Just because we spend Thanksgiving preparing for a feast doesn’t mean we don’t need to eat beforehand! One of my favorite things is eating healthy appetizers. Here is an amazing collection of cold Thanksgiving appetizers to keep you satiated until the big meal is served.
Cold Thanksgiving Appetizers
When I was growing up, my parents never made breakfast on Thanksgiving day. I would be so hungry and my parents would say that they were preparing a big meal so they didn’t want to fill up beforehand. They barely ate before the appetizers came out in the early afternoon.
But not eating anything all day until the holiday food comes out will almost totally ensure that you will overindulge. Your blood sugar will drop and your brain is essentially planning for a binge.
Katherine Tallmadge, a registered dietitian and op-ed contributor to LiveScience, says, “When people skip meals, they end up feeling so hungry by dinnertime that they overeat.”
To avoid this scenario, Tallmadge recommends eating a regular breakfast and lunch on Thanksgiving, at the same time you normally would eat these meals. Most people will eat more on Thanksgiving than they would on a normal day, but by eating a regular breakfast and lunch, you’ll likely eat less calories overall than you would if you skipped meals.
That’s why having these cold Thanksgiving appetizers out on the counter is a good idea! Having appetizers on hand will keep guests satiated so they don’t end up overeating at the meal.
1. Delicious White Bean Dip Recipe
2. Cucumber Appetizers With Sardine Spread
3. Mojo picón or Red Bell Pepper Spread
4. Zucchini Roll Ups with Hummus and Veggies
5. Prosciutto-Wrapped Pear Skewers with Sweet Balsamic Vinaigrette
7. Turkey Veggie Thanksgiving Tray
8. Mini Pumpkin Cheese Ball Bites
9. Low Carb Cajun Shrimp Cucumber Dip
11. Spiced Pumpkin Basil Cheese Ball
12. Herb Cheese Peppadew Sweet Peppers
15. Savory and Simple Chickpea Salad Recipe
16. Easy Bacon Ranch Deviled Eggs
18. Whipped Ricotta Crostini Cranberry Curd Appetizer
19. Spinach Roll with Cottage Cheese, Gouda and Herbs
20. Jalapeño Pepper Jelly Crackers
21. Roasted Beetroot Hummus with Pita Chips
22. Easy Tomato Caprese Appetizer Recipe
23. Peanut Butter, Caramelized Pears And Mint RITZ Cracker Appetizer
24. Bite Size Pecan Cheese Ball Bites
25. Best Cheese Ball
27. Healthier Green Onion Dip Recipe
28. 4 Ingredient Caprese Salad Skewers
29. Vegan Cucumber Pinwheels with Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
31. Cream Cheese Garlic Ranch and Veggie Appetizer
32. Prosciutto Asparagus Spears Recipe
33. Turkey Cream Cheese Pinwheels Recipe
35. Turkey Bread Bowl Appetizer with Creamy Spinach Ranch Dip
36. Butternut Squash Hummus with Spiced Pepitas
37. Endive Salad Bites with Pears, Blue Cheese, and Pecans
38. Sweet, Spicy, and Salty Pecans
39. Figs with Walnuts and Honey
41. Cranberry Walnut Holiday Cheese Log Recipe
43. Easy Watermelon Skewers With Prosciutto
44. Instant Pot Pumpkin Hummus
46. Smoked Salmon Cucumber Appetizer
49. Bacon Pecan Dates Appetizer
50. Roasted Taco-Flavored Chickpeas Snack
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