Healthy Christmas Recipes
25 Healthy Christmas Recipes to Please Every Guest
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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.
1 Kale Salad With Sweet Potato Noodles and a Smoky Orange Vinaigrette
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2 Vegan Pomegranate Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
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3 Christmas Veggie Kabobs
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4 Cranberry Chicken Breast
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5 Almond and Coconut Macaroons
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6 Paleo Quiche With a Grain-Free Crust
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7 Low-Carb Chocolate Pecan Pie
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8 Kale Salad With Chia Croutons
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9 Paleo Stuffed Peppers
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10 Gluten-Free Gingerbread Smoothie
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11 Paleo Sausage, Apple, and Butternut Squash Stuffing
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12 Guilt-Free Chocolate Chia Cookies
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13 Sautéed Steaks With Wilted Arugula
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14 Vegan Chocolate Bark
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15 Squash, Sweet Potato, Carrot, and White Bean Soup
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16 Pear, Pomegranate, and Spinach Salad
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17 Balsamic Marinated Steak Bites With Kale
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18 Dipped Paleo Gingersnaps
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19 Cranberry Raison Brussels Sprouts
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20 Orange Rosemary Chicken
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21 Red Pepper and Lentil Bake
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22 Paleo Mint Chip Truffles
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23 Zucchini Fritters
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24 Eggnog Overnight Oats
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25 Pumpkin-Coconut Bisque
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