do you think I could?? 😉
Denise says
Ha ha I'm right with you, Sarah! Can't decide which one I want to start with!