25 Healthy Christmas Recipes to Please Every Guest
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.
Kale Salad With Sweet Potato Noodles and a Smoky Orange Vinaigrette
Vegan Pomegranate Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
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Christmas Veggie Kabobs
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Cranberry Chicken Breast
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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
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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
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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
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Cranberry Raison Brussels Sprouts
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Orange Rosemary Chicken
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Red Pepper and Lentil Bake
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Paleo Mint Chip Truffles
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Zucchini Fritters
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Eggnog Overnight Oats
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Pumpkin-Coconut Bisque
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