5 Fattening Party Dips You Should Start Avoiding
When the weekend comes we all like to get our party on, and nothing makes a party better than a tasty tip! From the dips that go well with pita to those that play up their own flavors, we love to graze on these finger-lickin' tasty snacks! The problem with dips, though, is that they are mindless munchies. You pass the bowl, take a dip, and repeat until you're scraping the bowl for sides.
It may seem obvious which dips are the best for your health. But sorry to tell you partiers: looks can be deceiving. Your dip may contain words like "spinach" and "red pepper," but these suckers can pack a punch calorie-wise - especially since you know you are going to go over the recommended serving size (2 tablespoons?! Come on.)
So in hopes of keeping you healthy while you're living it up this weekend, we compiled a roundup of common party dips ranked from the unhealthiest to the healthiest for your next party.
You and your guests can snackfear-free if you follow our advice!
Blue Cheese Dip
Despite being a perfect match for wings and other tasty things, Wishbone's Blue Cheese Dressing comes in at a whopping 150 calories per 2-tablespoon serving, making it the unhealthiest dip around.
Click here for a Healthier Homemade Blue Cheese Dip Recipe
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Though hummus is great on everything from sandwiches to pita slices, with 70 calories per 2-tablespoon serving, Sabra's tasty dip makes it the second unhealthiest dip on our list.
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French Onion Dip
For what is a party chip without its French onion dip? As the third unhealthiest on our list (60 calories per 2-tablespoon serving from Lay's) you may want to consider breaking up this culinary marriage.
Click here to see a Healthier Homemade French Onion Dip Recipe
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Whether you like it hot out of the oven or cold in a bread bowl, Tostito's Spinach Dip comes in at 50 calories for a 2-tablespoon serving.
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Queso Dip
When it comes to a tailgate staple, you have to have queso, and at 50 calories for 2-tablespoon a serving from Stouffer's, this tasty dip can be mighty dangerous!
Click Here to see a Healthier Homemade Three-Step Queso Recipe
-Lauren Gordon, The Daily Meal
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