For a healthier take on classic onion dip, try this version that's made with Greek yogurt. Traditionally served with greasy potato chips, this recipe calls for homemade baked chips — at a fraction of the fat. These crisp, cracked-pepper chips are worth the cook time, and the dip can be made the night before your event.
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If you love artichoke dip but don't love the calories and fat that come with the traditional recipe, then try this lightened-up version. A few quick swaps is all it takes to lower fat, sodium, and calories.
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Almost everyone loves spinach dip, but the same can't be said for the appetizer's calorie count, which can clock in at 280 calories for a 1/4-cup (four-tablespoon) serving. At your next holiday party, please taste buds and diet plans alike by swapping the calorie-busting spinach dip with this kale ricotta dip. It tastes almost as creamy and just as delicious — seriously, you'll be surprised. And at only 24 calories per 1/4-cup serving (not to mention a good dose of vitamin A), it's practically guilt free. Serve with sliced veggies or baked pita chips and save even more calories!
It's not really a party until the dip shows up. Good with veggies, fruit, and pita bread, the sheer variety of dips make them an easy crowd-pleaser. If you've got a party coming up and want to get crazy with the dip but also want to keep calories and fat down, we've got 10 recipes for you to make!
FitSugar reader Berry Happy Bodies recently shared this recipe for a five-layer Mexican polenta, which can double as a dip or full-on meal, in our Healthy Recipe group.
A healthy meal or dip!
Super Bowl snacks don't need to be unhealthy! Take this recipe for a Greek yogurt layered dip from FitSugar reader NicoleCulver. She posted it in our Healthy Recipe community group. Don't forget to post your own recipes in the community; they may wind up here on our homepage!
Mini-Layered Dip
Layer the ingredients in the cup as desired. Enjoy with chips or with a fork!
For more information on this dip check out Making Good Choices!
One of the easiest appetizers ever, which I've made countless times, is baked goat cheese. Normally I smother it in marinara sauce and serve it with toasted baguette, but recently I came across a recipe that turns the baked goat cheese into a Tex-Mex-style dip. The marinara is replaced with roasted tomato salsa and tortilla chips stand in for the crostini.
The resulting dip is so good I couldn't help but wonder, "why didn't I think of this?!" If you've got time, make your own salsa, but when you need an app fast, simply pour your favorite store-bought salsa over the goat cheese and pop it in the oven. For a festive Fourth of July spin, serve the red and white dip, hot from the oven, with blue corn tortilla chips. Here's the scrumptious recipe!
Hummus has always been a staple snack for all my parties, but since it's so popular, it can get boring. Here's a twist on that basic recipe. You'll find this version is slightly creamier since it's made with Greek yogurt, and the dill gives it a fresh, zippy flavor. If you have time, whip up this dip, and refrigerate it overnight — it tastes much better the next day.
Original recipe Ingredients 1 15-ounce can of cannelini beans, rinsed and drained Directions Recipe For Creamy White Bean Veggie Dip
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons plain nonfat Greek yogurt
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh dill
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh dill sprigs for garnish
| Serving Size | Entire bowl of dip (20 oz) | 2 oz |
| Calories | 547 | 54.7 |
| Total Fat | 17.3 g | 1.7 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1.9 g | .2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 193 mg | 1.9 |
| Carbs | 71.8 g | 7.2 g |
| Fiber | 18.3 g | 1.8 g |
| Sugars | 7.9 g | .9 |
| Protein | 31.6 g | 3.2 |
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