25 Healthy Christmas Recipes to Please Every Guest

Cooking For Keeps

The holidays usually mean potatoes loaded with cream, cookies covered in icing, meats laden with rich sauces, and all the sugary cocktails you can imagine — but they don't have to. When you want to keep your belt from needing a few extra notches come midnight, try one of these vegan, Paleo, gluten-free, or low-cal mains, sides, and desserts. Your friends and family (and Santa) will thank you.

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Kale Salad With Sweet Potato Noodles and a Smoky Orange Vinaigrette

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Vegan Pomegranate Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

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Christmas Veggie Kabobs

Get the recipe: christmas veggie kabobs

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Cranberry Chicken Breast

Get the recipe: cranberry chicken breast

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POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar

Almond and Coconut Macaroons

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Paleo Quiche With a Grain-Free Crust

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Low-Carb Chocolate Pecan Pie

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Kale Salad With Chia Croutons

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Paleo Stuffed Peppers

Get the recipe: Paleo stuffed peppers

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Gluten-Free Gingerbread Smoothie

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Paleo Sausage, Apple, and Butternut Squash Stuffing

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Guilt-Free Chocolate Chia Cookies

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Sautéed Steaks With Wilted Arugula

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Vegan Chocolate Bark

Get the recipe: vegan chocolate bark

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Squash, Sweet Potato, Carrot, and White Bean Soup

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Pear, Pomegranate, and Spinach Salad

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Balsamic Marinated Steak Bites With Kale

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Dipped Paleo Gingersnaps

Get the recipe: dipped Paleo gingersnaps

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Cranberry Raison Brussels Sprouts

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Red Pepper and Lentil Bake

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POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

Paleo Mint Chip Truffles

Get the recipe: Paleo mint chip truffles

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Zucchini Fritters

Get the recipe: zucchini fritters

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POPSUGAR Photography | Dominique Astorino

Eggnog Overnight Oats

Get the recipe: eggnog overnight oats

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POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

Pumpkin-Coconut Bisque

Get the recipe: pumpkin-coconut bisque

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