Hosting a dinner party soon and thinking of what appetizers to serve? Did you know that eating appetizers helps people lose weight and lose more calories? This is because eating appetizers helps regulate your blood sugar and reduces the amount of your salt intake before your main meal.

These effects were seen in healthy finger food recipes, so why not go for it instead of classic party appetizer recipes? These nutritious appetizers are the best way to feed a crowd because it's all about taste and fun without guilt. Plus, they are easy to make!

1. Baked Sweet Potato Tots

A healthy alternative to tater tots. 

What you need:

• 4 medium sweet potatoes 
• olive oil
• sea salt to taste

Instructions:

• Start by boiling the whole potatoes in a large pot of water for 20 minutes. Shred the potatoes using a box grater. Put the grated sweet potatoes in a large bowl with the flour and salt and mix them well. After mixing it, roll and shape it into tater tots. 
• Place them on a baking sheet and into a 375°F oven and bake for 30 mins or until crispy looking on the outside.

2. Tomato-Basil Toast

What you need:

• 1 teaspoon store-bought pesto sauce
• 1 ciabatta bread (sliced and toasted)
• 2 tomatoes, sliced
• 1 basil leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped

Instructions:

• Once ingredients are prepared, begin with spreading the pesto sauce on a toasted ciabatta slice. Put on tomato slices, basil leaves, sun-dried tomatoes, and goat cheese. Drizzle with olive oil to garnish. 

3. Peanut Butter Granola Pinwheels

Perfect for kids, the easiest one and fun to eat! 

What you need:

• 4 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
• 2 flour tortillas (8 inches)
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1/2 cup granola without raisins

Instructions:

• Spread peanut butter on top of tortillas and add sprinkles of granola. Drizzle each with honey before you roll it up and cut into slices. You can also add chocolate chips for the kids to love it more!

4. Baked Avocado Fries & Chipotle Dipping Sauce

Want to impress the pickiest eaters? Try these tasty avocado fries!

What you need:

• 2 large avocados sliced
• Juice of 1/2 lime optional
• Salt & Pepper
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 egg lightly beaten
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons oil
• Chipotle dipping sauce

Instructions:

• Cut the avocado in half lengthwise and peel the skin off. Coat the avocado slices with flour and dip it into the beaten eggs. Next, coat the avocado sliced with bread crumbs.
• Place coated avocados in a single layer on the baking sheet and spray generously with cooking spray.
• Bake for at least 10-15 minutes until brown and crispy. While waiting for it, prepare your chipotle dipping sauce and that's it. Serve and enjoy!

5. Tuna Melt Nachos

You can never go wrong with nachos, especially if it's served with a low carb recipe!

What you need:

Tortillas

• 12 6-inch corn tortillas
• 3 tablespoons of olive oil, divided
• salt

Tuna Melt

• 2 5-ounce (140g) canned tuna in water
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 to 3 teaspoons fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons chopped celery
• 2 tablespoons chopped red pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped red onion
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
• freshly ground pepper
• salt
• 4 ounces (115g) shredded cheddar cheese

 Instructions:

• Brush 2 large baking sheets with olive oil. Chop and arrange all tortillas into one stack. Sprinkle salt on the tortilla pieces and bake for 8 to 12 minutes.
• While waiting for tortillas, mix the tuna, sesame oil, fish sauce, celery, red pepper, red onion, green onion, and cilantro in a bowl.
• When chips are finished, place them all out on one baking sheet, sprinkle cheese on top and bake for 4 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is bubbling. Serve it with spread tuna salad on top.