When go-to appetizers consist of loaded nachos to deep-fried onion rings, healthy appetizer choices seem to be few and far between. For those watching their weight, appetizers can be a serious diet destroyer. Often, party appetizers are not very filling, so we tend to eat a lot. When a table is full of finger-licking-good food, it is hard to resist. Before know it, we just consumed hundreds of empty calories. A few seemingly harmless nachos could add up to 500 calories to your meal - and that's before the main meal! However, there is a way that you can enjoy appetizers without all the excess calories. Slim down your starters by following these healthy appetizer recipes. You can wow your guests with mouthwatering meatballs, savory stuffed mushrooms, and a spread of tasty dips. The greatest part is that these delicious foods are all guilt-free. This list of easy appetizer recipes will have you ready for any party in no time. Entertain the smart way with these 24 Healthy Appetizer Recipes.

24 Healthy Appetizer Recipes

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Easy Appetizer Recipes

Healthy Appetizer Recipes for Parties

Healthy Dip Recipes

Easy Appetizer Recipes

Pack on the flavor without packing on the fat. These easy appetizer recipes are simple but spectacular.

• 4-Ingredient Cheesy Tomatoes - Fast, easy, and budget-friendly
• Skinny Zucchini Crisps - Move over chips, these crunchy zucchini crisps are addictively tasty
• Spinach Cheese Puffs (pictured above) - Spinach never tasted so good
• Grilled Chicken Caesar Skewers - Homemade and wholesome
• Mushroom Skewers - Make vegetables fun by serving mushrooms on a stick
• Tasty Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs - These ground turkey meatballs can be ready within an hour
• Oven-Baked Mozzarella Sticks - Ooey, gooey cheese baked to crispy perfection
• Roasted Garlic Caprese Flatbread - Change up your typical appetizers by serving this tomato-mozzarella flatbread

Healthy Appetizer Recipes for Parties

These healthy appetizer recipes make bite size foods that are perfect for parties. They are made for walking, talking, and eating all at the same time. Pop 'em in your mouth and enjoy these fabulous creations.

• Spinach Ball Bites - Get your kids to eat green leafy vegatables with these spinach ball bites
• Baked Macaroni and Cheese Balls - One word: YUM
• Zucchini Pizza Bites - This low-carb pizza that uses zucchini for crust
• Dorothy's Stuffed Mushrooms - These satisfying stuffed mushrooms are filled with whole grains
• Crispy Buffalo Chicken Bites - Creamy, comforting, and packed with protein
• Sweet and Sour Bacon Wrapped Pineapples (pictured above) - Sweet, savory, and scrumptiously divine
• Prosciutto Wrapped Olives - Flavorful, cute, and extremely easy to make
• Best-Ever Stuffed Mushrooms - Seriously the best

Salads are also great healthy appetizers. Get some ideas with this free eCookbook, 12 Must See Simple Salad Recipes.

Healthy Dip Recipes

Say goodbye to those crazily caloric dips by swapping unhealthy ingredients for lighter ones. Save even more calories by saying goodbye to the tortilla chips, too. Use healthy dippers like apple slices, carrots, celery sticks, pretzels, jicama, or pita chips instead. You won't miss the old dips, because these healthy appetizer recipes are deliciously dip-tastic.

• Cowboy Dip - This rowdy dip is loaded with nutritious ingredients
• World's Best Cookie Dough Dip - Healthy cookie dough? With these secret ingredients it can be
• Fat-Free Spinach Artichoke Dip (pictured above) - Fat-free but full of flavor
• Skinny Ranch Dip - The secret to this skinny ranch dip is the Greek yogurt
• Skinny Funfetti Cake Dip - Sinfully sweet but totally guilt-free
• Skinny Taco Dip - A lighter version of the classic 7-layer dip
• Lightened-Up Lasagna Dip - This cheesy party dip is made with ground turkey
• Cheater's Guacamole - Only 4 ingredients are needed to make this authentic guacamole

Did you like this collection of healthy appetizer recipes? For more, check out 32 Easy Party Food Ideas for the Big Game.