The holidays are upon us, and we all know what that means — ’tis the season for eating and eating and more eating. The foods around the holidays are usually part of the tradition, making it difficult to ignore them and even harder not to crave them. But you can prepare delicious healthy Christmas appetizers recipes everyone will enjoy without dealing with unwanted weight gain, bloat, and overall malaise.
Updated November 13.
Why You’ll Love These Recipes
When it comes to healthy Christmas appetizers, there really are many different amazing recipes to choose from. Whether you are watching your diet or not, these recipes don’t compromise your health or flavor!
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With so many delicious and healthy Christmas appetizers to choose from, you are sure to find something for everyone in this list. Whether you are looking for a vegan recipe, finger foods, boards and platters, or dips, there is a whole lot of easy holiday recipes here to choose from!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a holiday meal really be delicious and healthy?
Of course! It’s my mission to create recipes that taste good and are good for you. These healthy appetizer recipes won’t disappointing anyone sitting at your holiday table! They’re rich in nutrients and flavor. And who knows? You may even be the catalyst of their own wellness journeys!
How do I not overeat during the holidays?
There’s not reason you can’t or shouldn’t enjoy all of that delicious holiday food that only comes around once a year. The trick is to savor them without overdoing it. You could use a smaller plate to limit how much food can fit on it, or simply start out with smaller servings and give yourself time to digest before going back for seconds. It also helps to make swaps with healthier options like the ones listed below!
Will my guests enjoy these healthy Christmas recipes?
Absolutely! The thing I love about what I do is that I get to create delicious, satisfying recipes that are — here comes the best part — good for you. Nutritious doesn’t equal a lack in flavor. Using real, wholesome ingredients highlights what’s on your plate without compromising your wellness journey or leaving you feeling bloated and uncomfortable!
Vegan Christmas Appetizers
If you or some of your holiday guests are following a vegan diet, these delicious appetizers are perfect. In fact, those who aren’t participating in a vegan lifestyle will love them too!
Easy Vegan Pate Recipe
This vegan pate is made with mushrooms, walnuts, and a variety of herbs and spices to achieve a memorable flavor. Use darker mushrooms for the best flavor, and let it sit overnight. This is the perfect appetizer for any party or holiday and will fly off the plate as everyone loves it.
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Baked Mini Gluten-Free + Vegan Mac & Cheese Bites (Allergy-Free)
A healthy & snackable way to enjoy your favorite comfort food! These Baked Mini Gluten-Free + Vegan Mac & Cheese Bites are allergy-free & kid-friendly!
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Breaded Air Fryer Artichoke Hearts (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Allergy-Free)
A super easy, crispy appetizer recipe! These breaded Air Fryer Artichoke Hearts are gluten-free, vegan, allergy-free, and healthy!
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Christmas Pinwheels
These Christmas Pinwheels featuring green pesto and red sun-dried tomatoes are a festive appetizer for any meal or party!
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Veggie Tortilla Roll Ups
Surprise your taste buds with these flavorsome Veggie Tortilla Roll ups, quick to prepare, and just melts into your mouth. All the flavor, all the crunch, get them ready in just 10 minutes!
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Easy 30 minutes vegan goat cheese
Easy, quick (under 30 minutes), dairy-free, nut-free, cheap and delicious vegan goat cheese (or requeson if you are Mexican!) join me to learn how to make this recipe!
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Healthy Vegan Cauliflower Cheese Sauce
A spicy cheesy dip, made using the ever so healthy and versatile cauliflower! Serve your vegan cauliflower cheese over steamed veggies or dip with chips, crackers or pita.
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Cool Vegan Dill Pickle Dip Bread Bowl Tasty Holiday Appetizer
Cool Vegan Dill Pickle Dip Bread Bowl – perfect for a potluck, holiday party, or game day – this cool and tangy dip will be a crowd favorite!
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Healthy Christmas Finger Foods
When it comes to food that’s easy to eat, these finger foods are perfect for your holiday gathering. No matter what you choose to make, you are sure to wow your guests with these healthy Christmas finger foods.
Prosciutto Wrapped Cashew Cream Cheese Stuffed Dates with Balsamic Glaze
These prosciutto wrapped cashew cream cheese stuffed dates with balsamic glaze are the perfect party appetizer. They're dairy free and so easy to make.
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Mediterranean Couscous Stuffed Mini Peppers
These Mediterranean Couscous Stuffed Mini Peppers are so easy to make! So much flavor packed into a delicious appetizer! Perfect for your holiday gathering.
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15 Minute Cranberry Brie Bites
Cranberry brie bites are the perfect addition to your next holiday party! These simple cranberry brie appetizers are so easy to prep, but look like you slaved all day in the kitchen!
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Caprese Christmas Wreath
Caprese Christmas Wreath is a festive and healthy appetizer for your Christmas table! Only 5 minutes to make this beautiful appetizer and it’s perfect for finger foods.
