Holiday Mingle Math
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.
1. Iced Sugar Cookie Star
A holiday classic, filled with butter, sugar, and white flour. Make this treat a special occasion, and savor each bite.
1 cookie = 150 calories
2. Steak & Cheese Crostini
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
3. Jalapeño Pepper Poppers
The heat makes it hard to overindulge on cheese-filled peppers. Remove the bacon wrap and save 95mg sodium.
3 poppers = 150 calories
4. Salmon Sushi Roll Pieces with Pickled Ginger and Wasabi
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
5. Mini Toast Points with Caviar
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
6. Endive & Goat Cheese Bites
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
7. Blue Corn Tortilla Chips with Hummus
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)
8. Chocolate-Drizzled Strawberries
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
9. Jumbo Cocktail Shrimp
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)
10. Proscuitto-Melon Skewers
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
11. Roasted Walnut Halves
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
