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Holiday Recipes

Holiday recipes get everyone excited to share in the holiday joy! Who can resist guilt-free mashed potatoes or decadent desserts like carrot cake and pumpkin pie? Get inspired by my full Christmas menu and celebrate the holidays while serving up a healthy meal for your family.

Holiday meals can be delicious treats without the guilt. With easy, healthy recipe swaps and alternatives, you’ll get all of the flavor without any of the discomfort of too-rich food.

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Chocolate orange cake topped with orange slices and a chocolate ganache frosting on a white cake board.
This chocolate orange cake boasts a deeply rich and moist chocolate cake topped with a dark chocolate orange ganache! Vegan option too!

Chocolate Orange Cake

Easy mini chocolate tarts with a white chocolate drizzle on a white surface.
Impress your friends with easy-to-master mini chocolate tarts! These chocolate tartlets feature a decadent chocolate ganache & buttery crust.

Mini Chocolate Tarts

4 ingredient potato soup served in a white bowl, topped with green onions and shredded cheese.
This 4 ingredient potato soup is a thick and creamy one-pot dish with just milk, onion, butter, & potatoes! It's super easy comfort food!

4 Ingredient Potato Soup

Baked vegetable au gratin in a baking dish.
This vegetable au gratin features crisp, tender vegetables smothered in a cheesy sauce, then topped with crispy breadcrumbs and parmesan.

Vegetable Au Gratin

Vegan mincemeat in glass jars with holiday decorations surrounding the jars.
Homemade vegan mincemeat with fresh & dried fruit, warm spices, and brandy! It makes an extra-sweet gift around the holidays.

Vegan Mincemeat

Vegan potato pancakes on a white plate.
With just 5 ingredients plus spices, these vegan potato pancakes feature golden brown, crispy edges and creamy centers! Gluten-free & delish!

Vegan Potato Pancakes

Gluten free banana chocolate chip muffins on parchment paper on top of a blue napkin.
These moist, fluffy Gluten Free Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are super easy, healthy, allergen friendly, and totally delicious!

Gluten Free Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Vegan protein waffles stacked on a white plate, topped with fresh berries and maple syrup.
Vegan protein waffles are a nutritious but satisfying swap for regular waffles! These cinnamon vanilla spiced waffles are light and fluffy.

Vegan Protein Waffles

Homemade cheese buns on a white plate.
Delicious, soft, cheddar cheese buns are tender on the inside, crispy on the outside, and make the perfect dinner roll alternative!

Homemade Cheddar Cheese Buns

Banana pudding lasagna in a baking dish.
It's a classic dessert with a twist! Banana pudding lasagna is the perfect cool and creamy dessert for potlucks and picnics. Make it today!

Banana Pudding Lasagna

Crock pot french toast casserole topped with berries and mint, on a white plate.
This delicious, versatile crock pot French toast casserole is perfect for busy mornings, lazy mornings, and holiday brunches!

Crock Pot French Toast Casserole

Oven roasted broccoli and potatoes with parmesan and garlic in a serving bowl.
Roasted broccoli and potatoes are the ultimate side dish! They're easy to make, perfectly crisp, and seasoned with garlic herbs and parmesan.

Roasted Broccoli And Potatoes With Parmesan

Baileys hot chocolate bombs on a wooden cutting board in front of chocolate milk.
Filled with Baileys infused ganache, then encased in dark chocolate, these Baileys hot chocolate bombs make a cozy wintertime treat!

Baileys Hot Chocolate Bombs

Vegan sweet potato pancakes topped with chocolate chips and vegan whipped cream on a white plate.
These vegan sweet potato pancakes are lightly sweetened with maple syrup and plenty of vegan chocolate chips! Includes gluten free option!

Vegan Sweet Potato Pancakes

Slice of no bake chocolate Oreo tart recipe topped with berries and mini Oreo cookies on a white plate.
This easy Oreo tart has a rich chocolate filling, an Oreo cookie crust, and fresh raspberries! It's a simple and decadent no-bake dessert.

Oreo Tart (No Bake Recipe!)

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