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No Mayo Deviled Eggs
These no mayo deviled eggs cut out calories while still being a delicious and easy appetizer! Whether you are a mayo-hater or want a healthier option, you will enjoy this classic deviled egg recipe.
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Mini Cheese Ball Bites
Mini Cheese Ball Bites are studded with dried cranberries and blue cheese, rolled in pecans, and skewered with pretzel sticks for easy party appetizers!
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Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms
Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms are a low-fat appetizer filled with light cream cheese, low-fat mozzarella, spinach, and artichokes keep the calories low too!
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Cucumber Feta Rolls | Easy Holiday Appetizer
These Cucumber Feta Rolls are the perfect holiday appetizer!
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Boneless Shredded Chicken Appetizer With Cranberry Salsa
This easy chicken appetizer with cream cheese and cranberry salsa is a perfect starter for your holiday meals and parties.
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Baked Crab Cakes Recipe
These gluten free healthy oven baked crab cakes are so easy! Not only are they low carb but they're also paleo and Whole30 recipes as well. Whether you make them as appetizers or as a healthy dinner recipe, you're going to love them.
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Sweet Potato Rounds with Goat Cheese Recipe
The perfect healthy appetizer is these easy and tasty sweet potato rounds with goat cheese that are finished with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and honey.
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Sriracha Deviled Eggs Recipe
Sriracha Deviled Eggs – these yummy appetizers are so easy to make and are a party hit. This spicy 21 Day Fix approved recipe is a high protein snack.
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The Best Mini Spinach Quiches You’ve Ever Tasted
Learn how to cook The Best Mini Spinach Quiches You’ve Ever Tasted and be the big hit at your next holiday party or really any event where you bring food.
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Tuscan Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms with Garlic, Sun Dried Tomatoes, & Cheese
Tuscan Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms with Garlic, Sun Dried Tomatoes, & Cheese are a quick & easy side or app with a ton of flavor.
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Slow Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs
Slow Cooker Meatballs are the perfect appetizer! Make these tasty crockpot meatballs with just 3 ingredients and 2 minutes of effort.
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Cranberry Brie Chicken Wonton Tacos Recipe
Festive and Tasty Cranberry Brie Chicken Wonton Tacos are a fabulous holiday appetizer They are sure to please your tastebuds and be a hit with your family.
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Reindeer Cheese Ball Appetizer Recipe
Rolled with bacon and topped with antlers this easy reindeer cheese ball recipe is sure to be the talk of the holidays!
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Easy Bacon Stuffed Mini Peppers
These Bacon Stuffed Mini Peppers offer a fresh crunch combined with a rich, creamy filling. This tasty appetizer is also gluten free and low carb!
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Mushroom Tart
This mushroom tart is the perfect appetizer, lunch, or main. It’s utterly delicious, and you won’t be able to stop at just one slice!
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Salmon Blinis Appetizer Recipe
Salmon blinis are flavourful and sophisticated, yet so incredibly easy to make! This recipe is fuss-free holiday entertaining at its best!
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Stuffed mini baked potatoes
Deliciously flavourful stuffed mini baked potatoes, stuffed with Primula soft cheese and a selection of toppings. A great treat for Christmas Eve and the festive season.
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Bruschetta With Tomato and Basil
This easy fresh tomato and basil Bruschetta makes an easy Italian appetizer that you can make in just 20 minutes!
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Smoked Salmon Crostini
These smoked salmon crostini are by far one of the best crostini recipes with creamy filling and fresh tomato relish. Quick and impressive appetizer!
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Fajita Chicken Wings
Fajita Chicken Wings – a southwestern twist on hot wings with a lime twist. Whole 30 appetizer that also makes a great paleo dinner recipe.
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Turkey, Cranberry and Goat Cheese Party Bites Recipe
Want to make your holidays merry? See how Canadian Turkey can help with this Turkey, Cranberry and Goat Cheese Party Bites Recipe!
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Cream Cheese Penguins
Have some fun with your appetizer selection with these Cream Cheese Penguins! As much fun to see as they are to eat! They make everyone smile!
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Christmas Boards and Platters
Charcuterie boards and finger food platters are a fantastic way to serve your holiday guests something tastes as good as it looks. They’re even perfect for cuddling on the couch and watching a movie with your family! No matter what you choose to put on your holiday platter, you are sure to please any of these healthy recipes.
Christmas Charcuterie Board
This simple DIY Christmas Tree Caprese Board is such an easy idea! If you're wondering how to make a charcuterie board that will appeal to a crowd (keto, healthy, and vegetarian) this holiday meat and cheese platter has something for every lifestyle that they can pick and choose.
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Holiday Cranberry Cheese Spread
Wonderfully easy holiday appetizer that packs a punch of flavor thanks to a three-cheese spread and tangy homemade cranberry apple sauce.
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The Perfect Holiday Platter
Tips for Creating the Perfect Party Platter this holiday season! Check out this quick & easy to prepare festive fruit, vegetable, cheese and almond spread!
