The holidays are a time for joy, celebration, and, of course, delicious food. But if you want to stay on track with your health goals this season, you don't have to sacrifice flavor for nutrition.
Whether you're hosting a festive gathering, contributing to a holiday potluck, or simply want to enjoy a guilt-free treat at home, our Healthy Holiday Recipe Round-Up has you covered. These recipes are packed with wholesome ingredients, vibrant flavors, and a little extra cheer to keep you feeling your best through the holiday season.
Healthy Holiday Appetizers & Sides
Let’s start with everyone’s favorite, shall we? (Well, besides dessert). Appetizers and sides can make or break a meal when it comes to both taste and calorie content. You can confidently load your plate with these healthy holiday appetizers and sides.
Brown Butter Citrus Sweet Potato Mash
These brown butter citrus sweet potatoes are a little sweet, a little savory, a tad tangy and perfect for meal prep.
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Healthy Smoked Potato Salad
It’s tough to find a delish potato salad without the mayo and eggs. While we certainly LOVE those options, we also like being able to enjoy a lightened up version!
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Nutty Loaded Sweet Potatoes
When the carbs are a-calling and you want to fuel your body with nutrition, look no further than these nutty loaded sweet potatoes.
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Perfect Roasted Carrots
These roasted carrots are perfect as a side, tossed in salads or eaten straight off the pan.
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Hummus Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs are a great source of protein, often they can come loaded with extra fat thanks to lots of mayo. In our version, we swap the mayo for some store-bought hummus that cuts the fat without compromising creaminess.
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Creamy Lentils with Boursin Cheese and Veggies
This healthy lentil recipe has 15 grams of protein and is full of fiber. With mix-ins like roasted cherry tomatoes and Boursin cheese, you can't go wrong.
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Spicy Harissa Crab Dip
Looking for a low-fat, low-carb, high-protein snack? Head to your fish counter and give our Spicy Harissa Crab Dip a go!
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Sweet Potato Salad with Cherries & Pistachios (Gluten Free)
Made with a dazzling combination of garlic-roasted sweet potatoes, fresh summer cherries, and salty pistachios, this sweet potato salad will keep you full and fed all week.
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Roasted Buffalo Cauliflower With Blue Cheese Dressing
Hit your veggie quota while satisfying that craving for all things Frank’s RedHot with this roasted buffalo cauliflower served with a macro-friendly blue cheese dressing.
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Truffle Kale Salad With Pomegranate and Pecorino
Our truffle kale salad with pomegranate and pecorino cheese is both macro friendly and restaurant worthy, thanks to our WAG black truffle hummus dressing, nutty pecorino cheese and juicy pomegranate seeds.
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Thanksgiving Tortilla Stuffing
Try this macro-friendly approach to a favorite Thanksgiving side dish!
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Main Dishes For Your Healthy Holiday
The main dish is often the star of the show. We’ve collected our highest-protein healthy holiday recipes, whether you’re a meat eater or prefer vegan or vegetarian options.
Simple Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey
This healthy, simple roasted turkey recipe is the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table. Aside from turkey, this recipe works great with whole chickens and ducks too, they just have a quicker cook time.
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Perfect Pork Tenderloin
Shmooze dinner guests at your holiday party with a perfectly cooked pork loin that racks in almost no carbohydrates per serving.
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Basil Pesto Turkey Meatballs
Perfect for meal prep, these oven-baked turkey meatballs are loaded with all your favorite pesto flavors.
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One Pan Hummus Crusted Chicken & Veggies
Who wants more dishes? Not us. That’s why we created this one-pan hummus crusted chicken and veggies. Simply arrange your veggies on a baking sheet, slather chicken breasts in herby hummus, and bake the whole thing until it’s all crisp and roasty.
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White Bean & Sage Soup With Smoky Bacon
There’s nothing better than a bowl of soup with smoky bacon when you’re craving comfort food. Create this rich and creamy version by blending pantry-friendly white beans into a flavorful broth that will have you licking the bowl.
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Marinated Herb Tofu (Vegan)
Tofu lovers know the struggle. You want pillowy cubes of flavorful, plant-based protein, but you want a recipe that doesn’t require you to press the tofu and stand over the stove and sear. The solution? Our marinated herb tofu, no pressing or searing required!
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Keto Sesame & Soy Tofu
This recipe produces tofu that’s crisp and golden on the outside but pillowy (and not mushy!) on the inside. The key is to press the tofu to remove excess liquid and then give it some color on the stove before finishing it in the oven.
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Healthy Holiday Desserts
You can eat your cranberry orange holiday loaf and have it, too, with these healthy holiday desserts!
Cranberry Orange Holiday Loaf
I remember walking into bakeries and seeing the cranberry orange loaves all covered with a delightful white snowy glaze around the holidays. Back before my journey to better health started I had no issues putting down a slice of that delicious treat with my coffee. Now that I understand more about sugars and calories and balance, I wanted to create a lightened up version.
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Frozen Stuffed Chocolate Dates
When I started eating healthier and was working away from excess refined sugars, this was one of my favorite sweet treats after dinner. It’s been a staple in my home for almost eight years now!
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Chocolate Orange Truffles
There is something about chocolate and orange paired together that makes me think of the holidays.
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Protein Peanut Butter Fudge
If you're looking for a yummy way to meet your protein and fat macros, these little protein peanut butter fudge squares will do the trick. If you’re feeling extra, drizzle some melted chocolate over the top!
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Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
These macro-friendly soft, chocolatey cookies have a peppermint crunch and are perfect for holiday parties and gift-giving.
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Pumpkin Pie Bites
These might be the most adorable pumpkin pies we’ve ever seen, and at only 20 calories and 3 grams of carbs (!) per bite, you can eat an entire plate full of them without burning through your macros.
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Macro-Friendly Pumpkin Recipes from Working Against Gravity
Whether you need a protein-packed snack or a dessert to share, these macro-friendly pumpkin recipes will help you curb your fall craving while hitting your macros.
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Nutrition Coaching During the Holiday Season
With these healthy holiday recipes, you can enjoy all the festive flavors without derailing your nutrition goals. But why stop there? If you're ready to take your health to the next level and get personalized support, now's the perfect time to get a WAG Nutrition Coach. You'll work with a dedicated coach to create a plan that fits your lifestyle, helps you stay on track through the holidays, and sets you up for success in the new year.
