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Marissa Miller, Isadora Baum
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Summer Berry Crostini with Lemon Ricotta and Honey These cute crostini are fruity and flavorful, with major patriotic vibes. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 343 calories, 16.8 g fat, 39.6 g carbs, 6.5 g fiber, 4.7 g sugar, 11.5 g protein Ambitious Kitchen
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10-Minute Smoked Salmon Pinwheels Smoked salmon and cream cheese make these colorful pinwheels smooth and oh-so tasty. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 144 calories, 8 g fat (1 g saturated), 201 mg sodium, 5 g carbs, 2 g fiber, 1 g sugar, 18 g protein Ambitious Kitchen
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Baked Peruvian Chicken Drumsticks with Avocado Lime Sauce As if the cayenne and paprika weren't enough, the zesty, creamy avocado sauce takes these wings to the next level. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 366 calories, 21.8 g fat, 7.1 g carbs, 3 g fiber, 3.2 g sugar, 35.5 g protein Ambitious Kitchen
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Vegan Cashew Cheese Ball Surround this vegan cheese ball with crudit, crackers, fresh fruit and other fun dippers for the ideal Fourth of July appetizer. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 115 calories, 8 g fat (1 g saturated), 7 mg sodium, 6 g carbs, 1 g fiber, 1 g sugar, 4 g protein Rhian's Recipes
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Vegan Spinach and Artichoke Dip White beans and nutritional yeast give this dairy-free dip plenty of protein, fiber, and cheesy flavor. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 426 calories, 20 g fat (2 g saturated), 607 mg sodium, 45 g carbs, 9 g fiber, 3 g sugar, 15 g protein Rhian's Recipes
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Coconut Crusted Avocado Fries These crispy fries are loaded with healthy fats and are totally kid-friendly. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 386 calories, 36.1 g fat (22 g saturated), 116 mg sodium, 12.6 g carbs, 6.8 g fiber, 3.7 g protein The Toasted Pine Nut
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Cheesy Cauliflower Nachos Sneaking veggies into your barbecue has never been easier thanks to these drool-worthy cauli nachos. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 150 calories, 10 g fat, 368 mg sodium, 10 g carbs, 4 g fiber, 3 g sugar, 5 g protein Eating Bird Food
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Layered Mediterranean Dip Made with three types of cheese (cream cheese, feta, and mozz), Fourth of July appetizer has major patriotic vibes. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 426 calories, 39 g fat (19 g saturated), 995 mg sodium, 7 g carbs, 1 g fiber, 13 g protein Heather Likes Food
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Buffalo Ranch Chicken Tacos These summertime tacos combine blue cheese, hot sauce, yogurt, caramelized onions, and buffalo chicken. So they're basically perfect. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 140 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated), 456 mg sodium, 3 g carbs, 1 g fiber, 1 g sugar, 18 g protein Heather Likes Food
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Sausage and Cheese Appetizer Bites Why have I not thought of meatballs on a stick before this?! Genius. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 90 calories, 5 g fat (2 g saturated), 224 mg sodium, 7 g carbs, 3 g sugar, 3 g protein Heather Likes Food
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Easy Layered Taco Dip Taco dip is a Fourth of July appetizer classic, and this recipe is easy to decorate! GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 171 calories, 14 g fat (7 g saturated), 255 mg sodium, 6 g carbs, 1 g fiber, 2 g sugar, 5 g protein Tastes of Lizzy T
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Pineapple Pecan Cheese Ball This nutty, fruity cheese ball goes great paired with grapes and crackers. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 148 calories, 14 g fat (5 g saturated), 91 mg sodium, 4 g carbs, 3 g sugar, 2 g protein Tastes of Lizzy T
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Blueberry BBQ Chicken Wings Not sold on blueberry BBQ sauce? Trust. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 169 calories, 8 g fat (2 g saturated), 330 mg sodium, 14 g carbs, 11 g sugar, 9 g protein Tastes of Lizzy T
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Easy All-American Potato Salad You already know that potato salad is a must, and this one is loaded with flavor thanks to dill pickle relish, Dijon mustard, and tons of herbs and spices. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 200 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated), 586 mg sodium, 30 g carbs, 2 g fiber, 2 g sugar, 6 g protein Jessica Gavin
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Easy Deviled Eggs With Chipotle Mayo These eggs are super easy to makeand pop into your mouth in between sips of beer . They dont make any mess, and the chipotle adds a zing of flavor to boring old mayo. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 97 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated), 1 g carbs, 0 g sugar, 175 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 6 g protein Cotter Crunch
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Vegan Pizza Bites with Pesto Eating an entire cheesy slice before dinner might be delicious and allbut these mini bites offer a similar feeling of satisfaction without ruining your appetite. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 137 calories, 8 g fat (1 g saturated), 15 g carbs, 3 g sugar, 239 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein Veggie Inspired
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Butternut Squash Queso Perfect for dipping everything from crunchy tortillas to carrot sticks, this vegan take on a classic cheesy dip is a great way to begin the festivities. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 118 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated), 17 g carbs, 4 g sugar, 77 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein Veggie Inspired
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Cranberry Basil Shrimp co*cktail Delicious low-sugar DIY co*cktail sauce is the perfect opportunity to throw in some patriotic redand antioxidantsinto the mix. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 99 calories, 1 g fat (0 g saturated), 8 g carbs, 4 g sugar, 287 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 16 g protein Cotter Crunch
