Are you a gym freak looking for appetizers for your Diwali Party? You came to the right place. We’ve got your back!
Hosting a house party could be a tedious task. The hassle of balancing the finger-licking appetizers and maintaining the protein-rich gym diet could be a headache. We are here with some fantastic gym-friendly recipes that will awe your guests.
Make this Diwali party a success with our TOP 20 Gym-Friendly Appetizers.
1.Fruit Skewers
These skewers are the perfect combination of healthy and tasty. This easy-to-prepare appetizer would be a great fit for the party. Strawberries, bananas, grapes, and blueberries are stringed onto the skewers. You can also use other seasonal fruits. Sprinkle some chat masala or dip them in freshly prepared cream. Serve them chilled.
2.Cucumber Rolls
It is the perfect combination of flavors and freshness. Peel thin strips of cucumber and spread your favorite sauces. Sauces could be pesto sauce, humus, mayonnaise, or any other. Place a cheese slice. Toss in diced veggies like bell peppers, carrots, or other veggies of choice.Roll up and insert a toothpick to keep it in place.
3.Broccoli Pasta
What could be better than giving your comfort food a healthy twist? Broccoli pasta is just the dish you need for your party. Boil pasta and diced broccoli separately. Meanwhile, in a pan saute garlic in olive oil. Drain the excess water after boiling the pasta and broccoli. Add them to the pan with garlic Add salt to taste. Season it with oregano and chili flakes.
4.Beetroot Tikki
Make this Tikki with a healthy twist, when craving Chats. First, boil, peel, and grate beetroot. Add boiled potatoes, salt, green chili, and chaat masala. Mix well. Add chopped onions in a pan and saute till golden brown. Then add it to the bowl with the beetroot mix. Add rice flour. Make flat tikkis and give them a slight toast in the pan. Serve with mint chutney.
5.Sprouts Tikki
This is a must-have dish for your protein-conscious friends. It is a whole packet of protein. Add boiled grated potatoes to freshly boiled sprouts. Season it with chili flakes, chaat masala, and salt to taste. Mix well. Add rice flour as a binding agent and sauteed onions. You can also use sooji. Make flat tikkis and toast them in a pan. Serve with mint chutney and curd. Garnish with coriander and pomegranates.
6.Peanut And Chocolate Bars
It’s a perfect snack for the chocolate lovers. Mix peanut butter, oats, dry fruits, salt, honey, and vanilla essence. Spread this on the lined tin sheet using a spatula. For the chocolate layer, melt some dark chocolate and add peanut butter. Pour this over the base and top it with almonds and peanuts. Finally, sprinkle some salt. Set in fridge until firm.
7.Veggie Pockets
It is a perfect snack full of nutrition. In a pan, saute chopped garlic, onions, capsicum, diced cabbage, and French beans in olive oil. Add red chili and salt to taste. Add boiled sweet corn and veggies in a bowl. Season them as per your choice. For the dough, all-purpose flour, salt, and water are kneaded. Once the dough is ready, make thin strips, fill them with veggies, and fold. Fry them. Serve with mint chutney and ketchup.
8.Fruit Spring Rolls
These are super addictive and delicious. Take a moistened rice paper. Spread kiwis and strawberries and fold. For the dip use honey and lime. These fruity spring rolls are a must in your next house party.
9.Tofu Bites
This crispy and delicious tofu snack would leave everyone asking for seconds. Easy and quick to make. All you need is fresh tofu and various sauces. Marinate the tofu and fry it. This will be a sure hit at the party.
10.Soyachunk Popcorns
Must have party snack. Full of nutrition and high in protein. Melted butter, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, and salt are added to a bowl. Marinate soaked and drained soya chunks. Add all-purpose flour, corn flour, and pepper and mix well. Fry them. Serve hot with ketchup. Everyone will love this for sure!
11.Beetroot Halwa
What could be a better sweet dish than halwa? This Diwali, give the traditional halwa recipe a healthy twist. Grated beetroot, milk, sugar, cardamom, ghee, and loads of dry fruits are used. In a pan add beetroot and milk, and slowly cook on low medium flame. Add ghee and sugar. Top up with dry fruits. Enjoy this delicacy.
12.Avocado Dip And Nachos
Avocado dip is gut-friendly, delicious, and creamy. It’s a perfect snack. All you need are avocados, salt, Greek yogurt, and garlic powder. Mix well. Add seasonings and garnish. Enjoy with nachos.
13.Tandoori Soya Chaap
This is an all-time favorite snack. Cut soya sticks into bite-sized pieces. Take some yogurt, tandoori masala, herbs, turmeric and pepper. Mix until creamy and the marinated is ready. Marinate the tofu sticks for an hour and, air fry. Ready to serve with onion rings and mint chutney.
14.Sabudana Cutlets
Indian mom’s go-to snack. Soak sabudana in water for 20 minutes. Drain excess water and mash it. Add salt to taste, boiled potatoes, pepper powder, and other seasonings. Take soaked bread and mix it in with sabudana. Make flat cutlets and fry. Serve with mint chutney and ketchup.
15.Apple Nachos
This recipe is super easy to make and very delicious. It has a lot of nutrients. First, slice some apples. Then spread dark chocolate-flavored peanut butter. Finally, sprinkle some dried fruits. You are ready to go!
16.Carrot Noodles With Spicy Peanut Dressing
Carrot noodles are easy to make and super yummy! First, cut the carrots into noodles, slice tofu, and chop your favorite veggies. Prepare the sauce. Garnish and the noodles are ready. Add coconut milk, peanut butter, red curry paste, ginger, garlic, and soy sauce to prepare peanut dressing.
17.BBQ Chicken Tacos With Red Cabbage Slaw
You’ll regret not making this snack earlier. Once you try it, it’ll be an integral part of your party menu. You need tortillas, pickled onions, jalapeños, cabbage slaw, and seasonings (lime juice, honey, vinegar, cumin, pepper). To marinate chicken you need BBQ sauce, cumin, red chili powder, coriander, salt, and pepper. Roast the chicken in barbeque.
18.Mini Avocado And Humus Quesadilla
It is a Mexican delicacy. It’s a quick and easy-to-make snack. Take a small tortilla, place an avocado slice and hummus. Add a cheese slice and season it. Fry in coconut oil spray. Your mini avocado and humus quesadillas are ready.
19.Whole Wheat Momos And Dip
This is a Southeast Asian dish. It has a special place in the hearts of Delhiites. Substituting the outer layer of maida with wheat would make it healthier. Use a lot of fresh veggies for the filling. This starter will win over the hearts of your guests.
20.Paneer Tikka
This North Indian snack is a must-have at every house party. Quick, delicious, easy to make, and high in protein. Cut the paneer into small cubes. Add besan, ginger garlic paste, red chili powder, salt, capsicum, and onion. Set aside for 30 minutes. Take the marinated mix, string in the skewers, and roast on BBQ.
