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Low-Sugar Party Foods

Updated November 03, 2008
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Holiday parties are no longer a challenge for people with diabetes when these festive, low-sugar appetizers and beverages are on the menu.

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Black Bean Hummus

Black Bean Hummus
Credit: John Autry; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

Black Bean Hummus Recipe

Serve a hearty hummus made with black beans instead of the traditional chickpeas. It’s low in fat, high in fiber and full of flavor. Serve with pita chips or fresh veggies.

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Date, Walnut, and Blue Cheese Ball

Date, Walnut, and Blue Cheese Ball
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Date, Walnut, and Blue Cheese Ball Recipe

Cheese balls are back in style and tastier than ever with two kinds of cheese, walnuts and a touch of sweetness from dates.

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Seared Beef Tenderloin Mini Sandwiches with Mustard-Horseradish Sauce

Seared Beef Tenderloin Mini Sandwiches with Mustard-Horseradish Sauce
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Seared Beef Tenderloin Mini Sandwiches with Mustard-Horseradish Sauce Recipe

With lean beef tenderloin and small baguette slices, these mini sandwiches are a great low-sugar, low-fat appetizer that will gobbled up quickly at any holiday buffet.

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Cheese Fondue with Apples

Cheese Fondue with Apples
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Cheese Fondue with Apples Recipe

Go retro with this fun way to serve fruit and cheese at your next party.

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Mulled Cider Supreme

Mulled Cider Supreme
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Mulled Cider Supreme Recipe

Welcome guests into your home with the aroma of hot spiced cider simmering on the stovetop.

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Mini Bacon and Potato Frittatas

Mini Bacon and Potato Frittatas
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Mini Bacon and Potato Frittatas Recipe

Turn a breakfast dish into bite-size appetizers by baking the egg mixture in mini muffin cups. These can be served warm or at room temperature.

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Creamy Corn and Chorizo-Stuffed Mushrooms

Creamy Corn and Chorizo-Stuffed Mushrooms
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Creamy Corn and Chorizo-Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe

Each mushroom has only a sprinkle of breadcrumbs and a couple of teaspoon of the creamy corn mixture, keeping the carbohydrate content to less than 5 grams per stuffed mushroom. The spicy sausage adds a huge kick of flavor.

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Mini Smoked Salmon Pizzas

Mini Smoked Salmon Pizzas
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Mini Smoked Salmon Pizzas Recipe

Simple and elegant, these little pizzas are a welcome addition to any party, and each pizza has less than 5 grams of carbohydrates.

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Crisp and Spicy Snack Mix

Crisp and Spicy Snack Mix
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Crisp and Spicy Snack Mix Recipe

Not your average snack mix, this one is bursting with flavor from ginger stir-fry sauce, chili powder, and cumin.

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Spiced Pecans

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Spiced Pecans Recipe

Lightly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, these sweetened nuts can be eaten as a crunchy snack or used as a topping for low-sugar ice cream.

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Herbed Goat Cheese

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Herbed Goat Cheese Recipe

When you need a simple yet sensational appetizer, just roll a log of goat cheese in a mixture of fresh herbs, lemon juice, and olive oil, and then spread on baguette slices.

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Hot Artichoke-Cheese Dip

Hot Artichoke-Cheese Dip
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Hot Artichoke-Cheese Dip Recipe

Always a party-pleaser, this hot dip is low in fat than the traditional version because it contains reduced-fat mayonnaise and 1/3-less-fat cream cheese. The key flavor ingredients are the fresh Parmesan cheese and artichoke hearts.

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Creamy Feta-Spinach Dip

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Creamy Feta-Spinach Dip Recipe

This version of spinach dip is made tangier with the addition of feta cheese and low-fat yogurt. With only 1.4 grams of fat and less than 1 gram of carbohydrate per tablespoon, you can afford to splurge on a couple of extra servings. But don't forget to count the carbs in the bread or crackers–they're not included in the analysis.

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Hot Crab Dip

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Hot Crab Dip Recipe

A warm and creamy dip featuring fresh lump crabmeat is always an elegant addition to a holiday appetizer buffet.

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Poached Shrimp with Bay Leaves and Lemon

Poached Shrimp with Bay Leaves and Lemon
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Poached Shrimp with Bay Leaves and Lemon Recipe

Poaching is a great low-fat cooking method. This flavorful make-ahead shrimp dish is low in both sugars and fat and will be a perfect appetizer for partygoers.

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Hot Cranberry Cocktail

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Reduce your party-planning stress with this festive beverage that has only 4 ingredients and takes less than 10 minutes to prepare.

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    1 of 16 Black Bean Hummus
    2 of 16 Date, Walnut, and Blue Cheese Ball
    3 of 16 Seared Beef Tenderloin Mini Sandwiches with Mustard-Horseradish Sauce
    4 of 16 Cheese Fondue with Apples
    5 of 16 Mulled Cider Supreme
    6 of 16 Mini Bacon and Potato Frittatas
    7 of 16 Creamy Corn and Chorizo-Stuffed Mushrooms
    8 of 16 Mini Smoked Salmon Pizzas
    9 of 16 Crisp and Spicy Snack Mix
    10 of 16 Spiced Pecans
    11 of 16 Herbed Goat Cheese
    12 of 16 Hot Artichoke-Cheese Dip
    13 of 16 Creamy Feta-Spinach Dip
    14 of 16 Hot Crab Dip
    15 of 16 Poached Shrimp with Bay Leaves and Lemon
    16 of 16 Hot Cranberry Cocktail

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