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Festive Christmas Caprese Salad
Looking for a fun Christmas salad? This Christmas Caprese Salad consists of tomatoes, bocconcini and fresh basil arranged in the shape of a candy cane.
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Veggie Christmas Tree Appetizer
Serve your guests vegetables with this festive Christmas Tree Appetizer. We use fresh broccoli, cherry tomatoes, cauliflower, and cheese to make this easy edible starter. It’s easy and requires little effort!
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A Delicious Veggie Tray for Your Guests
Are you getting ready to make a veggie tray for your holiday party or gathering? I’m going to show you how to make a veggie tray that will wow your guests!
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Roasted Veggie Tray
Are you looking for a new way to serve a veggie tray? This tutorial will show you how to make a roasted veggie tray. Roasted vegetable trays are great for any reason and any season but are especially welcomed around the Holidays!
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Holiday Charcuterie Board
Need an easy & eye-catching appetizer for parties & holidays? Prep and assemble a simple charcuterie board (meat & cheese platter) with seasonal ingredients in about 30 minutes. This one features cured meats, hard and soft cheeses, seasonal produce like apples, pears, and figs!
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Easy Holiday Charcuterie Board
I love serving or bringing savory dishes to holiday parties and this easy holiday charcuterie board is so simple to put together and tastes great!
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Delicious Holiday Dips
When it comes to serving up some delicious holiday dips, we have you covered. With so many yummy Christmas recipes, you are sure to have more than enough to serve and choose from.
Herb and Garlic Cashew Dip
This easy recipe for herb and garlic cashew dip is perfect for parties. If you want healthy options for the holidays (or a New Years Even party) this vegan dip is great for veggies or a sauce for salads.
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Balsamic Beet Hummus Recipe
This healthy balsamic beet hummus recipe is a vegan holiday appetizer perfect for party snacks or for dipping crackers while watching TV.
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Cranberry Salsa – An Easy Holiday Appetizer Recipe
Add some zip to your holiday entertaining with Cranberry Salsa. Fresh, spicy. tangy, sweet and unexpected. You’ll become quickly addicted! Easy recipe.
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Christmas Guacamole Recipe
Looking for a simple Christmas appetizer? This Christmas Guacamole Recipe comes together in a few minutes, and it is low carb, Keto and vegan! Here is how to make it.
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Healthy Spinach Artichoke Dip
This healthy Spinach Artichoke Dip recipe with Greek yogurt is an easy appetizer! Make this Skinny Artichoke Dip in the Instant Pot, Crockpot, or on the stove and serve it hot or cold–your choice! Full of veggies and protein from greek yogurt, it’s one of our favorite happy hour snacks.
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Roasted Eggplant Dip
Roasted Eggplant Dip is a fast and easy dip to serve guests. The good news? It is very festive looking and also healthy!
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5 Minute Refried Bean Dip
This refried bean dip has got to be one of the easiest bean dip recipes ever! It takes just 4 simple ingredients, is ready in 5 minutes and is absolutely delicious.
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Parmesan Broccoli Healthy Dip Recipe
This easy parmesan broccoli healhty dip recipe comes together quickly, is a family favorite, and is low in points. It’s a great recipe for parties and family gatherings! Great with fresh veggies or baked chips for dipping!
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Layered Pesto Greek Dip
Layered Pesto Greek Dip – EASIEST DIP RECIPE EVER! This Mediterranean inspired appetizer uses hummus, pesto, feta, peppers, olives, and cucumbers.
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Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip
This healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip is full of protein! Make it in the Instant Pot or Ninja, Slow Cooker, or oven. You’ll love this Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe. Use it for a healthy snack, lunch, or dinner!
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Low Carb Dip or Ranch Dressing for Veggies
Make this creamy low carb dip or ranch dressing with dried spices. It’s better than pre-made ones and those made from a dry seasoning mix.
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Protein Tzatziki Sauce
This high protein healthy tzatziki sauce recipe is a healthy dip for vegetables, pitas, or a sauce for rice and chicken. The best part? It's easy to make.
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Avocado, Yoghurt and Mint Dip
You will love this Avocado, Yoghurt and Mint dip. It is light, creamy and refreshing and incredibly easy to make.
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Gingerbread Cheesecake Dip
Gingerbread Cheesecake Dip: A quick & easy dip that’s made in 5 minute! Bring this to your next holiday party and you’ll be the most popular person there!
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Snickerdoodle Cookie Dip
This delicious Snickerdoodle Cookie Dip tastes just like the cinnamon sugar cookie! It’s perfect for a healthier holiday treat!
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Gingerbread Dessert Hummus
If you're looking for a healthier dessert dip for holiday parties, you're going to love this Gingerbread Dessert Hummus Dip! I love it because it's high fiber and has a boost of protein!
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Peppermint Cheesecake Dip
This Peppermint Cheesecake Dip recipe is a creamy, delicious, and quick and easy holiday dessert dip that comes together in just 5 minutes!
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