Food is a great conversation starter for any occasion, and baby showers are not an exception. If you are planning your baby’s arrival and can’t decide what to serve, these finger food ideas for baby shower can be an easy, delicious yet inexpensive option. Baby showers involve a tasty array of food that most people look forward to, along with fun games and activities. Finger foods require minimal preparation. Hence, you can include various tasty items on the menu. So scroll through for some mouth-watering ideas and recipes for finger food to make your baby shower a memorable one.
Simple Baby Shower Appetizers Finger Foods Recipes Ideas
Let’s start with some simple finger foods for baby shower. These are especially for those hosts who are pressed for time or are simply not that into cooking.
1. Onion Dip
A good dip can make any food item tasty. Here is the onion dip recipe to make healthy food option delicious. You will need:
1 sweet onion 1 tablespoon oil ½ teaspoon dried thyme 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 150gms light mayonnaise 1/8 carton reduced-fat sour cream Salt to taste 6-8 cups of raw vegetables such as carrot, zucchini, and cauliflower for making the dip
How to: Preparation time: 10min Cooking time: 30min Servings: 1 cup Nutritional value: Calories – 32kcal, fat – 3gms, cholesterol – 5mg, carbohydrates – 2gm, a good source of omega 3 fatty acids.
2. Crazy Cheesy Quesadilla
Treat your guests to some cheesy affair with this crunchy cheesy quesadilla. You will need:
2 tablespoon honey mustard 4 large tortillas 1 anjou pear 2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese (any other Swiss cheese will do) 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
How to: Preparation time: 5min Cooking time: 10min Servings: 16 pieces Nutritional value: Calories – 137Kcal, fat – 7gm, calcium – 205mg, iron – 1mg Want to try out some really adorable looking finger foods now? Here’s our list!
Cute Finger Foods For Baby Shower
Baby showers are held to celebrate the arrival of a little one and awww and ahhh inducing cute finger foods are always a hit with women. Here are recipes for some cutesy finger foods.
3. Bunny Bites
This starter is not only cute and creative in presentation but is also packed with energy, protein, fats, vitamins. You will need:
1/3 cup grated cheddar cheese 1 egg yolk 1 teaspoon cream (in case you do not have cream then use milk) Pepper 1 English muffin, split and lightly toasted Peas, thin slices of carrot, 1 black olive (pitted and halved), a few fresh chives and scallion Worcestershire sauce as per taste (or to taste)
How to: Preparation time: 5min Cooking time: 4min Servings: 1 portion If you want to make a highlight of a party, throw in some talent. Make foods which are absolutely creative. And how? We’ll tell you that!
Creative Finger Food For Baby Shower
Want to show off your creativity on the platter? Here are some cool appetizer recipes that are fun to make and eat.
4. Tea Sandwiches
Tea sandwiches are delicious and simple to make. The tea sandwiches can be made in many different ways but should be easy to handle and eaten in a couple of bites. Try these sandwiches for not just your baby shower but any other party and see how your guests will praise you for your amazing healthy culinary skills. You will need:
1/2 cup coconut flakes 1/2 cup almonds, finely chopped 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons orange marmalade 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 cups diced cooked chicken 12 (1/2-inch-thick) pumpernickel, wheat, or white bread slices 3 tablespoons diced green onions
How to: Preparation time: 20min Cooking time: 10min Servings: 24 portions Nutritional value: Calories 150, proteins 12g, cholesterol 18mg, fats 11g
5. Cheese Bombs
The specialty of this starter is that is the pairing of chocolate and cheese makes it just too yummy. It looks like rich chocolate balls but is a little cheese bomb that will explode in your mouth giving you a taste of ultimate gooey cheese delight. You will need:
120 gm cream cheese, softened 1 (4-oz.) pack crumbled Gorgonzola cheese 2 teaspoons onion, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon Apple and pear slices ½ cup chocolate chips or any other chocolate Grapes
How to: Preparation time: 30min Cooking time: 90min Servings: 6 mini balls Yes, sometimes the budget can be shoe-string. But why fear when MomJunction is here! We have a way around everything.
Budget Friendly Finger Food For Baby Shower
If you are tight on budget but want to have some tasty appetizers then how about some simple budget friendly finger foods that are delicious yet easy on your pocket.
