Best Keto Appetizers for Your Next Party

Everyone knows that appetizers are a fun way to set the stage for any meal—keto or not. That little extra bonus dish makes any meal feel special. Whether you’re looking for something sweet or savory, these appetizers will hit the spot—and every single one is keto friendly!

Keeping It Savory

1. Bacon, Lettuce, and Egg Salad Wraps

A keto-friendly take on the BLT to make a hearty appetizer to lead in to any meal.

2. Snow Peas with Green Onion and Mint

An updated version of sweet peas and pearl onions, this veggie appetizer spotlights fresh snow peas combined with just the right amount of green onions and topped with a fragrant mint leaf. 

3. Drop Biscuits

Whether you dip them in gravy or slather them with butter, these drop biscuits mark the beginning of a meal worth relishing.

4. Almost Pumpernickel Bread

Who needs the extra carbs when this almost-pumpernickel bread loaf delivers the goods? This dense faux pumpernickel has an earthy flavor that leaves you wanting more.

5. Creamy Baked Cauliflower

Warm, cheesy appetizers are the best, and this keto cauliflower dish meets and exceeds those melty appetizer expectations.

6. Cheesy Broccoli Soup

Soup never fails to start a meal off right, and this cheesy broccoli option leads the list of tasty options. A favorite any time, a warm bowl of this goodness is particularly welcome during the cold months of winter.  

7. Clam Chowder (Maine Style)

Everyone has their favorite clam chowder, but this Maine-style version may have you rethinking your top pick. 

8. Instant French Onion Soup

Quick and easy to make, this French onion soup, topped with your choice of Swiss or Gruyere cheese, brings a whole new meaning to French cuisine.

Keeping It Sweet

9. Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls

Down a few of these peanut butter balls while you’re waiting for your main dish, and you’ll understand what a difference a delicious appetizer can make.

10. Lemon Cheesecake Bites

Life’s short, eat dessert first. (We had to sneak one dessert into the appetizer category, right? These bite-size morsels are among the best!)

11. Banoffee Pie Parfaits

Based on the well-known banoffee pie, which originated in Britain, this keto parfait features all the goodness of the original pie (bananas and cream) with the addition of keto chocolate toffee. Who knew a pie-turned-parfait would make such a mouth-watering appetizer?

12. Orange Cranberry Almond Holiday Morning Muffins

If you like the peach almond muffin, check out the orange cranberry take on the breakfast favorite. It says “holiday” in the title, but this delightful mouthful of goodness makes a great appetizer any time of the year.

13. Raspberry Scones

See scones in a whole new light when you choose them as an appetizer. This fruit-flavored, cream cheese version is baked instead of deep fried, making it both healthy and scrumptious.

14. Cinnamon Rolls

Low-carb cinnamon rolls? Yep, they’re a thing—a really good thing. And while you can never go wrong with cinnamon rolls for breakfast, try them as an appetizer for dinner, and you’ll discover a whole new world of possibilities.

15. Lemon Ricotta Chaffle

Creamy, melty cheese isn’t just an ingredient reserved for savory appetizer options. Turns out, the always versatile chaffle steps into the sweet world nicely when flavored with lemon and ricotta. 

16. Three-Ingredient Crepes with Homemade Berry Syrup

Another breakfast-turned-appetizer option is crepes. This three-ingredient recipe is super simple to make, and while this version is topped with berry syrup, you can top yours with anything that complements your main dish. 

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