Quick and easy appetizers & snacks recipes with 400 or fewer calories

Octopus in a mustard sauce

a recipe from the Aegean islands. It is a starter "meze".

Eggplant Dip Recipe - Baba Ganoush

Baba Ganoush, a Middle Eastern eggplant dip, is very similar to hummus, except it is made with eggplant. If you…

Texas Caviar

Neiman Marcus Cheese Spread

This was served at a bunco group and it has been a hit at my house ever since. Great party appetizer. Makes a lot but never any left. Like…

dried apricot/goat cheese/almond hors d"oeuvres

delicious and easy, but be sure to use Marcona almonds (I found them at Costco of all places)

Catfish Stew

For my last “All American” recipe (our July theme) I wanted something that was also a Southern favorite. Whether you catch it yourself, buy it at…

Granola Bars

Breakfast? Lunch? Snack? You pick. These homemade granola bars are great as a breakfast on the run with a banana, in a lunch box or after school…

No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

Smoked Salmon Spread

This spread makes a great party dip or snack for a light lunch. Great with crackers, bagel chips or pita crisps.

Corndog Muffins

Forget the Tahini Baba Ganoush

I like to make baba this time of year with the wonderful selection of eggplants, but I don't keep tahini on hand, it can be hard to find & is…

Peach Ginger Chutney

This is a simple chutney that goes well with grilled Indian or spicy food. I served it with Grilled Tandoori Turkey Tenderloin. A link for the…

Fruit & Vegetable Protein Smoothie

This post workout smoothie is also a great way to sneak fiber and healthy spinach into the anti veggie eater's…

Tomato n Pesto Puffs

These are quick to make and ideal for snack or as a starter with wonderful Italian flavors of tomato,pesto and Mozzarella!!

Weight Watchers Kale Spinach and Apple Smoothie

A quick note in her original recipe she called for pears and almond milk. Thanks to Joy the Baker Points:…