Healthy Christmas snack recipes

Keep hunger pangs at bay by snacking on healthy dried fruit - this version bakes Granny Smiths with cinnamon

Planning a Christmas party? You needn’t compromise on healthy eating with these tasty aubergine canapés which you can make with two different toppings

Spice up popcorn with rosemary, chilli and garlic for a quick and easy snack. It's healthy, vegan and gluten-free

Avoid the 3pm sugar crash with these healthy curried roast chickpeas that make a perfect snack. You can use the recipe as a base to make other snacks too

Make these easy stuffed dates as a canapé, or for after-dinner nibbles. Ideal for when you have lots of mouths to feed or looking for a new way to enjoy dates for Iftar

Give your energy levels a real boost with these nutritionally-balanced healthy fruit bites

Serve these chicken and prawn canapés with drinks when you're entertaining. They're not only tasty but healthy and low-fat too

These Mexican inspired party nibbles are filled with spicy chipotle chicken and peppers - make ahead for fuss-free entertaining

Treat dinner guests to healthy, spiced soup shots – they make great canapés. The crispy kale version is vegan while meat eaters can opt for a prosciutto topping

Roast the veg on a quiet day and freeze it, then later in the week you can use it to whip up these healthy, gluten-free fritters in just half an hour

The sweetness of smoked salmon gives ceviche a new, festive spin. Scoop into both dips together, getting some of the creamy guac and spicy piquant ceviche