Beyond being an ideal choice for midday, this quick and easy recipe doubles as a satisfying appetizer.
Doing so will ensure any bits of feta are broken down, and youll avoid a grainy texture.
Here, we combine them with dates, almond butter and fiber-boosting oats for an easy snack.
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The Ultimate Gut-Friendly Snack Mix
This curried cashew snack mix features toasted edamame.
A combination of spices and red curry paste brings flavor and heat to this grab-and-go snack.
A dark-chocolate drizzle adds more intense chocolate flavor.
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Jalapeno Cheese Ball
Serve this spiced jalapeno cheese ball with tortilla chips or your favorite cut-up veggies.
Seek out dulce de leche in cans or glass jars, typically found in the baking aisle.
They make an excellent appetizer for holiday entertaining.
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This healthy dip is perfect for veggies, whole-grain crackers or bread.
Serve with an array of crudites and crisp party crackers.
Salt & Vinegar Pumpkin Seeds
Salt-and-vinegar seasoning isn’t just for chips.
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These roasted pumpkin seeds tossed with salt and vinegar are a briny, crunchy treat.
Soaking the seeds in vinegar ensures that the deep vinegary flavor remains after baking.
Winter Charcuterie Board
A cheese board is an ideal stationary hors d’oeuvre for holiday entertaining.
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We even included some dark chocolate to cap it off!
Lemon-Thyme Whipped Ricotta
This stunning yet easy appetizer recipe infuses creamy ricotta with fresh herbs and lemon.
Serve with whole-grain crackers and cut-up vegetables or use as a spread for sandwiches or sauce for pasta.
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If you’ve got the option to find precooked beets, they help save time.
Everything Bagel Cheese Ball
This is not your grandma’s cheese ball.
It has all the flavor of an everything bagel without all the carbs and with just 3 ingredients!
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Want to emphasize the bagel taste?
Serve it with bagel chips and some raw veggies for dipping to keep things healthy.
Spiced Crackers
Give plain crackers a flavorful boost when you roast them with paprika and oregano.
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For a touch of smokiness, try smoked paprika instead of regular.
Serve with hummus, cheese or your favorite dip.
you’re able to substitute the applesauce with apple butter for a stronger apple flavor.
Dont confuse dried apples with apple chips!
Apple chips have a crisp texture that will make the energy balls too crunchy.
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