28 Healthy Dips to Snack on All Week

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28 Healthy Dips to Snack on All Week1/28 Best Hummus 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Best Hummus Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 1-1/2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Hummus is my go-to appetizer when I need something quick, easy and impressive. Over the years I’ve picked up a number of tricks that make this the best hummus recipe you’ll ever have. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 250 calories, 19g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 361mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 5g fiber), 7g protein. 2/28 Southwest

You can substitute 3/4 cup frozen corn, thawed, for the grilled corn

Hummus Dip 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Southwest Hummus Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Not your ordinary hummus, this dip is a combination of two things I love—chickpeas and Southwestern flavors. You can substitute 3/4 cup frozen corn, thawed, for the grilled corn. —Cheray Buckalew, Cumberland, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup (calculated without chips and vegetables): 68 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 223mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch. 3/28 Roasted Vegetable Dip 11

The dip doesn’t last long in our house

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Roasted Vegetable Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: While my children were always very willing eaters, I came up with this recipe to get them to eat more veggies and enjoy it. The dip doesn’t last long in our house. —Sarah Vasques, Milford, New Hampshire Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons dip: 44 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 110mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 4/28 Beet Hummus 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR

Diabetic exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch

TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 4 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This tasty beetroot hummus is the prettiest pink snack I’ve ever seen. The healthy recipe is handy to make in large batches and keep in the fridge for lunches and snacks throughout the week. —Elizabeth Worndl, Toronto, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 87 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 131mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 5/28 Parmesan Yogurt Dip 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Parmesan Yogurt Dip Recipe photo

Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch

by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 1-1/4 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We like to eat raw vegetables a few times a week as a side dish for a meal, and this is a healthier alternative to ranch dressing for a veggie dip. —Kathleen Tribble, Buellton, California Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 30 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 120mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch. 6/28 White Bean Hummus 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 5 min Servings

10 servings (1-1/4 cups) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

10 servings (1-1/4 cups) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My version of hummus features a delightful nuttiness from tahini, a peanut butter-like paste made from ground sesame seeds. The beans pack a lot of protein so it’s a healthy snack for kids. —Marina Castle Kelley, Canyon Country, California Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 78 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 114mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 7/28 Chocolate Hummus 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 10 min Servings 1-1/2 cups

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This chocolate hummus is a sweet twist on the traditional recipe. Plus, it’s so easy to make with just a handful of healthy ingredients. I like to serve it with berries and pretzels for a quick snack. –Catherine Ward, Mequon, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 124 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 102mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. 8/28 Creamy Pumpkin Hummus 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sarah Tramonte for Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 3 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

I love to serve this pumpkin hummus with sliced apples, pears and pita chips

I love to serve this pumpkin hummus with sliced apples, pears and pita chips. Top it with toasted pumpkin seeds, a drizzle of pumpkin oil and even fried sage leaves. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 155 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 104mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 fat, 1/2 starch. 9/28 Mango Avocado Salsa 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved CHRISTINE MA FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 15 min Servings 4 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When serving a crowd, double or quadruple

this guacamole

this guacamole. The onion, tomato and mango can be chopped in advance. Add avocado just before serving. —Diana Nienberg, McComb, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup (calculated without chips and vegetables): 67 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 151mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 10/28 Spinach Artichoke Dip 22 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 3 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One taste of this outrageously delicious hot spinach artichoke dip and your

guests will not stop eating it until it’s gone

guests will not stop eating it until it’s gone. The savory blend of artichokes, spinach and Parmesan cheese is positively addictive! It tastes even better if you make it the night before and chill it in the fridge before baking. —Michelle Krzmarzick, Torrance, California Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 68 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 139mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 11/28 Avocado Bean Dip 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love guacamole! But I add beans to boost the

amount of fiber in this version

amount of fiber in this version. It has a texture similar to hummus and is perfect for dipping chips, pita or veggies. —Raquel Haggard, Edmond, Oklahoma Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup (calculated without chips): 80 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 143mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 12/28 Baba Ganoush 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Baba Ganoush Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 1 cup Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Baba ganoush (also spelled baba ghanoush or baba ghanouj) is a Lebanese

dip made with roasted eggplant

dip made with roasted eggplant. It’s typically served as a starter with pita bread or fresh vegetables. —Nithya Narasimhan, Chennai, Alabama Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 74 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 297mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. 13/28 Black Bean and Corn Guacamole 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Head to any Mexican restaurant and we guarantee you’ll see this combo on the menu. The bright colors and contrasting textures make black beans and corn fun additions to guacamole. For extra flavor, grill the

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 starch

corn first.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 144 calories, 11g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 206mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 6g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 starch. 14/28 Three-Pepper Guacamole 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Three-Pepper Guacamole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you’re serious about guacamole, use a molcajete. The lava stone makes a big difference on the pepper paste and is fun for guests. — Laura Levy, Lyons, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup (calculated without

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat

chips): 76 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 82mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat. 15/28 Habanero and Mango Guacamole Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For the ultimate sweet-spicy combo, pair mango guacamole with fresh habanero chili peppers. Depending on your preferences, you can control the guac’s heat with the number of pepper seeds you use. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 150 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 166mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars,

6g fiber), 2g protein

6g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 starch. 16/28 Pine Nut and Basil Guacamole Test Kitchen Approved Pine Nut and Basil Guacamole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Guacamole is typically a Mexican dish, but that doesn’t mean you can’t try to make it with other global flavors. For an Italian-inspired basil guacamole recipe, top it off with toasted pine nuts and fresh herb ribbons. You can also substitute the traditional lime for lemon juice.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 153 calories, 14g fat (2g

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