34 Low-Sugar Snacks You’ll Actually Adore

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34 Low-Sugar Snacks You’ll Actually Adore2/34 Caprese Skewers 31 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved ERIC KLEINBERG FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 10 min Servings 12 kabobs Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Trade in the usual veggie platter for these fun kabobs. In addition to preparing these for get-togethers, I often make these as snacks for my family. And because assembly is so easy, the kids often ask to help. —Christine Mitchell, Glendora, California Nutrition Facts: 1 kabob: 44 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 10mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges:

These are made with simple ingredients yet yield a sophisticated result

1 fat. 3/34 Loaded Baked Potato Rounds 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Loaded Baked Potato Rounds Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings about 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I was trying to create an appetizer that could be served at my teenaged daughters birthday party that the kids would love but that would appear elegant enough for the adults to be interested as well. These are made with simple ingredients yet yield a sophisticated result. Feel free to get creative with the flavors. Try shredded white cheddar in place of mozzarella

or thyme instead of the rosemary

or thyme instead of the rosemary. Take it up another notch by topping the rounds with smoked fish. —Amanda Digges, South Windsor, Connecticut Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 39 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 92mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 4/34 Asparagus Wraps 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Asparagus Wraps Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Asparagus makes lovely finger food, especially wrapped in pastry and tasty filling. Easily assembled, it’s perfect for weeknight noshing or something a little fancier

for entertaining

for entertaining. —Linda Hall, Evington, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 139 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 248mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 5/34 Sausage Stuffed Jalapenos 40 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sausage Stuffed Jalapenos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 44 appetizers Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you like foods that pack a bit of a punch, you’ll love these jalapeno poppers filled with sausage and cheese. This is one of my favorite recipes for parties. —Rachel Oswald, Greenville, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 56

calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 123mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 6/34 Chicken Fries 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Fries Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Kid-friendly and quick, these crunchy oven-baked chicken fries are coated with a mixture of crushed potato chips, panko bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Dip them in ranch dressing, barbecue sauce or honey-mustard sauce.—Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 376 calories, 17g fat (6g saturated fat), 149mg cholesterol, 761mg sodium, 27g

carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein

carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein. 7/34 Reuben Rounds 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 16 appetizers Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Fans of the classic Reuben sandwich will go crazy for baked pastry spirals of corned beef, Swiss and sauerkraut. They’re so easy to make, and bottled Thousand Island dressing makes the perfect dipping sauce. —Cheryl Snavely, Hagerstown, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 114 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 198mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 8/34 Edamame Hummus 3 Reviews Test Kitchen

Approved JOSH RINK FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 15 min Servings 3 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We love hummus at our house. This recipe is a scrumptious and refreshing twist on an old favorite, and it’s a wonderful way to incorporate healthy soy into our diets. —Marla Clark, Albuquerque, New Mexico Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 166 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 167mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. 9/34 Deviled Eggs 43 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings 2 dozen

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Herbs lend amazing flavor to these deviled eggs, which truly are the best you can make! The recipe includes tasty variations that feature bacon, chipotle peppers and crab.—Jesse & Anne Foust, Bluefield, West Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed egg half: 73 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 81mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 10/34 Party Cheese Bread 43 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 55 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You can’t go wrong with

this recipe

this recipe. The cheesy, butter bread is so simple to make but the taste is sinful. Plus it looks fantastic, and people just flock to it! It’s better than the usual garlic bread too. —Karen Grant, Tulare, California Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 237 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 468mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein. 11/34 Homemade Guacamole 40 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Homemade Guacamole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I always judge a Tex-Mex restaurant by its guacamole.

And although it’s simple to prepare, it can go wrong

And although it’s simple to prepare, it can go wrong oh, so easily. I’ve spent many years perfecting mine, to the point where I think it’s better than most restaurants. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 90 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 78mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 4g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat. 12/34 Lemon-Herb Olives with Goat Cheese 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Greek olives have a fruity flavor that comes into

play when you mix them with lemon and fresh herbs

play when you mix them with lemon and fresh herbs. Spoon over goat cheese and slather on crackers. —Jeanne Ambrose, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (calculated without crackers): 135 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 285mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 13/34 Wasabi Crab Cakes Test Kitchen Approved Wasabi Crab Cakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 2 dozen (1/2 cup sauce) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With wasabi in both the crab cakes and the dipping sauce, this festive appetizer brings its own heat to

the holiday party

the holiday party. —Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 crab cake with 1 teaspoon sauce: 31 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 148mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 14/34 Almond-Bacon Cheese Crostini 49 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 45 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a change from the usual toasted tomato appetizer, try this baked crostini recipe. If you like, slice the baguette at an angle instead of making a straight cut. —Leondre Hermann, Stuart, Florida Nutrition Facts:

Besides being easy to make, they can be done way ahead and kept in the freezer

1 each: 120 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 160mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 15/34 Sausage Pinwheels 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Make-Ahead Sausage Pinwheels Recipe photo by Jonathan Melendez for Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings about 6-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Filled with sausage, sweet pepper and cream cheese, these roll-ups are excellent for unexpected visitors, a cocktail party or a halftime snack. Besides being easy to make, they can be done way ahead and kept in the freezer. All you have to do is

pop them into a hot oven!

pop them into a hot oven! —Cindy Nerat, Menominee, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 46 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 89mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 16/34 Watermelon and Spinach Salad 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Summer’s the perfect time to toss up this watermelon salad. You’d never expect it, but spinach is awesome here. Eat it and feel cool on even the hottest days. —Marjorie Au, Honolulu, Hawaii Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 84 calories, 4g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 fruit

fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 288mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 fruit. 17/34 Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Yogurt Sauce 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Yogurt Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created my own cauliflower recipe in honor of my grandma, who taught me to love this delicious and healthy vegetable. She cooked with it all the time.—Lidia Haddadian, Pasadena, California Nutrition Facts: 1 cauliflower wedge

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