Need some healthy Christmas appetizers to get you through the holiday season? These healthy holiday appetizers bring in some of the best flavors of the holidays and are easy to make.
The easy to make part is important because you certainly don’t want to have to spend too much time on the appetizers before making your way around the room to visit with friends and family. Having foods made with healthy ingredients is important too, especially with all the guilty pleasures and sweet treats you’ll be enjoying over the holidays!
These easy and delicious recipes are sure to be a hit with everyone at any holiday gathering during the Christmas season. You can have these flavorful holiday appetizers ready to go in no time. This list includes great additions to the Christmas dinner menu like charcuterie boards and even vegan, gluten free, and dairy free appetizers.
You’ll find a great assortment of Christmas appetizer recipes that are:
- clean eating friendly
- great for kids and adults too
- fairly easy to make with common ingredients
- healthy options for Christmas parties and holiday gatherings
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Why You’ll Love These Christmas Appetizer Ideas
- Crowd-pleasers – when trying to feed a crowd it can be difficult to present dishes that everyone will enjoy, so these dishes use simple clean ingredients that are good for most diets so that you can accommodate everyone.
- Easy to make – no need to spend a ton of time in the kitchen during the holidays! You can whip up most of these appetizers in under 20 minutes.
- Festive– these appetizers will help you present a festive-looking table whether you’re having a big Christmas party or a small gathering.
Favorite Easy Holiday Appetizers
This is my handpicked list of the BEST Christmas appetizers out there!
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1- Vegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms
Healthy and easy to make, these stuffed mushrooms are made with sauteed shallots, breadcrumbs, pinenuts, vegan cheese, and fresh herbs for a delicious appetizer guests won’t be able to resist before the main course.
2- Sliceable Pistachio Cheese
Made in just 20 minutes, this pistachio cheese appetizer is a nutty vegan dish is a easy recipe that’s perfect for Christmas. Add cranberry jelly for even more festive fun.
3 – Buffalo Chicken Dip with Greek Yogurt
Packed with protein and flavor, this perfect appetizer of buffalo chicken creamy dip is made with Greek yogurt, chicken, cheese, buffalo sauce, and ranch seasoning. Guests will be surprised that it’s a low-fat and healthier recipe!
4 – Charcuterie Tree
Turn different meats, cheeses, and vegetables into a healthy Christmas charcuterie board for your upcoming holiday parties when you want to impress!
5- Spiced Walnuts
Here’s a quick and easy Christmas appetizer that’s perfect for the holidays. The walnuts are crunchy and smothered in a spicy savory glaze that also brings in some sweet flavors.
6- Fresh Cranberry Salsa
Zesty and tart, this fresh cranberry salsa is a flavorful appetizer and a great recipe to serve guests over the holidays. Serve it with tortilla chips or crackers of your choice.
7- Simple DIY Hummus Platter
Easy to put together, this hummus platter is a simple recipe that’s loaded with vegetables, olives, chips, and hummus for a filling party appetizer that’s on the healthier side.
8- Chicken Apple Sausage Appetizers with Maple Glaze
Chicken apple sausages are simmered in a delicious maple mustard sauce to make these appetizer bites. Make them in the slow cooker for an easy holiday appetizer that you can serve guests.
9- Christmas Guacamole
Ripe avocados and sweet pomegranate seeds create this healthy Christmas guacamole and will make the perfect Christmas appetizer to serve to friends and family.
10- Keto Italian Garlic Breadsticks
Not only are these Italian breadsticks perfect for the holidays, but they’re also keto, gluten-free, and loaded with flavor. The cheese loaded breadsticks are seasoned with a flavorful Italian herb mixture and will make a delicious addition to the holiday appetizer table.
11 – Baked Feta
If you haven’t tried baked feta, you’re missing out. Serve it alongside baked tomatoes and green olives for a flavorful holiday appetizer guests won’t be able to get enough of.
12 – Spicy ‘n’ Sweet Vegan Cranberry Bean Ball Canapés
Super simple, healthy, and easy to make, this is a elegant appetizer that’s sure to impress at any Christmas party. With a mixture of spices, cranberries, and beans to make the bean balls and aromatic seasonings with tomatoes to make the tomato sauce, this unique and flavorful appetizer is delicious.
13 – Keto Turkey Cranberry Meatballs
Ground turkey, cranberry sauce, almond flour, and a few spices are all you need to make these easy way meatballs. They’re a party appetizer perfect for any occasion or before any main meal and will go over well for the holidays.
14 – Italian Burrata Stuffed Tomato Appetizer
Fill Roma tomatoes with fresh burrata and you have a quick and easy appetizer for the holidays. If you don’t want to use burrata, you can use mozzarella instead to create this festive appetizer that’s great for any holiday party.
15 – Christmas Tree Fruit & Cheese Platter
Add some festive cheer to the holiday table with this Christmas tree fruit and cheese platter. Guests will love this finger foods mix of cubed cheese, grapes, and blackberries. Swap out any of the above with your favorites, or even fresh veggies, to create a fun platter guests will enjoy for holiday dinner.
16 – Santa Charcuterie Board
This healthy Santa Charcuterie Board is so cute and festive! It’s easy to put together and the perfect healthy appetizer to be the star of your Christmas party table.
More Christmas Recipes
16 Christmas Snacks – great to serve on Christmas movie night or slumber party
Healthy Christmas Dinner Recipes
Christmas Breakfast Ideas in the Crockpot
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