Recipes and Cooking Slow Cooker Meals 14 Healthy Slow Cooker Appetizer Recipes By Sheena Chihak, RD Sheena Chihak, RD Instagram Sheena Chihak is a registered dietitian, former food editor and current edit lead for BHG with over 15 years of writing and editing experience for both print and digital. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process and Sarah Martens Sarah Martens Instagram Sarah Martens is the Senior Editor overseeing food at Better Homes & Gardens digital. She has been with the BHG brand for over 8 years. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on March 6, 2023 Fact checked by Marcus Reeves Fact checked by Marcus Reeves Marcus Reeves is an experienced writer, publisher, and fact-checker. He began his writing career reporting for The Source magazine. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, Playboy, The Washington Post, and Rolling Stone, among other publications. His book Somebody Scream: Rap Music's Rise to Prominence in the Aftershock of Black Power was nominated for a Zora Neale Hurston Award. He is an adjunct instructor at New York University, where he teaches writing and communications. Marcus received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Learn about BHG's Fact Checking Process Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Blaine Moats These delicious slow cooker appetizers prove that you can stick to a healthy eating plan even while you party. Each slow cooker recipe has fewer than 200 calories per serving, so you can celebrate without worry. 01 of 14 Slow Cooker Jalapeño Popper Dip View Recipe Brie Passano Indulge your craving for spicy jalapeno poppers with a hearty chipful of our slow cooker dip. Simply toss cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and fresh jalapenos in the slow cooker and cook until melted. Serve it with chips, crackers, and sliced peppers. 02 of 14 Lemon-Zested Snacker Mix View Recipe Andy Lyons Yes, you can enjoy a crunchy herbed snack mix from your slow cooker! The prep is a snap—simply measure and combine. But don't forget to stir occasionally to evenly distribute the zesty coating. 03 of 14 Mexican Chicken-Chorizo Meatballs View Recipe Carson Downing A mix of ground chicken and Mexican chorizo is the perfect blend for this healthy slow cooker appetizer. Add flavor with fresh peppers, salsa verde, and cumin. Serve them straight from the slow cooker with tortillas and fresh cilantro. 04 of 14 Mango-Habanero Pulled Chicken Bites View Recipe Mango-Habanero Pulled Chicken Bites. Jason Donnelly This fresh and flavorful chicken mixture served atop toasted baguette slices makes an elegant and healthy appetizer. If you have any leftover chicken mixture, it's great to use in quesadillas and sandwiches, too. 05 of 14 Asiago Cheese Dip View Recipe Blaine Moats Cheese dip is your friend, we swear—especially this easy recipe. Combine mild Asiago with cream cheese, mushrooms, and green onions in your slow cooker for a simple, low-calorie appetizer. Serve it with cut-up veggies for low-cal dippers. 06 of 14 Pizza Fondue View Recipe Andy Lyons Great for dipping, saucy pizza fondue mimics supreme pizza but uses fresh vegetables and lean turkey. Turkey sausage is as juicy and savory as pork or beef sausage, and it has less fat and calories. 07 of 14 Barbecue Turkey Wedges View Recipe Jason Donnelly To make this saucy slow cooker appetizer with even less fuss, you can prepare the pita wedges a day in advance. The turkey mixture can also be made ahead, chilled, and reheated. 08 of 14 Caramelized Onion and Cranberry Cheese Toasts View Recipe Jason Donnelly Thanks to your slow cooker, the low-calorie mixture of apples, cranberries, and onions becomes a warm, candied topping for crispy baguette slices. Complete these sophisticated little appetizers with a dab of creamy cheese. 09 of 14 Spinach-Parmesan Dip View Recipe Andy Lyons Try a party-pleasing dip with tangy flavor and subtle heat from cayenne pepper. Keep calories low by serving this thick, scoopable dip with cut-up veggies. 10 of 14 Fruit Chutney with Spiced Chips View Recipe Jason Donnelly For a time-saving shortcut, purchase cinnamon pita chips (whole grain, if possible) instead of making your own. Or make homemade pita chips a day in advance and store them at room temperature. 11 of 14 Broccoli-Cheese Dip with Potato Dippers View Recipe Jason Donnelly Transform the classic baked potato with broccoli and cheese into a crowd-pleasing and low-calorie dip recipe. Spiced potato slices make fun, tender dippers that can be used for other dips, too. 12 of 14 Slow Cooker Philly Cheese Steak Dip View Recipe Blaine Moats Serve up everyone's favorite sandwich as a crowd-pleasing slow cooker dip. This healthy appetizer is filled with lean roast beef, peppers, onions, and mushrooms. Serve it with sliced crusty bread. 13 of 14 Caponata Sicilianata View Recipe Blaine Moats Spoon this veggie-loaded starter on top of hearty whole grain bread slices for a healthy appetizer to kick off your party. 14 of 14 Hoisin-Garlic Mushrooms View Recipe Scott Little Four ingredients plus a splash of water are all it takes to create these saucy mushrooms with fewer than 50 calories per serving. 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