3. Fruit Platter with Maple-Mascarpone Dip

Part fruit salad, part “chips” (hey, those are apple chips!) and dip, this easy, low-sodium appetizer idea is a colorful and fun way to inspire everyone to get closer to their five-a-day. Mascarpone and maple syrup are the only two ingredients required for the luscious dip. Surround a big bowl of that just-sweet-enough cheese with skewers or stripes of your favorite seasonal fruits.
4. Paleo Avocado Deviled Eggs

This high-protein heart-healthy appetizer recipe works well as part of a morning or evening menu. That’s because the filling for these keto- and paleo-friendly deviled eggs features the creamy, buttery avocado you know and love from those trendy toasts, plus a dash of hot sauce and chives. Everyone will be convinced that “healthful and “flavorful” need not be exclusive terms.