Great (Healthier) Appetizers (Dips Too!) To Ring In The New Year!

Let's face it, every little temptation out there thrives for the holidays. It's the time of year that is guaranteed for mass consumption of everything naughty. Cookies, cakes, candies, chocolates (my weakness), pies, nuts and flat out over indulgence of our favorite family recipes all add up to bloating, the scale climbing, jeans not zipping (or worse, not buttoning), guilt, tummy aches...you name it.

Well, I've decided that I'm going to start the New Year off with a much healthier mindset and game plan.  For starters, this year I am not going to be making high fat or high sugar appetizers for our nosh-fest while waiting to ring in the New Year.  I've scoured the internet and have come up with some amazing recipes links for my family (and all of you) to enjoy!

Happy New Year! 

Here's to a healthy and adventure filled 2013!

 

Appetizers 

 

Photo Source: Ree Drummond, ThePioneerWoman.com

Bruschetta ~ The Pioneer Woman

I'm a sucker for bruschetta 

Photo Source: Becky Luigart-Stayner, CookingLight.com

Orange Chipotle-Spiced Pecan Mix ~ Cooking Light
I love pecans!!! And you can't go wrong with sweet/salty combos!

Photo Source: SimplyScratch.com

Crispy Baked Onion Rings ~ Simply Scratch

Skip the frying! (and the unnecessary calories)

Photo Source: HungryGirl.com

 BLT Wonton Crunchies ~ Hungry Girl

Only 93 calories for two filled wontons!

Photo Source: TheDeenBros.com

Sweet & Sour Meatballs ~ The Deen Bros.
A lightened option...(3 meatballs with 1/2 cup sauce) = 151 Calories!

Photo Source: PickyPalate.com

Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps ~ Picky Palate

Photo Source: PickyPalate.com

  Creamy Salsa and Black Bean Nachos ~ Picky Palate

Photo Source: Leta Shy, FitSugar.com 

Baked Thai Chicken Wontons ~ Fit Sugar
3 wontons = only 48 calories!

Photo Source: TasteOfHome.com

Cheese Straws ~ Taste Of Home
Oh my kiddles are going to LOVE these!

Photo Source: GiadadeLaurentiis.com

Beef Skewers with Cherry Tomatoes and Parsley Sauce ~ Giada de Laurentiis
This is one that my Charming will love!

Photo Source: MarthaStewart.com

Hazelnut and Turkey Stuffed Mushrooms ~ Martha Stewart
Stuffed mushrooms are always a party-pleaser..

 

DIPS!

 

Photo Source: MyRecipes.com - Becky Luigart-Stayner



Avacado-Yogurt Dip with Cumin ~ MyRecipes.com

Photo Source: FoodNetwork.com

Slim 6-Layer Dip ~ Food Network Magazine

Photo Source: FoodNetwork.com

Lima Bean Dip ~ Food Network
A great alternative to avocados...and a garlic kick!

Photo Source: FitSugar.com

Spicy Chipotle Hummus ~ Fit Sugar
This hummus will awaken your senses.

Photo Source: TasteOfHome.com

 Warm Broccoli Spread ~ Taste Of Home
I love warm dips, but don't typically find healthier options that taste so good. This one wins!

Photo Source: TheDeenBros.com

Backfield BLT Dip ~ The Deen Bros.
 Okay, it's not really a healthy option...I had to slip one naughty choice into the mix.