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Sides & snack recipes

Get ready for your next party with these healthy side dishes and snacks.

  • Avocado yogurt dip Try this creamy avocado yogurt that is both healthy and full of good fats.
  • Banana nut muffins These homemade banana walnut muffins hit the spot — and they’re gluten-free and low in sugar.
  • Braised carrots and capers Featuring carrots and capers, this delicious side dish adds flavor to any main meal and is packed with smile-friendly vitamins A and C.
  • Broccomole This low-fat alternative to guacamole is full of ingredients that won't harm your teeth.
  • Cheese in a blanket Cheese is an excellent source of calcium and other nutrients that are good for your teeth.
  • Cheesy zucchini rounds Enjoy baked zucchini slices featuring crispy Parmesan with this quick and tasty recipe.
  • Cucumber roll-ups Healthy and easy, this refreshing snack requires only cucumbers, chives and hummus or Greek yogurt.
  • Easy pinto beans Don’t be intimidated to try cooking dried beans from scratch. With this recipe, it’s simple, economical and healthy.
  • Easy salsa verde This simple and addictive version of salsa verde can be ready to serve in just minutes.
  • Eggplant pizzas This fun, eggplant-based alternative to pizza makes a quick and tasty snack. The recipe features eggplant, tomato and cheese.
  • Garlic sweet potato mash Try this savory garlic sweet potato mash to get your holiday sweet potato fix without any added sugar.
  • Green mango salad Green mango salad melds tart, sweet and savory flavors into a distinctively colorful and delicious salad.
  • Guacamole chicken lettuce wraps Got avocados and lettuce? Try this Mexican-inspired recipe for an appetizer rich in flavor and nutrients.
  • Lemony Greek salad This simple and classic salad recipe is sure to become a weeknight favorite.
  • Monster mouths Get creative with Delta Dental's Monster Mouths recipe. A fun and healthy treat for your smile. Try it today!
  • Mountain trail mix Enjoy a healthy snack with Delta Dental's Mountain Trail Mix recipe. Nourish your smile with nutritious delights. Try it today!
  • Parmesan spinach bake Light and delicious, this creamy spinach bake is a great source of calcium and potassium.
  • Pumpkin hummus This fall-inspired hummus features pumpkins, garbanzo beans and tahini.
  • Roasted butternut squash with garlic and herbs This oven-roasted side features winter squash seasoned with herbs and garlic.
  • Spinach and artichoke dip This chunky dip combines rich flavor with a trove of healthy ingredients. Great with pita or tortilla chips, it’s a party favorite
  • Sweet potato salad Everyone loves potato salad, so why not try it with vitamin-packed, flavorful sweet potatoes for a healthy and tasty change?
  • Vegetable platter with dip With crisp, fresh vegetables (for antioxidants and vitamin C) and calcium-rich yogurt or sour cream, this dish does double duty for healthy teeth.
  • Watermelon feta blackberry skewers These tricolor fruit kabobs make a quick and tasty summer snack featuring watermelon, feta cheese and fresh blackberries.

Recipes

Expand your cooking repertoire with these smile-friendly recipes for the whole family.

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