Healthy & Delicious Christmas Recipes

The holiday season is a time for gathering, giving, and of course, indulging in delicious food. This year, why not try a recipe that brings all the joy and warmth of the season, but with a lighter, healthier twist?  Whether you’re hosting a holiday dinner or bringing a dish to share, these healthy Christmas recipe is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. 

Stuffed mini peppers appetizer

Ingredients: 

• Sweet mini peppers
• Cheese- preferably a tangy cream cheese to mix with broccoli and chives and a shredded cheddar to melt on top of the pepper boats.
• Chopped chives
• Fresh broccoli 

Directions:

1. Prep the peppers- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Cut the peppers in half lengthwise then remove the seeds and inner membrane.
3. Make the filling- Mix cream cheese, chives, salt and pepper in a bowl and stir in the broccoli florets until well combined.
5. Stuff peppers- Spoon the filling into the pepper halves, being careful not to overstuff the peppers or you’ll have the filling falling out on all sides.
7. Bake the peppers- Lay the peppers on a baking sheet for about 9-11 minutes. Sprinkle cheese on peppers and place them back in the oven to bake for another 3-4 minutes. Wait to cool before serving.

Healthy eggnog recipe

Ingredients:

• 6 large egg, yolk
• 1/3 cup maple syrup, pure
• 3 cup milk
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Whisk eggs, maple syrup, and milk in a medium saucepan, and then place on a burner over medium heat. Whisk regularly until the mixture reaches 160* F or so and coats the back of a metal spoon slightly.
2. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Then mix in the spices and vanilla.
3. Chill in the fridge for a few hours or overnight.
4. Whisk well before serving.

Frozen Banana Bites with Dark Chocolate

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe bananas
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher)
• 1/4 cup crushed almonds or coconut flakes (optional)

Directions:

1. Slice the bananas: Slice the bananas into 1-inch thick rounds.
2. Melt the chocolate: Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave or over a double boiler.
3. Dip the banana slices: Dip each banana slice halfway into the melted chocolate, then place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. Add toppings: Sprinkle with crushed almonds or coconut flakes if desired.
5. Freeze: Freeze the banana bites for about 1 hour or until the chocolate hardens. Serve frozen.

Which one is your favorite? Comment and let us know!