6. Eggy Delight
You will need:
6 hard boiled eggs 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons low-fat plain Greek yogurt 1 teaspoon vinegar 1/2 teaspoon mustard Paprika (optional)
How to: Preparation time: 20min Cooking time: 60min Servings: 12 pieces Nutritional value: Calories – 55Kcal, fat – 5g, cholesterol – 103mg
7. Baked Brie And Roasted Garlic
This is something extremely simple, delicious, spicy, and interesting. This garlic dish will have your guests asking for more. You will need:
4 garlic (at least 2 1/2 inches in diameter) 1/3 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon coarse salt 4 (4 oz.) wheels brie, toasted baguette slices
How to: Cooking time: 1 hr 10min Servings: 8 portions
8. Pita Chips With Creamy Dip
Now this one is easy, healthy, and totally inexpensive. You will need: For pita chips:
1 12-oz. package pita bread 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper
For the dip:
2 cups low-fat Greek yogurt 3 tablespoons chopped dill 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated 1 clove garlic, finely minced Salt as per taste 1/2 teaspoon pepper
How to: For Pita Chips: For the dip: Preparation time: 20min Cooking time: 12min Servings: 10 servings
Savoury Finger Food Recipes For Baby Shower
If your only criteria for an appetizer is good taste, then you can check out the following mouth-watering recipes that not only taste good but also look good.
9. Fishy Fingers
You will need:
½ pound skinless flounder or sole fillets ¼ teaspoon paprika 1 egg 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional) 1 ½ cup rice krispies 2 tablespoons flour 2 to 3 tablespoons canola oil, for frying 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan Salt and pepper, to season
For the dip
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons Greek-style yogurt A pinch of salt, to season (optional)
How to: Preparation time: 20min Cooking time: 4min Servings: 6 to 8 portions
10. Vegetable Crispy
This simple starter will have your guests licking their fingers because it is that tasty. Moreover, the balsamic sauce adds to the amazing taste of the vegetable crispies. You will need: For vegetable crispy:
Oil, for frying 2 onions, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 carrot, shredded 2 small potatoes, shredded Salt to taste 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/8 tsp chilli powder 1/3 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp dried basil 1 tsp dried oregano 60g flour
For Spicy Balsamic Sauce:
1 cup water 4 tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 tsp salt 1/3 tsp ground ginger 1 tbsp honey 1/4 tsp ground white pepper
How to: For vegetable crispy: For spicy balsamic sauce: Preparation time: 30min Cooking time: 20min Nutritional value: Calories 250, carbohydrates 90, proteins 15, fats 145
Baby Shower Finger Food Ideas For A Girl
If the mother is pregnant with a baby girl, then you can organize the baby shower with a theme specially for girls. You can select appetizers that the mother liked she was a little girl or items that are popular amongst little lovely girls.
11. Pinky Pops
This sweet treat is especially for those who are expecting a baby girl. Moreover, if you have little guests accompanying their mothers to your party, then this pop tarts will make them happy. You will need: For the tart:
A cup of diced cherries 2 tablespoon cornstarch 3 tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoon water 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1 packet readymade pie crusts Ice cream sticks
For the glaze:
1 small cup powdered sugar 1-2 tablespoon milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
How to: Preparation time: 1hr Cooking time: 30min Servings: Varies with the size of rectangles cut
12. Strawberry Kebabs
Have you ever imagined having a strawberry barbecue? Well, here you do not really have to heat the strawberry but only serve it the way you would serve kebabs. Confused? Don’t be. Follow the recipe below and be ready to amaze your guests with your creative treat. You will need: Biscuit rounds:
1 can of biscuits 1 egg white 1 tablespoon water sugar for sprinkling 20 large strawberries (Slice each strawberry into two pieces) 2 cups heavy cream ½ jar marshmallow fluff 3 tbsp sugar
How to: Preparation time: 90min Cooking time: 15min Servings: 20 servings Now think about what the boys might like? Ready?
Baby Shower Finger Food Ideas For A Boy
Mommies expecting a baby boy can have a baby shower with some interesting starters that are popular with men.
13. Mini Pizzas
You must be knowing how much men love gorging on pizzas. So, surprise your guests with appetizers that look like pizzas. You will need:
3-4 whole wheat wraps 1 can pizza sauce 1/4 cup parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon basil/oregano mix or Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (any other cheese will also do) 48 Mini turkey pepperonis (or 12 whole turkey pepperonis each cut into four even pieces) (instead of pepperoni you can add any topping of your choice)
How to: Preparation time: 40min Cooking time: 20min Servings: 12 pieces Nutritional value: Calories – 66, fat – 1.5g, carbohydrate – 7g, protein – 6g
14. Tomato Skewers
If a mother expecting a baby girl can get strawberry skewers then a mother expecting a baby boy can have her own special tomato skewers, which are easy to make and super-delicious to eat. You will need:
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved 10 to 14 fresh small mozzarella cheese balls, cut into thirds 32 (4-inch) wooden skewers 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 6 thinly sliced fresh basil leaves Kosher salt and pepper to taste
How to: Preparation time: 10min Cooking time: 5min Servings: 8 pieces
