20 Healthy Appetizers for Your Fall Dinner Party

Looking to add a touch of festivity to your party? Look no further than a table filled with tempting appetizers. Whether you’re hosting at home or bringing a dish to a get-together, you’ll want delicious and flavorful apps that are enjoyable for everyone. This collection of healthy fall appetizers provides fresh ideas that are guaranteed to please any crowd.

From tasty nibbles and dips to creative spins on party favorites, these fall appetizer recipes are beginner-friendly and require minimal kitchen experience. Plus, as these dishes are approved by Nutrisystem nutritionists, you can indulge in the feast while staying on track with your weight loss goals. In fact, you might find them so irresistible that you’ll crave them as snacks any day of the week.

Throw the perfect fall dinner party with these 20 delicious appetizer recipes:

1. Fig and Goat Cheese Toast

If you’ve never tried goat cheese (sometimes labeled as “chevre”), you’ll like its mild tangy flavor and extra creamy texture. We love to spread it on slices of toasted whole wheat baguette and top it with fresh figs and a bit of honey. The recipe is so simple that you can easily scale it up for a larger crowd.

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2. Brussels Sprouts Skewers with Mustard Marinade

Brussels sprouts are bite-size cabbages that reach their peak of flavor and availability in the fall. For this dish, they’re grilled so they become tender and develop a smoky yet sweet taste. We marinate them first in a mustard sauce for a zestier flavor.

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3. Fall Bruschetta

We’ve taken bruschetta, a favorite summer appetizer, and reinvented it for autumn with some of the season’s best produce. Butternut squash, Brussels sprouts and onions are flavored with fall spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. The base for these tasty little bites is whole grain toast topped with a dollop of creamy ricotta cheese.

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4. Powerhouse Pumpkin Hummus

This easy dip is packed with the flavors of the season and essential nutrients. All you need to do is roast fresh pumpkin cubes until tender and then blend them with lemon juice, water, garlic and a few spices. Serve it with fresh vegetables or whole grain crackers and watch your guests scoop it up.

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5. Pumpkin Cranberry Crackers

These crackers are the ideal companion to the Powerhouse Pumpkin Hummus or any other healthy dip you love. Pureed pumpkin and dried cranberries give the crackers a sweet yet tart taste. Baked with whole wheat flour, they come out of the oven crisp and ready to eat in just 30 minutes.

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6. Beet and Goat Cheese Appetizer

This app looks as good as it tastes. It starts with roasted beets, the nutritious fall vegetable that’s naturally sweet. They’re cut into squares and then stacked with layers of filling made from goat cheese, nonfat Greek yogurt and herbs. The result is visually appealing presentation that is sure to intrigue your guests.

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7. 5-Ingredient Baked Blackberry Brie Baguette

Juicy blackberries have a sweet yet tart taste that pairs well with the tangy melted brie. We spread the cheese inside a crusty whole wheat baguette and top that with fruit and a little honey. Next, we bake it all until the cheese melts and the berries soften. When it comes out, slice it up into bite-size pieces so every guest can get one or two.

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8. Skinny Slow Cooker Chili Cheese Dip

Whether you’ve all gathered to watch the big game on TV or you’re just enjoying a casual autumn get-together, our hearty chili cheese dip is sure to be a winner. You make it in a crockpot with lean ground turkey, beans, fire-roasted green chili peppers and cheddar cheese. It comes out meaty, spicy, creamy and ready for eating with chips, crackers or veggies.

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9. Cranberry Brie Baguette Bites

Fall is prime time for enjoying cranberries, the brilliant red, super-nutritious fruit with the tart taste. We use the whole berries in this rich, flavorful topping for slices of whole wheat baguette and brie cheese. Be sure to make extra so you can enjoy the leftovers as a snack the day after the party.

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10. Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip

Here’s a fresh and colorful alternative to the same old party dips. You top a seasoned blend of yogurt and cream cheese with a sauce made with fresh cranberries, maple syrup and orange juice. It goes as well with apple or pear slices as it does with whole grain crackers.

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11. Spicy Buffalo Deviled Eggs

Deviled eggs are a hit at any party. We dial up the excitement by adding zesty buffalo sauce to the mix. Here’s the best part: each egg is a healthy PowerFuel, so you don’t have to wait for a special occasion to snack on them yourself.

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12. Pomegranate Lentil Caviar

Sophisticated fall appetizers can be healthy. Like this take on the fancy hors d’oeuvre, which we make with ruby red pomegranate seeds and high-fiber lentils. Unlike the real thing, this caviar won’t bust your budget!

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13. Simple Stuffed Mushrooms

We give stuffed mushrooms a makeover that is sure to get your guests’ attention. They’re filled with ricotta cheese that’s blended with sauteed kale, mushrooms and onions, then seasoned to taste with red pepper flakes. A topping of tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese is the flavorful finishing touch.

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14. Sweet Potato Latkes

Latkes are the traditional potato pancakes of Jewish cuisine, but everyone will love their fluffy texture and savory flavor. We make them with sweet potatoes for a lightly sweet taste, rich color and a healthy dose of essential nutrients. Make extra, store them in the freezer and pull one out whenever you want a healthy snack.

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15. French Dip Sliders

Fall appetizers can be more than just a light nibble with these hearty French Dip Sliders. They feature thinly sliced roast beef, provolone cheese and small whole wheat rolls. The savory au jus sauce made with beef broth and spices will have your guests dipping with joy!

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16. Balsamic Beet and Goat Cheese Salad

Not only does this Balsamic Beet and Goat Cheese Salad offer the delightful combination of creamy goat cheese, sweet beets and peppery arugula, but it also provides all four of your daily servings of non-starchy vegetables in one dish! Enjoy this nutritious salad packed with flavor and essential nutrients, perfect for those looking for a healthy and satisfying meal.

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17. Fruit and Nut Baked Brie

This starter is so elegant and beautiful, your guests will be in awe. No need to tell them it’s easy to make in just 15 minutes. The warmed brie cheese turns delightfully gooey, while the topping of dried figs, apricots, walnuts and orange zest adds sweetness and crunch to every bite.

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18. Roast Beef Bites

Experience delectable flavors of an open roast beef, expertly crafted into bite-sized portions. Our delightful combination of mayo and horseradish infuses each slice of hearty pumpernickel with a tangy sensation. Savor the peppery bite of arugula and indulge in juicy, lean beef slices for a protein-packed treat. Whether enjoyed as snacks or served as fall appetizers at your next dinner party, they are sure to satisfy.

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19. Crème Fraiche Fruit and Sweet Potato Crostini

Elevate your fall appetizers and add a healthy touch to your fall dinner party with these delicious and nutritious bites. Air-fried sweet potato slices turn crispy like toast, complemented by creamy crème fraiche, crunchy almonds, tangy dried cranberries and luscious figs. Indulge your taste buds with each delectable bite.

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20. Pumpkin Pie Dip

Fall appetizers can be sweet! Prepare to indulge in the delightful flavors of fall as the leaves change and the air cools. Introducing the Pumpkin Pie Dip, a sweet masterpiece that captures the essence of autumn. This innovative appetizer combines a medley of tantalizing ingredients, promising to delight your taste buds. Add this sweet sensation to your fall dinner party for the perfect seasonal addition.

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