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16 Light Finger Foods to Enjoy Poolside

Dana Sandonato

Born in Canada and now living in the beautiful state of North Carolina, Dana is a coffee-reliant food writer with a healthy appetite, a taste for culinary adventure, a thirst for good beers, and an endless hunger for food photography. When not writing for Brit + Co, she can be found pouring herself into her blog-turned-webzine, Killing Thyme, or taste-testing at local breweries with her husband. Dana's ideal down time includes pizza, marathoning on Netflix, or watching her fave flicks from the 80s and 90s - no matter how great or awful they are!

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Aug 05, 2017

Poolside chillin’ with your summer playlist blaring and a cup of a big-batch cocktail is what summer is all about. But no matter how thirsty you are for those Mules, putting some food in your belly is *super* important. Since carb-heavy snacks tend to weigh us down, opt for lightened-up low-carb snacks that will fuel us for a good and solid swim. These 16 finger foods are crispy, flavorful, and will give you the energy you need.

Crispy Green Beans With Garlic Dipping Sauce

If you love fried treats but don’t love the calories that usually come with them, these lightly salted roasted green beans with dip are the perfect solution. (via Apple of My Eye)

Cucumber Hummus Bites

You can easily nourish and refresh yourself with these crunchy cucumber bites. They’re smothered with hummus and topped with tomatoes, briny olives, and hemp seeds. (via Emilie Eats)

Roasted Carrot Spread With Toasted Pistachios and Tarragon

Get a healthy dose of carrots with this fabulous easy-to-make spread! Slather it over crackers and top them with tangy goat cheese, pistachios, and fresh tarragon. (via The Every Kitchen)

Vegan Cheese and Tempeh Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

If you love cheesy stuffed mushrooms, you can still indulge without the dairy and greasy meats thanks to these lightened-up caps stuffed with vegan cheese and crumbled tempeh. (via Kiip Fit)

Easy Caprese Salad Bites

Bring the fresh and herbaceous vibe of the classic Caprese salad to one single bite with skewered grape tomatoes, mozzarella balls, fresh basil, and a balsamic drizzle. (via Tastefulventure)

Homemade White Bean Hummus With Za’atar and Sweet Paprika

With a blend of white beans, chickpeas, creamy tahini, and ground cumin, this homespun recipe will have you skipping the store-bought stuff for the rest of your life. (via Coffee and Crayons)

Asparagus and Gorgonzola Puff Pastry Squares

These light and flaky pastries decked out with asparagus and crumbled gorgonzola might *look* fancy, but they only take 30 minutes from start to finish. (via The Cheerful Kitchen)

Baked Parmesan-Crusted Cauliflower Bites With Chipotle Aioli

If you thought breaded goodies with dip were strictly for cheat day, then these Parm-crusted chunks of cauliflower dunked in a tangy dip will make your afternoon. (via Wry Toast)

Garlic Parmesan Oil-Free Air Fryer Chips

Everyone loves munchin’ on chips when chillin’ poolside; now imagine snacking on garlicky chips that are guilt-free and air-fried. (via The Crunchy Chronicles)

California Roll Low-Carb Sushi Stacks

When those sushi cravings strike this summer, opt for these low-carb sushi stacks that bring the California roll to a toothpick for one heavenly bite after another. (via It’s Cheat Day Everyday)

Caesar Salad Spring Rolls With Miso Caesar Dressing

This nom-worthy recipe takes Caesar salad to a *whole* new level of awesome with these refreshing and addicting spring rolls. (via The Seasoned Vegetable)

Crispy Chickpea Snacks

Get your fill of protein while snacking on healthy chickpeas. Roast them to a crisp and toss them in your choice of Moroccan or fiery spices — or both! (via Her Heart Is Vegan)