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appetizers and snacks

(16 Recipes) Created by CINNAMINNIE

Recipes in this Collection

Hummus
Very Good 4.0/5

A healthy and filling middle eastern dip! Eat it as an appetizer or snack with some pita. Why buy your hummus ready made from the store, when you can make it yourself?

Submitted by GRANT_ME_WINGS

Carbs: 9.4g | Fat: 2g | Fiber: 3.1g | Protein: 3.1g | Calories: 69.3
Coach Nicole's Chewy Oat & Nut Granola Bars
Very Good 4.2/5

This homemade alternative to store-bought granola bars, is a good source of protein, fiber and healthy fats. Tasty and so simple to make! A quarter cup of raisins (not included here) also make a yummy addition!

Submitted by COACH_NICOLE

Carbs: 39.6g | Fat: 5.4g | Fiber: 4.5g | Protein: 6.9g | Calories: 220.4
World's Best Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Very Good 4.5/5

This slimmed down version of your favorite dip is easy to make--and it's light enough for you to load up on it!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Carbs: 3.8g | Fat: 4.2g | Fiber: 0.9g | Protein: 3.8g | Calories: 65.9
Spring Rolls
Very Good 4.3/5

This recipe is really easy; it's really more of a process than a recipe. Rice paper wrappers, which are available in the ethnic sections of most larger supermarkets these days, are a great way to wrap your veggies and protein for a quick snack or light lunch.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 9.7g | Fat: 4.2g | Fiber: 2g | Protein: 9g | Calories: 113.1
Very Good 4.5/5

Black Bean Salsa

Submitted by JANAE55

Carbs: 8.8g | Fat: 1.7g | Fiber: 2.4g | Protein: 2.5g | Calories: 56.7
Coach Nicole's Fresh Guacamole
Very Good 4.5/5

Cucumbers give this guacamole a refreshing flavor.

Submitted by COACH_NICOLE

Carbs: 4.8g | Fat: 6.8g | Fiber: 3.2g | Protein: 1g | Calories: 77.5
Polenta Rounds with Creamy Pesto
Good 3.7/5

This simple and delicious appetizer is very festive--red and green for the holidays.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 3.6g | Fat: 2.3g | Fiber: 0.2g | Protein: 1.5g | Calories: 41.4
COOKING WITH CAITLIN'S Avocado Whip
Very Good 4.1/5

Despite the fact that this is perhaps the girliest guacamole ever, to the men out there, try it. I guarantee you that it is extremely tasty. And, I am going to venture to say that any guy that can explain that he "whipped the avocado into stiff peaks" will impress any girl.

Submitted by DAILYSPARKGUEST

Carbs: 2g | Fat: 9.6g | Fiber: 1g | Protein: 0.7g | Calories: 93.3

crap dip

Submitted by CINNAMINNIE

Carbs: 3.8g | Fat: 6g | Fiber: 0.1g | Protein: 13.8g | Calories: 124.2
Fried Cheese Sticks
Very Good 4.2/5

We cut the grease and used reduced-fat string cheese to re-create a pub favorite.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 15.1g | Fat: 2.8g | Fiber: 0.6g | Protein: 14.7g | Calories: 140.6
Summer Cucumber Salsa
Very Good 4.3/5

a new twist on salsa, great for using cukes from the garden in the summer!

Submitted by SLINKY78

Carbs: 9.8g | Fat: 0.5g | Fiber: 2.5g | Protein: 2g | Calories: 44.4
Caramel Popcorn
Very Good 4.4/5

With "The SparkPeople Cookbook," desserts and treats are part of the plan. Chef Meg slims down favorite sweets, ditching most of the fat and calories--but keeping the flavor. This is a "must-try" recipe!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 27.7g | Fat: 2.8g | Fiber: 0.8g | Protein: 0.7g | Calories: 116.7
Layered Mexican Dip with Baked Lime Chips
Very Good 4.5/5

My dip has all the flavor of the original, but it's much easier on the waistline. I prefer to eat this "dip" with a fork or raw vegetables.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 27g | Fat: 5.6g | Fiber: 7.5g | Protein: 11.2g | Calories: 197.3
Chef Meg's Festive Polenta Rounds
Good 3.6/5

This simple and delicious appetizer is very festive--red and green for the holidays.

Carbs: 3.6g | Fat: 2.3g | Fiber: 0.2g | Protein: 1.5g | Calories: 41.4
Samantha's Dill Dip
Good 3.9/5

This dip / spread is a great way to add flavor to any snack or meal item.

Submitted by SAMANTHA_SP

Carbs: 1.5g | Fat: 1.1g | Fiber: 0.1g | Protein: 3.1g | Calories: 27.8
Black Bean 'Hummus'
Very Good 4.2/5

Hummus goes South of the Border!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Carbs: 20.9g | Fat: 1.6g | Fiber: 7.1g | Protein: 7.3g | Calories: 122.7
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