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Finger Foods anyone?
Hi Reader!
Sometimes you just don't feel like a full meal. But you still have to eat, right?
Especially during the hot summer months, many foods sound too heavy, take too long to make or just aren't appealing. That's when having some easy finger food recipes is perfect.
Somewhere between an appetizer and a main dish, that you either pair together or enjoy in place of a regular meal!
Here are some favorites:
Pastrami Pinwheel Sandwiches. These lighted up pastrami and swiss pinwheel sandwiches are loaded with classic sandwich flavors and a great helping of fresh baby spinach too. A delicious spread of light cream cheese and 1000 Island dressing tops off these roll ups for a healthy low calorie lunch or appetizer option.
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Enchilada Cups. Homemade crispy tortilla cups are filled with a spicy ground beef filling for a fun twist on a traditional enchilada! These filling Enchilada Cups are made in a muffin tin and have lots of options to change them up!
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Shrimp Summer Rolls. Fresh Shrimp Summer Rolls are full of fresh vegetables, cooked shrimp, avocado and herbs. Paired with a Ponzu Sweet Chili dipping sauce, these delicious rolls are a satisfying meal anytime.
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Mini BLT Sandwiches. These mini BLT appetizer sandwiches have all the classic sandwich flavors plus some creamy avocado. Perfect for portion controlled munching, party appetizers or eat a couple for a light lunch.
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Rainbow Turkey Roll Ups. These colorful pinwheel sandwiches are loaded with fresh vegetables, lean turkey, low fat cream cheese all rolled up into a healthy low calorie lunch or appetizer option.
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Air Fryer Pizza Roll Ups. Crispy, cheesy, and packed with flavor, Air Fryer Pizza Roll Ups are perfect for satisfying your pizza cravings without the extra calories.
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Happy Friday!
Toni
Certified Nutrition Coach & Weight Loss Specialist
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