You deserve to eat whatever you want over the holidays. I am happy to tell you that YES you can still indulge in delicious, traditional holiday treats that you LOVE without sacrificing your health. Today I am sharing my healthy holiday recipe ideas that are based on your holiday favourites.

Do you often feel like there is no point in sticking to your healthy habits over the holiday season? Is there too much temptation? Do you feel like you don’t get to enjoy the holidays because you can’t eat your favourite holiday foods? Do you feel deprived when you don’t allow yourself to eat whatever you want? Even I used to feel that way when my family and I started our health journey.

Now I won’t even think about letting a holiday pass without a delicious turkey,

holiday stuffing, cranberry sauce and MORE but there is a secret to my success. I have been making seriously scrumptious swaps that my family LOVES and you can do it too. All it takes is a little know how, a little love and a kitchen! The most important way to stay on track over the holiday season is to set yourself up for success. I am going to share my top ways of ensuring your are happy to stay away from the really unhealthy stuff and what to make instead. These recipes will leave everyone asking for more!

 

SWAPS FOR ALCOHOL(1:45)

There are tons of delicious and fun ways to drink healthy over the holidays. You can hear more about my favourite fancy mocktails in my video at 1:45.

PALEO SWEET POTATO SAUSAGE STUFFING RECIPE BY UNBOUNDWELLNESS (3:20)

Everyone wants to enjoy stuffing over the holiday season. Check out one of my favourite recipes from UNBOUNDWELLNESS, click HERE. You can hear more about my take on stuffing in my video at 3:20.

MY VERSION OF CHOCOLATE TURTLES (4:40)

I don’t have a go-to recipe here, I kind of make them on my own. Here is my homemade version of turtles!

Ingredients:

10 Dates

Vanilla Extract

Walnuts or Pecans

Dark Chocolate (6 squares)

One teaspoon Coconut Milk

Sea Salt

Instructions:

1. Mix 10 dates with some vanilla and 1 tbsp hot water.

2. Roll into balls and press walnuts or pecans into 4 corners of the ball to make feet of the turtle.

3. Melt dark chocolate – 6 squares in a stainless steel saucepan on low with 1 tsp coconut milk. 

4. Put the dates on a tray and press in nuts. Drizzle chocolate on top, then top with a pinch of sea salt.

5. Put the turtles in the fridge for 1 hour.

6. Keep ‘leftovers’ refrigerated in a tightly sealed container.

DESSERT (6:34)

This is my favourite substitute for cakes and treats after your meal. This one may take more will power, until you try the coconut whipped cream! I share this simple swap in my video at 6:34.

HOT COCOA (7:15)

Beekeepers Naturals Cacao Superfood Honey

A healthy hot cocoa is the perfect drink for the holidays. If you can enjoy a nice hot drink with your kids that is nourishing and healing, that’s a win! You won’t regret this delicious superfood. My simple hot cocoa recipe is featured in my video at 7:15.

GINGERBREAD COOKIE RECIPE BY THE VEGAN8 (8:25)

This is my new favourite gingerbread recipe. Gingerbread is a staple in my house at this time of year. You won’t want to miss this awesome recipe by the Vegan8 by clicking HERE.  Hear more in my video at 8:25.

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by Dr. Kristina Bosnar

Chiropractic Doctor with a Special Interest in Perinatal & Pediatric Care

Advanced Clinical Training from the Institute of Functional Medicine in

Pediatrics

Nutrigenomics

Methylation

Cognitive Decline

as well as

THE ReCODE METHOD®(BREDESEN PROTOCOL) PRACTITIONER CERTIFIED

AND THE WAHLS PROTOCOL® HEALTH PRACTITIONER CERTIFIED