These healthy holiday recipes include side dishes and desserts to serve with Thanksgiving or Christmas meals. These recipes are gluten-free, paleo, keto and dairy optional. 15 Healthy Holiday Recipes Looking to eat healthier this holiday season? I’ve got you covered! Today I’m sharing 15 healthy holiday recipes to enjoy as side dishes and desserts with …
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Mashed sweet potatoes are lower in carbs than traditional potatoes. They’re quick to make, have a naturally sweet taste, and can be topped with fresh herbs and butter. Sweet potatoes are peeled and chopped, then boiled in water until tender. Next, these are added to a pot with milk and butter and pureed with a potato …
Meatloaf without breadcrumbs is gluten-free. Ground beef is paired with chopped carrots, celery, parmesan cheese and an easy tomato sauce topping. This recipe is healthier than traditional meatloaf – it’s keto-friendly, paleo, and diabetic friendly. Meatloaf Without Breadcrumbs Ready for a delicious gluten-free meatloaf recipe!? It’s actually quite easy to make gluten-free meatloaf from scratch. …
Roasted vegetable wild rice salad is a wonderful winter salad idea to serve as a side dish. It’s made with roasted brussels sprouts, carrots, and baby potatoes. These are mixed with wild rice, salad mix, and red onion. The salad is flavored with a delicious apple cider vinegar dressing and feta cheese. This salad is …
Chicken thighs in mushroom sauce is a one-pot recipe. First, the chicken thighs are rubbed with a spice mix, then seared on each side. Onions and mushrooms are sauteed, then added to a sauce. The entire dish is then roasted in the oven for 50 minutes. This meal can be served with rice, quinoa, cauliflower …
Keto stuffing is full of flavor and delicious healthy ingredients. This recipe is low carb, gluten-free, nut-free and sugar-free. The breadcrumbs are made using my coconut flour biscuit recipe. This is paired with stir-fried vegetables and fresh herbs, which are then baked in the oven. You can serve this keto stuffing for Thanksgiving or Christmas …
Coconut flour biscuits are an easy way to enjoy a gluten-free, keto-friendly biscuit with your favorite meal. This recipe uses only five ingredients to make a simple biscuit that tastes both sweet and savory. Coconut Flour Biscuits If you’re looking for a coconut flour recipe, this one is super easy to make. These biscuits have …
These pumpkin oatmeal cookies with cream cheese icing are deeeelicious! They’re gluten-free and use no refined sugar. The cream cheese icing is made without powdered sugar – instead using coconut sugar to sweeten. These were a big hit in our house! Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies with Cream Cheese Icing These cookies are addicting! They’re totally delicious, …
Balsamic rosemary beets are sweet tasting and delicious. First, the beets are tossed with a balsamic rosemary marinade. Then they’re roasted in the oven for about an hour. The result is a simple side dish full of flavor. Pair this with chicken, turkey, or steak. Roasted Balsamic Rosemary Beets This is an easy side dish …
Garlic green beans with bacon is easy, simple and loaded with flavor. Bacon is cooked in a skillet, then green beans and garlic are sautéed in a small amount of the bacon grease. Everything is tossed together at the last minute for an easy side dish. Garlic Green Beans with Bacon This is a simple …
Homemade pumpkin puree is easy to make. All you need is a small pumpkin and a baking sheet. If you’ve ever roasted squash or vegetables before, then you can easily make your own pumpkin puree! Homemade Pumpkin Puree You can make your own pumpkin puree easily at home. All you need is one small sugar …
Roasted root vegetables with pomegranate seeds are an easy side dish to enjoy this season. Butternut squash, sweet potatoes, rutabaga, turnips and brussels sprouts are baked in the oven, then topped with fresh pomegranate seeds. This side dish is so simple to make and pairs beautifully with turkey, but you can also eat it with …