Canape/snacks ideas?

Lindsayrob

I have my book group ladies coming round on Friday and we always end up eating delicious but really unhealthy snacks. Does anyone have any good ideas for quick but healthy nibbles?
Thanks!
Lindsay

asyouseefit

Veggie sticks and healthy dip (like home made hummus or tatziki (sp?))
Cucumber sandwiches made with wholegrain bread and low fat cream cheese

PrincessGlitterTush

Veg crudites with hummus, some mini chicken kebabs, seasoned chicken pieces, Just think platters of healthy food?

angelew

You can have fresh veggies (cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, carrot sticks, celery sticks, etc) with hummus for dipping- or a Ranch dip. Sometimes I mix a packet of Ranch Dip mix with fat free Greek yogurt (no one knows it isn't sour cream!) You could make a smoked salmon dip with Neufchatel cheese and serve it on top of sliced English Cucumbers. You can toast some mixed nuts in the oven and add a little spice to them. Have fun with your gals!

dls06

Apple and Cream Cheese Roll-Ups
Source: dLife

Miniature cream cheese and apple turnovers.


Rating:
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Difficulty: INTERMEDIATE


Nutrition Facts

Makes 12servings
Serving Size: 3 each
Amount Per Serving

Calories 73.1

Total Carbs 14.2 g

Dietary Fiber 0.6 g

Sugars 8 g

Total Fat 1.3 g

Saturated Fat 0.3 g

Unsaturated Fat 1 g

Potassium 94.1 mg

Protein 1.3 g

Sodium 62 mg

Dietary Exchanges
1/2 Fruit

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Servings Ingredients
1cup chopped apples
3oz unsweetened apple juice frozen concentrate , undiluted (1/3 cup)
1/4tsp ground cinnamon
1pinch ground nutmeg
1/4cup SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, granulated
1/4oz cream cheese
1eggs
4phyllo pastry dough sheet , thawed
1cooking spray
1/2cup graham cracker crumbs , divided
1/2tsp ground cinnamon



Directions
1 Heat apples, apple juice concentrate, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a pot over medium-high heat until it boils.
2 Lower heat, place lid on pot, and simmer 5 minutes until almost all the liquid is absorbed. Let mixture cool to room temperature.
3 Using an electric mixer, beat Splenda and cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in egg.
4 Gently fold apple mixture into cream cheese, cover, and reserve.
5 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
6 Lay one sheet of phyllo on a large flat surface, with the remaining sheets covered so they do not dry out.
7 Coat phyllo with cooking spray and sprinkle evenly with 2 teaspoons graham cracker crumbs. Do the same to each sheet of phyllo.
8 Slice each phyllo sheet into 6 squares. Spoon 1 teaspoon of apple mixture onto each square.
9 Fold each square on the diagonal to cover apple mixture, forming triangles. Pinch the edges. Arrange on a baking sheet.
10 Sprinkle each apple triangle with cinnamon. Bake 10 minutes. Let cool.

dls06

Artichoke Crostini
Source: dLife.com

Crusty bread topped with artichokes, fresh tomatoes and basil.


Rating:
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Difficulty: EASY


Nutrition Facts

Makes 16servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories 99.8

Total Carbs 17.3 g

Dietary Fiber 2.6 g

Sugars 1.3 g

Total Fat 2.1 g

Saturated Fat 0.3 g

Unsaturated Fat 1.8 g

Potassium 75.3 mg

Protein 3.3 g

Sodium 221.6 mg

Dietary Exchanges
1/4 Fat, 1 Starch, 1/2 Vegetable

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Servings Ingredients
1lb Baguette, sourdough, mini
2cup chopped tomato
14oz canned artichokes hearts, drained , rinsed and chopped
2tbsp fresh basil , minced
2tbsp olive oil
1/2tsp seasoned salt
1/8tsp black pepper



Directions
1 Slice the baguette into 32 pieces and arrange on a baking sheet. Spray bread slices with cooking spray and bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 7 to 10 minutes. Let cool.
2 Mix together tomatoes, artichokes, basil, oil, salt, and pepper. Spoon mixture onto bread slices.

dls06

Asparagus Beef Roll-Ups
Source: dLife

Easy to prepare appetizer of roast beef and asparagus rolled in a tortilla with a creamy spread.


Rating:
Prep Time: 3 hours
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Difficulty: EASY


Nutrition Facts

Makes 48servings
Serving Size: 1 each
Amount Per Serving

Calories 33.8

Total Carbs 4.2 g

Dietary Fiber 0.3 g

Sugars 0.1 g

Total Fat 1.4 g

Saturated Fat 0.5 g

Unsaturated Fat 0.9 g

Potassium 4.1 mg

Protein 1.3 g

Sodium 81.2 mg

Dietary Exchanges
1/4 Starch

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Servings Ingredients
2tbsp Cream, whipping, heavy
2tbsp sour cream
3tsp horseradish
1/4tsp fresh lemon peel
1/4tsp salt
1pinch black pepper
4Tortilla, flour, 6.5" , warmed
1/4lb sliced roast beef, deli meat, Italian style (equal to 4 slices )
4Asparagus, spears, cooked, drained, 1/2" base



Directions
1 Using electric beaters, whip cream until soft peaks are formed; gently fold in sour cream, horseradish, lemon peel, salt, and pepper.
2 Spoon 2 teaspoons of cream mixture onto each tortilla and top with 1 slice of beef and the rest of the cream mixture. Arrange 1 asparagus on each tortillas and roll up. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours. Cut into 1/2 inch pieces.

lovestobaketoo

almonds, they have so many flavors now and all are good and good for you. Fruit salad, cheese & apples, pretzel thins, popcorn. Water with lemons:)

Lindsayrob

There are some great ideas here, thanks very much everyone, and dls - thanks for the recipes, that looks like a great website!
Lindsay