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    Bite It: 15 Healthier Bite-sized Party Food Recipes

    Modified: Jan 18, 2024 · Published: Jan 25, 2018 by Ashley

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    Dinner party appetizers don't have to kill your healthy-eating mojo! This list of 15 healthier bite-sized party food recipes will leave you satisfied without feeling like you over-indulged.

    The Super Bowl is right around the corner, and for many people, those New Year's resolutions are slipping farther and farther away.

    And while I don't really care for sports, I'm all about indulging in a fun appetizer spread - game day or not! But with the holidays in the not too distant past, I feel like there needed to be some more healthy options added into the mix.

    Don't get me wrong, I love a good over-the-top, decadent appetizer, too, but sometimes I.just.need.a.break.

    It's all about options here, people.

    So, without further ado, here are 15 healthier options for your next game day spread, Super Bowl party, dinner party, or cocktail party. There's a nice mix of recipes here that are sure to impress your guests.

    Assortment of 4 healthier appetizer food options.
    1. Caprese Eggplant Roll Ups
      Just 4 ingredients and some quality olive oil is all you need for these gorgeously grilled vegetarian skewers.
    2. Cheesy Broiled Endive Appetizer
      A quick trip to the broiler makes the edges of these low-carb, cheese-covered bites a crispy, golden brown treat.
    3. Endive Beet Bites
      Crumbled walnuts, fresh herbs, and a drizzle of Caesar dressing are the perfect toppings for these vibrant bites.
    4. Falafel-Spiced Cucumber Bites
      A healthy party appetizer with major Middle Eastern flair! These bites are quick & easy to assemble and are perfect for Super Bowl Sunday, game day, holiday meals and last minute cocktail parties.
    5. French-Inspired Deviled Eggs
      These mayo-free beauties get a big boost of flavor from fresh tarragon, cornichons and dijon.
    6. Garlicky Goat Cheese + Herb Stuffed Peppadews
      Sweet and a little spicy, these addictive stuffed peppers are the perfect accompaniment to any appetizer spread!
    7. Healthy Hummus Stuffed Peppers
      Because sweet mini bell peppers make everything more adorably delicious!
    8. Low Carb Taco Bites
      Cheddar cheese forms the bowls for these itty bitty, low-carb treats.
    9. No Mayo Deviled Eggs
      No mayo? No problem! This easy to make, classic deviled egg recipe is a party appetizer favorite made with pantry staples.
    10. Prosciutto Wrapped Apple Bites
      You're just 4 ingredients away from these simple, elegant, sweet-and-salty bites.
    11. Sesame Soy Smoked Salmon Crostini
      Upgrade your crostini game by incorporating avocado, smoked salmon, and a mix of black & white sesame seeds.
    12. Smoked Salmon Roll-ups
      This 5 ingredient party food recipe is simple and delicious and easy to make ahead of time – perfect for game day!
    13. Tuna Tartare with Avocado
      Lentil crackers serve as the base for these upscale raw seafood bites.
    14. Tuna Tostada with Avocado Dressing + Chipotle Sour Cream
      These bite-sized beauties have a Mexican flair that will wow your dinner party guests. You’ll love how easy this tuna tostada appetizer is to put together!
    15. Vegan Zucchini Rolls with Herbed Cashew Ricotta, Mint and Avocado
      Roll up the fun with these deliciously elegant, no-cook appetizers.
    Assortment of 4 healthier appetizer food options.

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    Comments

    1. Caroline

      January 25, 2018 at 9:45 pm

      These are some tasty-sounding appetizers - I agree healthier can still be tasty! Thanks for including my caprese eggplant roll ups.

      Reply
      • Ashley

        January 26, 2018 at 12:03 pm

        YES! Those roll ups look SO good - it's such a fun twist on caprese salad. And those grill marks have me swooooooning!

        Reply
    2. Samantha | My Kitchen Love

      January 25, 2018 at 10:55 pm

      Loving the healthier options for what can turn into a fully loaded day! Thanks for including my Endive Bites!

      Reply
      • Ashley

        January 26, 2018 at 12:05 pm

        Yes! Endive is such a fun option for appetizers - so elegant and not used often enough!

