Looking for easy and festive Healthy Thanksgiving Appetizers? Check out this collection of delicious gluten-free and dairy-free starters to serve at your Thanksgiving or holiday gathering.
Healthy Thanksgiving Appetizers
If you’re in search of easy and light appetizers to serve at Thanksgiving, this roundup is for you! Appetizers aren’t typically the main attraction at large Thanksgiving dinners or parties. But, it’s always a great option to have some tasty bite-sized eats to offer guests before the hearty main course.
These finger foods meet a wide variety of dietary requirements so there’s something for everyone! Not only are these recipes gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, and autoimmune protocol (AIP) compliant, they’re also free from the Top 8 allergens including nuts and soy. These starters are easy and quick to make ahead so you can serve them as soon as guests arrive.
If you’re interested in gluten-free and dairy-free recipes for sides, mains, and desserts to complete your menu, check out my post on Easy Paleo Thanksgiving Recipes. My AIP Holiday Eats e-book offers exclusive recipes that are perfect for Thanksgiving. And my Gluten-Free Dairy-free Pumpkin Roll is a delicious, impressive dessert for your holiday table.
If you’re looking for some delicious mocktails to serve with these appetizers, try my Cranberry Apple Mocktail and Mulled Wine Mocktail.
9 Healthy Thanksgiving Appetizers
Gluten-free and dairy-free recipes for healthy appetizers to serve at Thanksgiving and Holidays.
These egg-free and gluten-free meatballs are both savory and sweet, juicy, and packed with veggies. With notes of sage, they taste like stuffing without the breadcrumbs. Stick them with toothpicks for easy serving.
This vegan queso cheese dip is dairy-free, gluten-free, and nut-free. It's velvety smooth, easy to make, and the perfect dipping sauce for grain-free tortilla chips and crudités!
These gluten-free and dairy-free Ginger-Cilantro Pork Meatballs pack a flavorful punch with fresh herbs, veggies and spices and are complemented by a mouthwatering sweet lime sauce.
A gluten-free, dairy-free, and nightshade-free recipe for Guacamole. Preserved lemons add a beautiful tang and a flavorful punch.
Easy oven-baked bacon-wrapped plantain are the perfect bite-sized appetizers. They're dairy-free, gluten-free and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Crunchy, crispy Air Fryer Cauliflower Bites are an easy and healthy veggie appetizer served with a creamy dairy-free cilantro-lime sauce.
Quick and easy gluten-free and dairy-free beef meatballs are a definite fan favorite. They're perfectly juicy, flavorful and will keep you coming back for more.
Create your own gluten-free, dairy-free grazing board with these ideas for a paleo and AIP-friendly charcuterie board including veggies, fruits, meats, and more!
Juicy and tender Honey Garlic Meatballs in a delicious sticky sauce. Stick the meatballs with toothpicks for a mess-free finger food.
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