Snacks and Appetizers Recipes

• Creamy Banana-Nut Breakfast

  A tasty blend of yogurt, grains, nuts and bananas is one Best Health reader's favourite way to start the day.

• Classic Guacamole

  The trick to making great guacamole is ripe avocados. It can be hard to find them ripe the day you need them, so keep a few on hand.

• Smoked Trout Spread

  We made our own mayonnaise for this smoked trout spread using local oil, but you could use yogurt instead.

• Ginger Pear Energy Bars

  Ginger and pear make a refreshing, crisp-tasting energy bar with lots of nutrients. Ginger helps fight inflammation and improve digestion.

• Apple and Potato Rösti

  Sometimes cravings call for nothing but the buttery, warm goodness of homemade potato rösti. Indulge with our version, which adds sweet apples and fresh sage to the mix. Top with sour cream, chives and a good-quality smoked salmon or trout for an impressive appetizer or main dish.

• Power Up Granola

  Have this tasty granola for breakfast, or pack it in a bag for a wholesome snack on-the-go.

• Homemade Chicken Fingers

  Serve these tasty chicken fingers with carrot and celery sticks, and with salsa as a dip to get extra veggies in.

• Apple Chicken Roll-Up

  These sweet and savoury apple chicken snacks are a perfect lunch for those on a diet. They taste great and are virtually carb-free.

• Warm Shiitake Walnut Salad with Quinoa

  Garlic, olive oil, shiitake mushrooms and walnuts…what could be a more perfect blend for a side dish? Add to that the combination of two superfoods in one salad – quinoa and walnuts – and the side dish becomes a star on its own.

• Walnut Breakfast Cereal

  Fuel yourself with the delicious goodness of oats, walnuts, apricots and dates in this breakfast cereal. Its healthy dose of fibre and flavour is perfect for getting your day started right.

• Sushi Pockets

  Sushi pockets are a quick lunch idea that also make an excellent appetizer or party canapé.

• Guacamole, Egg & Arugula on Crackers

  The simple combination of ingredients and diverse textures in this lunch offer a twist to the traditional sandwich.

• Fresh Almond-Herb Dip

  Plain yogurt makes this dip a healthy alternative to fattier varieties; fresh herbs and green onion add flavour and roasted almonds add a pleasing crunch.

• Chewy Walnut Trail Bars

  Baked ahead of time, these chewy, nutrition-packed walnut trail bars are perfect for long trips, hikes or even work commutes.

• Hot and Spicy Black Bean Dip

  Update your party menu with a chili-laced black bean dip that’s practically fat-free and an excellent source of fibre. The dip can also be spooned onto plates and served as a light lunch, accompanied by warm whole-wheat pita bread.

• Sundried Tomato and Basil Crostini

  Little bites of bliss, bursting with all the flavours of the Mediterranean—here, sundried tomatoes are marinated with a blend of Italian herbs. These tomato and basil crostini are so delicious, your guests will never guess how healthy they really are.

• Spiced Vegetable Wedges with Tangy Mustard Dip

  Lightly crushed coriander seeds and a hint of cinnamon accentuate the flavours of the baked vegetable wedges, served with a tangy mustard and yogurt dip. This is a terrific way to add more vegetables to your diet.

• Vegetable Chips with Spicy Peanut Dip

  Oven-baked vegetable chips are not only healthier than those that are fried, their flavour is fresher and more concentrated, too. Here, thin slices of beet and potato are baked in a hot oven to make dippers for an Asian-inspired spicy peanut dip.

• Crudites with Three Dips

  Few foods are healthier than raw vegetables, so serve these crudites with tempting low-fat dips for a starter. Or, for a light lunch, this recipe serves four. You can also offer fruit and whole-wheat pita bread for dipping.

• Thai Fish Cakes with Dipping Sauce

  These delicious fish cakes are flavoured with lemongrass and coriander, and spiced with Thai red curry paste. They’re served with a tangy lime and honey dipping sauce, and a lettuce, cucumber and mint salad.

• Sesame Cheese Twists

  These crisp sesame cheese twists are delicious served fresh from the oven. Enriched with egg yolks and flavoured with Parmesan cheese, they are made with a combination of wholewheat and all-purpose flours, so they are substantial without being at all heavy.

• Indian Spiced Party Mix

  This spiced party mix is bound to be a hit, with a simple combination of walnuts and your favourite snack bites, all dressed up with Indian curry paste.

• Spiced Mayan Chocolate Coated Walnuts

  This simple and flavourful mix adds a fiery kick of cayenne pepper to make spiced Mayan chocolate-coated walnuts a perfect snack for entertaining or simply lounging.

• Walnut Trail Mix

  The heart-healthy goodness of omega-3s and other nutrients in this walnut trail mix makes it an optimal high-energy snack for people on the go.