        Reply
    3. Michele

      January 26, 2018 at 11:23 am

      What a great round-up! No sacrificing taste for being healthy-ier.... 🙂

      Reply
      • Ashley

        January 26, 2018 at 12:15 pm

        Exactly! I love having both options at parties, personally.

        Reply
    4. Abby @ WinsteadWandering

      January 29, 2018 at 11:27 am

      These all sound SO good, but I think I'd be happy with just a plateful of the goat cheese and herb peppadews. Yum!

      Reply
      • Ashley

        February 08, 2018 at 9:59 pm

        Yes!! They're sooooo addictive! I love that sweet heat with the creamy goat cheese inside. YUM!

        Reply
    5. Kate

      January 29, 2018 at 4:50 pm

      Yaaaasssss! I love party foods. I am already in the thick of planning for our Super Bowl party. So fun!

      Reply
      • Ashley

        February 08, 2018 at 10:00 pm

        Hope the game day eats treated you well!

        Reply
    6. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy

      January 29, 2018 at 5:04 pm

      I am always on the lookout for fun party foods. These look great, and the fact they are easy to make is a bonus for sure.

      Reply
      • Ashley

        February 08, 2018 at 10:01 pm

        Yes! Entertaining doesn't have to be difficult!

        Reply
    7. Carrie | Clean Eating Kitchen

      January 30, 2018 at 10:25 am

      What a great collection of nibbles for game day! Will def try some of these out on my guests!

      Reply
      • Ashley

        February 08, 2018 at 10:02 pm

        How'd the game day spread go? I ended up being stuck in an airport overnight and totally missed it - glad I wasn't hosting this year!

        Reply
    8. Sharon

      January 30, 2018 at 10:15 am

      Great healthy party appetizers to bring to parties. I also love that you had updated recipes for deviled eggs and roll-ups. It's always fund to bring something out of the ordinary.

      Reply
      • Ashley

        February 08, 2018 at 10:03 pm

        Yes! A good twist on a classic is always welcome IMO!

        Reply
    9. Elaine @ Dishes Delish

      January 30, 2018 at 8:14 pm

      Love, love, love your list of delicious healthy apps! Especially the deviled eggs! I can't wait to try a few of these at my next get together! Awesome roundup!

      Reply
      • Ashley

        February 08, 2018 at 10:04 pm

        Thanks so much, Elaine! I'm a sucker for a good deviled egg!

        Reply
    10. Leslie Haasch

      February 03, 2018 at 6:33 pm

      Oh man, I'm having a hard time picking a favorite out of this list - I'm thinking the hummus stuffed peppers!

      Reply
      • Ashley

        February 08, 2018 at 10:05 pm

        Aren't they so pretty?! I need to try those beauties, stat!

        Reply
    11. Tina

      February 03, 2018 at 10:26 pm

      What a great resource for healthy appetizers, thanks for this! I've been indulging in too much junk, perfect timing.

      Reply
      • Ashley

        February 08, 2018 at 10:06 pm

        I feel like, especially after the end-of-year holidays, healthier foods are in order. But they can still be fun, right??

        Reply
    12. Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness

      February 04, 2018 at 10:16 am

      This is an awesome roundup. The beet bites sound so good!

      Reply
      • Ashley

        February 08, 2018 at 10:07 pm

        Thanks so much! And YES - those are gorgeous! I need to give them a try soon!

        Reply
    13. Jenni LeBaron

      February 04, 2018 at 9:10 pm

      This is a great roundup. What a fantastic alternative to all of the unhealthy Superbowl eats!

      Reply
      • Ashley

        February 08, 2018 at 10:07 pm

        I enjoy my fair share of unhealthy snacks, but I love seeing at least SOME healthy options in the mix!

        Reply
    14. Sara

      February 04, 2018 at 10:00 pm

      These all sound fantastic! I love party food!!

      Reply
      • Ashley

        February 08, 2018 at 10:08 pm

        Party food is the best! I'm down for an appetizer spread any day!

        Reply
    15. Julie

      February 05, 2018 at 1:25 am

      Great roundup! While I'm all for splurging once or twice a year on decadent, cheesy party food, balance is so important. Such a great list to make sure we include a few healthy options, too!

      Reply
      • Ashley

        February 08, 2018 at 10:09 pm

        Balance is very important! Makes you appreciate all of the things even more!

        Reply

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