Holiday season is here which means the time for delicious, cozy food is upon us. The weather may be cold, but holiday food is warm and comforting. These better-for-you appetizer recipes come from registered dietitians nutritionists (RDNs) and feature some of the classic holiday food you know and love, but with an extra boost of nutrients to keep you happy and satisfied this holiday season.
Dips
- Layered Hummus Dip from Lisa Cicciarella Andrews, MEd, RD, LD
- Christmas Fruit Tray with Cinnamon Yogurt Dip from Laura Yautz, RDN, LDN
- White Bean and Spinach Dip from Toby Amidor Nutrition

Photo courtesy of Elysia Cartlidge, RD
Protein-Rich
- Meatloaf Meatballs from Toby Amidor Nutrition
- Cranberry Chicken Meatballs Appetizer from Elysia Cartlidge, RD
- Deviled Eggs with Spicy Black Bean Stuffing from Toby Amidor Nutrition

Photo courtesy of Laura Yautz, RDN
Wraps/Breads/Crostinis
- Pear, Blue Cheese, and Prosciutto Crostini Appetizer from Katherine Rosenthal, RDN
- Caramelized Onion, Goat Cheese & Arugula Tart from Christina Iaboni, RD
- Roast Beef, Fig and Blue Cheese Crostini from Marie Dittmer, MA, RDN of Healthy Ideas Place
- Christmas Pinwheels from Laura Yautz, RDN
- Sourdough Discard Garlic Knots from Ashley Petrie, RDN, LDN of Everyday Homemade
- Whole Wheat Pesto Chicken Galette from Macy Diulus, RD, LD, MPH, CDCES
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