Healthy Winter Olympics Appetizers

Roasted Brussels Sprout Kebabs

Skewering roasted brussels sprouts onto a kebab elevates this Winter side favorite to a fun, party-worthy app. Our healthy brussels sprouts recipe would work perfectly for this simple presentation. Bonus points if you use cheery tinseled skewers as shown.

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Mini Frozen Yogurt Cupcakes

Show your support for Team USA (if that's who you're rooting for, of course) by gobbling up a few of these red, white, and blue mini frozen yogurt cupcakes — don't worry, they're only 30 calories each!

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Gravlax Bites

Omega-3s, whole grains, fresh herbs — what's not to love? Show your love for Scandinavia's Winter Olympic athletes with an elegant gravlax (cured salmon) appetizer.

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Healthy Hot Chocolate Bar

Get your living room ski-cabin-ready with a hot cocoa bar — instead of piles and piles of marshmallows, opt for some of these these surprising and healthy mix-ins from Self. Adding a sprinkle of cayenne, smoked olive oil, or real mint leaves, for example, will up the nutrient factor of your warming cup of cocoa.

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Spiked Apple Cider

For something a little stronger, steer clear of high-calorie hot buttered rum and go for a healthier drink instead. This spiked apple cider hits the spot.

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Buckwheat Blinis

Get your fix while celebrating the host country by opting for buckwheat blinis, topped with a fresh yogurt topping. Try this recipe from The New York Times: buckwheat blinis with caviar and yogurt topping.

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Creamy Zucchini Boats

Don't these little creamy zucchini boats remind you of bobsleds? Plus, at only 25 calories each, they will hit your guests' Friday night pizza cravings without all the grease.

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Lightened-Up Goat Cheese Spread

What better way to celebrate snow-capped mountains than with fluffy, lightened up (and oh-so-snow-like) goat cheese and herb spread. Substituting a little Greek yogurt for some of the chèvre makes this 53-calorie dip a healthy winner.

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