Entertaining can be so much fun, especially around the holidays. But the biggest complaint about hosting a party is usually not knowing what kind of food to serve. Especially if you and your guests have health concerns or are on a modified diet. Being surrounded by the typical high fat, high calorie, sugar loaded treat is just far too tempting for most of us to endure! So here are some healthier menu options to make your next get together hassle and guilt-free.

Healthy Appetizers

Cleaned up Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Parmesan Garlic Zucchini Chips
Cucumber slices with ricotta dill spread and smoked salmon
Antipasto Skewers
Caprese Wreath Salad
Edible Christmas Tree Centerpiece
Cajun Shrimp Cups
Smoked Salmon and Goat Cheese Log

Healthy Entrees

Turkey Meatballs
Almond Parmesan Crusted Chicken Tenders
Mini Crab Cakes
Teriyaki Salmon Bites

Guilt Free Desserts

Better Brownies
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Chocolate Almond Super Food Bark
Chocolate Mint Mini Muffins
Black Tie Popcorn
Apple Almond Crisp
Skinny Caramel Apple Dip (from the cookierookie.com)
Dark chocolate & sea salt almonds
Clean eating chocolate chip cookies

Check out my Pinterest Board "Clean Eating Desserts" for more ideas

Follow Brenda Ajay's board Clean eating desserts on Pinterest.

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Black Tie Popcorn

photo from landolakes.com

Ingredients

½ cup unpopped popcorn kernels
1¼ cup brown sugar
½ cup sweetened condensed milk
½ cup light corn syrup
½ cup butter (1 stick)
½ tsp salt
½ tsp baking soda
1 cup white chocolate chips
1 cup Ghirardelli 60% cocoa chips
2 tsp coconut oil, divided

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 200 degrees.
2. Pop your popcorn kernels using an air popper or microwave.
3. In a large microwavable bowl, combine brown sugar, condensed milk, corn syrup, butter and salt.
4. Microwave on high for 2 minutes, then stir. Repeat this 2 more times.
5. Add baking soda and stir.
6. Pour caramel sauce over popcorn in a large bowl and mix it all together.
7. Pour caramel popcorn onto two baking sheets lined with parchment paper and spread evenly.
8. Place in preheated oven and bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
9. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
10. Place white chocolate chips with 1 tsp coconut oil in a small microwavable bowl and dark chocolate with 1 tsp coconut oil in another. Microwave on high for 1 minute and stir. If chocolate is not melted, microwave for an additional 15 seconds and stir again. Do this until chocolate is melted completely.
11. Using a spoon (or put each chocolate in a small ziplock and snip the corner with scissors) drizzle the chocolate over the top of all popcorn in a striped fashion. Allow to harden.
12. Break into pieces and serve. Store in an air tight container for up to one week.

Brenda