Recipes Everyday Cooking Make-Ahead 12 Healthy Make-Ahead Appetizers to Always Keep on Hand By Corey Williams Corey Williams Corey Williams is a food writer for MyRecipes and Allrecipes. She has a decade of journalism experience. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on December 3, 2021 Close Photo: France C Make-ahead appetizers tend to be full of heavy ingredients like cream cheese and puff pastry (not that there's anything wrong with that!). But, if you're looking for something on the lighter side, it can be difficult to find healthy alternatives. That's why we rounded up our very best healthy appetizers you can prep ahead of time. From nutritious and delicious dips to fresh takes on classic ideas, you'll find something you love in this collection of healthy make-ahead appetizers. 01 of 13 Ants on a Log View Recipe Melissa Goff Make this kid-friendly, make-ahead appetizer with just three ingredients (celery, peanut butter, and raisins) in five minutes. "Sometimes the simplest things are the best," raves reviewer Jillian. 10 Easy Make-Ahead Appetizers 02 of 13 Baked Tortilla Chips View Recipe House of Aqua This healthier, homemade alternative to store-bought tortilla chips will work perfectly with all your favorite make-ahead dips. 03 of 13 Best Hummus View Recipe France C When it comes to healthy apps, you can't go wrong with a basic hummus. You can blend the ingredients a few days before you plan to serve it, so it's the perfect make-ahead appetizer. "A simple recipe to follow that yields great results," says reviewer Angela C. 13 Easy and Healthy Recipes With Hummus 04 of 13 Marinated Olives View Recipe Lela These marinated olives keep well in the fridge, so they're great to keep on hand for unexpected company. Serve them on toothpicks for an elegant, healthy make-ahead appetizer. 05 of 13 Roasted Green Beans View Recipe Pictured: Roasted Green Beans. KGora Looking for a healthier alternative to French fries? Try these roasted green beans that are simply seasoned with just olive oil, salt, and pepper. 06 of 13 Guilt-Free Snack Mix View Recipe Tammy Lynn This make-ahead appetizer — made with crispy corn cereal squares, dried fruit, yogurt-covered raisins, mixed nuts, and banana chips — doesn't contain chocolate or salty snacks, so it's the perfect party mix for your next shindig. 07 of 13 Low-Fat Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip View Recipe Lee Crowell "This Greek yogurt ranch dip is super quick and easy and low-fat or fat-free," according to recipe creator Lee Crowell. "Tailor it to your needs by choosing your favorite plain yogurt and dressing mix." 15 Healthy Holiday Recipes for a Crowd 08 of 13 Basic Keto Cheese Crisps View Recipe pchow98 Following the keto diet? You'll love this healthy make-ahead appetizer made with just one low-carb ingredient. All you need to do is bake shredded Cheddar cheese in heaps for less than 10 minutes. 09 of 13 Gluten-Free Turkey Meatballs View Recipe Photo by Buckwheat Queen. "My mom developed this recipe after many attempts at gluten-free meatballs," recipe creator Olivia says of this healthy make-ahead appetizer. "We now have a delicious and healthy way to eat a food we love!" 10 of 13 Fruit Skewers with Apple Cinnamon Dipping Sauce View Recipe Skewered grapes, apples, strawberries, and pineapples are served with a sweet dipping sauce made by mixing yogurt, applesauce, almond extract, and cinnamon. 11 of 13 Egg White Breakfast Bites View Recipe France C If you're looking for a healthy make-ahead appetizer for brunch, your search ends here. Recipe creator and Allrecipes Allstar France C says cottage cheese keeps these bites creamy instead of rubbery. 12 of 13 Vegan Edamame View Recipe Photo by Allrecipes. Boiled edamame is served with a simple sauce made with rice vinegar, fresh ginger root, and soy sauce in this healthy appetizer that can be prepped in advance. 13 of 13 More Inspiration Allrecipes Magazine Try one of Our Fanciest Appetizers for Entertaining at Home. Plus, explore our entire collections of Appetizer Recipes and Make-Ahead Recipes. Fig and Brie Crostini Caprese on a Stick Strawberry Goat Cheese Bruschetta Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit