Whether you’re hosting a crowd or are just in the mood for some appetizers, these easy recipes have you covered.

Appetizers can be great for entertaining purposes. You may be getting together between lunch and dinner, want to serve a few small things before a meal, or are engaging in an activity in which snacks are a welcome addition, such as a craft night.

Whether you are preparing to host or are just craving a combination of small appetizers as a meal, consider the following recipes as an addition.

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The ingredients in these no-bake, bite-sized desserts come together in a blender to form a sticky dough before being rolled into balls. They are made with shredded carrots, cinnamon, almond flour, pitted dates, shredded coconut, and melted coconut oil.

Since almond flour is made from ground almonds, you typically do not need to bake it. However, you should still check the packaging to ensure this is the case.

This dessert should be chilled lightly in the refrigerator before serving. If desired, you can roll the balls in extra shredded coconut after forming.

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Bright, colorful, and with just over 3 grams (g) of added sugars per serving, this spritzer is more healthful than soda. Each serving has under 40 calories and almost 4 g of fiber.

The high fiber content is due to the muddled cucumbers and raspberries, as well as the additional raspberries used as garnish. At Healthline, any snack or beverage with 3 or more grams of fiber is defined as a high fiber recipe.

Cucumbers are associated with antioxidant and anticancer properties. They may also protect your liver.

Gluten-free and low carb, these cookies are an alternative to the classic chocolate chip cookie. This recipe calls for dark chocolate chips. Dark chocolate can vary in the percentage of cocoa, with higher percentages having more.

Chocolates with a higher cocoa percentage can be lower in sugar, but they may also taste more bitter. However, keep in mind that the sugar in the cookies can offset the bitterness of the chocolate on its own.

When eaten in moderation, dark chocolate may have health benefits such as lowering blood pressure and improving insulin sensitivity.

These truffles are made with just four ingredients. The dark chocolate, heavy cream, and vanilla are combined and heated in a pan. This mixture is then transferred to a bowl and refrigerated for one to two hours. After refrigeration, the mixture is scooped into balls and rolled in cocoa powder.

Dark chocolate with a cocoa content of 70% or more contains antioxidants such as polyphenols and flavonoids. Polyphenols found in chocolate are associated with decreasing the risk of diabetes and stroke.

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These deviled eggs are made with plain dairy-free yogurt instead of mayonnaise. The yolk mixture also includes Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and smoked paprika. The eggs are then filled with the yolk mixture and topped with chives.

Each serving has 21 g of protein and just 3 g of carbs.

Large, hard-boiled eggs contain around 147 mg of choline each. Choline is needed to produce a chemical in the brain that supports memory, mood, and muscle control, among other bodily functions.

Appetizers are great for hosting a crowd, whether a full meal is involved or not. The next time you have people over, consider one or a combination of the above recipes.