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  3. Holiday Appetizers Under 150 Calories

Holiday Appetizers Under 150 Calories

By Maureen Callahan December 11, 2015
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Holiday Mingle Math

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Would you rather savor one buttery iced cookie or a dozen protein-packed oysters? Continue reading to find out how to pick a better party app.

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1. Iced Sugar Cookie Star

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A holiday classic, filled with butter, sugar, and white flour. Make this treat a special occasion, and savor each bite.

1 cookie = 150 calories

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2. Steak & Cheese Crostini

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Leaner cuts of beef such as flank steak or tenderloin typically top these protein-packed toasts—a healthier option that satisfies in just a few rich bites.

2 crostinis = 150 calories

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3. Jalapeño Pepper Poppers

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The heat makes it hard to overindulge on cheese-filled peppers. Remove the bacon wrap and save 95mg sodium.

3 poppers = 150 calories

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4. Salmon Sushi Roll Pieces with Pickled Ginger and Wasabi

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Munch on these perfectly portioned omega-3 fat–filled bites instead of mayo-laden seafood dip. Skip the soy sauce and save 200mg sodium per teaspoon.

4 sushi pieces = 150 calories

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5. Mini Toast Points with Caviar

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Dainty but rich, caviar needs little more than a smear of sour cream and crisp toast to deliver umami-filled satisfaction. A good choice for nibblers.

5 mini toasts = 150 calories

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6. Endive & Goat Cheese Bites

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Endive spoons are a nearly calorie-free vessel for rich, creamy goat cheese. Pick this option over cheese and crackers to save 95 calories on the dipper alone.

6 bites = 150 calories

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7. Blue Corn Tortilla Chips with Hummus

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Hummus is always a great lower-calorie, flavor-packed option. Whole-corn tortilla chips have half the sodium of pita chips.

7 chips = 150 calories (1 teaspoon hummus per chip)

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8. Chocolate-Drizzled Strawberries

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You'll get your chocolate fix (dark has half the sugar of milk chocolate) plus a full cup of fiber-filled fruit.

8 strawberries = 150 calories

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9. Jumbo Cocktail Shrimp

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Shrimp is mostly protein—22g in just 9 shrimp—a substantial, filling choice. Cocktail sauce adds a few calories, but lots of sodium, too. Go easy and save 234 calories over fried shrimp.

9 shrimp = 150 calories (with ½ teaspoon cocktail sauce on each)

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10. Proscuitto-Melon Skewers

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Three full servings of fruit in 10 of these sweet-and-salty skewers—a lighter, brighter option for the mindless munchers.

10 fruit skewers = 150 calories

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11. Roasted Walnut Halves

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A heart-healthy fat–filled option that you'll find at nearly every party. Bonus: more than 3g protein and 1.5g fiber.

11 nut halves = 150 calories

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12. Oysters Mignonette

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Yep, you can eat an entire dozen oysters for less than 150 calories, and more than half of your daily needs for iron.

12 oysters (on the half shell) = 150 calories 

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    1 of 13 Holiday Mingle Math
    2 of 13 1. Iced Sugar Cookie Star
    3 of 13 2. Steak & Cheese Crostini
    4 of 13 3. Jalapeño Pepper Poppers
    5 of 13 4. Salmon Sushi Roll Pieces with Pickled Ginger and Wasabi
    6 of 13 5. Mini Toast Points with Caviar
    7 of 13 6. Endive & Goat Cheese Bites
    8 of 13 7. Blue Corn Tortilla Chips with Hummus
    9 of 13 8. Chocolate-Drizzled Strawberries
    10 of 13 9. Jumbo Cocktail Shrimp
    11 of 13 10. Proscuitto-Melon Skewers
    12 of 13 11. Roasted Walnut Halves
    13 of 13 12. Oysters Mignonette

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