Holiday Treats

During the Holiday season it can be difficult to eat healthy, with all the sugary processed food that seems to be lurking around everywhere!  Are you having trouble finding healthy foods or making good decisions on the foods you are putting in your mouth this time of year?  Here are some ideas for healthier desserts, appetizers/side dishes and alcoholic beverages:

Desserts:

Sugar cookies are always a hit at Christmas time.  Yes, there is actually a healthier version of sugar cookies with frosting:  https://detoxinista.com/almond-flour-frosted-sugar-cookies/?fbclid=IwAR3PI-hPaMDfrNiQNhrJLLkAJftmBs_Lmw3RG22FEAB9YF0EPd84jmtsqJU#wprm-recipe-container-23194

When I was a child, I always looked forward to no bake cookies this time of year.  Here are some recipes for some delicious, easy to make no-bake cookies:  

https://minimalistbaker.com/coconut-no-bake-cookies/

https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/healthy-no-bake-cookies/#tasty-recipes-33453

https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/protein-cookie-dough-bites/#tasty-recipes-45784

The holidays are never complete without magic cookie bars:

https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/healthier-magic-cookie-bars-vegan-grain-free/#tasty-recipes-33569

For those of you that are less into cookies and more into pies:

https://prettypies.com/cheat-free-chocolate-pie/

Appetizers/Side Dishes:

Lots of social gatherings are happening this time of year.  You can bring a dish that will be healthy, tasty and others will enjoy:

https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/buffalo-cauliflower-wings/#tasty-recipes-34348

https://minimalistbaker.com/miso-glazed-roasted-brussels-sprouts/

https://minimalistbaker.com/smoky-grilled-eggplant/

Want to bring a veggie tray?  Here are some dip ideas to add a yummy kick to dip the veggies in:

https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/almond-pesto-dip/#tasty-recipes-38189

https://minimalistbaker.com/easy-vegan-ranch-dressing-oil-free/

https://minimalistbaker.com/spicy-vegan-pimento-cheese-ball/

Need something else besides veggies for the dip?

https://minimalistbaker.com/fluffy-curried-socca-chickpea-bread/

Alcoholic Beverages:

If you want to enjoy an alcohol beverage, consider using tequila, gin or gluten-free vodka:

https://drhyman.com/blog/2017/05/02/social-gatherings-drinks/.

It is also the time of year for eggnog:  https://minimalistbaker.com/easy-vegan-eggnog/.  Try substituting gluten-free vodka.

Wishing you & your family many blessings!

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