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Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Pinwheels These pretty pinwheels pack all kinds of delicious Mediterranean flavor into just a couple bites. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 48 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated), 2 g carbs, 1 g sugar, 61 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein Minimalist Baker
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Vegan Potato Salad with White Bean Mustard This potato salad is packed with vitamin C and fiber, so you can start the meal on the right foot, or have something delicious to go with your burger. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 265 calories, 4 g fat (0 g saturated), 29 g carbs, 3 g sugar, 910 mg sodium, 6 g fiber, 6 g protein Veggie Inspired
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Healthier Homemade Pigs In A Blanket Few Fourth of July apps are more comforting than pigs in a blanket, and since these are made with sweet potato and almond flour, you can sneak in some extra nutrients. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 158 calories, 12 g fat (1 g saturated), 8 g carbs, 2 g sugar, 130 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein A Saucy Kitchen
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Bacon-Wrapped Pineapple Bites with Sweet And Sour Sauce Need I say more than "bacon-wrapped?" GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 210 calories, 11 g fat (4 g saturated), 19 g carbs, 13 g sugar, 722 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 9 g protein Food Faith Fitness
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Grilled Zucchini Caprese Who needs an entire sandwich when you can fire up the grill and layer your tomato and mozzarella between zucchini instead? GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 107 calories, 5 g fat (2 g saturated), 12 g carbs, 10 g sugar, 210 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein Skinny Ms
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Easy Homemade Spinach Greek Yogurt Dip The best part about using Greek yogurt instead of full-fat sour cream is that you sneak in a ton of protein while maintaining the dips signature creamy taste. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 165 calories, 8 g fat (4 g saturated), 10 g carbs, 4 g sugar, 838 mg sodium, 4 g fiber, 14 g protein Food Faith Fitness
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Buffalo Cauliflower Bites with Vegan Ranch Dip Spicy, creamy, and all those good things, this decadent appetizer is what vegan dreams are made of. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 225 calories, 11 g fat (3 g saturated), 27 g carbs, 9 g sugar, 1751 mg sodium, 6 g fiber, 9 g protein Veggie Inspired
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Smoky Mexican Cilantro Lime Bean Dip You better make a double batch of this hearty three-bean dip, since it's full of protein and fiber and is going to go fast. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 195 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated), 31 g carbs, 2 g sugar, 148 mg sodium, 4 g fiber, 10 g protein Veggie Inspired
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Skinny Cheeseburger Boats These low-carb cuties use bell peppers instead of carb-heavy buns so you can get the party started on a lighter note. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 237 calories, 15 g fat (7 g saturated), 9 g carbs, 6 g sugar, 396 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 18 g protein Skinny Ms
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Spicy Asian Chicken Meatballs For a tasty Fourth of July appetizer that packs a lot of protein in one little bite, go for these super flavorful chicken meatballs. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 221 calories, 9 g fat (2 g saturated), 20 g carbs, 10 g sugar, 223 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 17 g protein Skinny Ms
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Jacked Up Crab Dip Before you start mortgaging your house to afford crab for a huge crowd, this dip uses jackfruit, cashews, and lemon juice to create a drool-worthy, plant-based alternative. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 239 calories, 17 g fat (3 g saturated), 12 g carbs, 3 g sugar, 356 mg sodium, 6 g fiber, 8 g protein Veggie Inspired
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Clean Eating Summery Gazpacho What do you get when you combine the refreshing texture of a smoothie and the comforting taste of vegetable soup? Gazpacho, and its a perfect Fourth of July app. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 231 calories, 14 g fat (5 g saturated), 21 g carbs, 7 g sugar, 296 mg sodium, 4 g fiber, 8 g protein Skinny Ms
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Spicy Tuna Bites Like sushi but a little easier to make, these pops of protein are all you need to keep your guests happily nibbling away. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 158 calories, 2 g fat (0 g saturated), 11 g carbs, 4 g sugar, 74 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 28 g protein Food Faith Fitness
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Macadamia Cheese And Vegan Crudit Crunchy crackers and crispy veggies paired with creamy nut-based cheese are the ultimate party fare. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 251 calories, 22 g fat (3.5 g saturated), 15 g carbs, 8 g sugar, 167 mg sodium, 5 g fiber, 4 g protein Minimalist Baker
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Carnitas Stuffed Quesadillas Get the fiesta started with hot and spicy quesadillas that are great for sharing, but even better for hoarding all to yourself. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 328 calories, 17 g fat (6 g saturated), 12 g carbs, 1 g sugar, 363 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 32 g protein Parkers Plate
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Clean Eating Pizza Lasagna Rolls Merging your two favorite foods into one savory bite is basically the American dream. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 232 calories, 11 g fat (6 g saturated), 19 g carbs, 1 g sugar, 573 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 14 g protein Skinny Ms
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