It's easy to get off track when it comes to eating during the holidays. Although the traditional holiday table can be filled with high calorie and high fat foods, there are ways to save calories without sacrificing taste. Here we share healthy makeovers of some of your favorite dishes. Apple and Fennel Stuffing Whole wheat bread gives this side staying power. The fruits and veggies bulk up the dish, so a little goes a long way. A bit of turkey bacon adds another layer of flavor without adding many calories. Green Bean Casserole No one will miss the fat because of all the flavor in this light version of a classic Thanksgiving side dish. Mashed "Potatoes" No one will complain that this dish is actually potato-free. The delicate flavor of the cauliflower melds perfectly with a small amount of sour cream and cream cheese to make a scrumptious side. Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Browned Garlic If you think you hate Brussels sprouts, try this version before you completely give up on this healthy vegetable. Roasting the sprouts in the oven brings out a delightful nutty flavor that gets lost when they're boiled. Holiday Spice Cookies These tasty treats get a nutrition boost from whole wheat flour and a ton of flavor from cinnamon, ginger and allspice. Healthy Egg Nog You won't miss the fat in this holiday beverage since it packs plenty of taste with warm cinnamon and nutmeg and a hint of vanilla. Faux-Tato Pancakes You don't have to celebrate Hanukkah to appreciate these delicious latkes made with butternut squash and whole wheat flour. Homemade Apple Sauce This healthy sauce is perfect with potato pancakes! It also makes a great topping for breakfast pancakes or vanilla frozen yogurt. Challah This traditional braided bread is as full of symbolism as it is of flavor. Learn more about the Jewish faith while you bake and then enjoy this bread with friends and family. Cheese Blintz Whole wheat flour and non-fat yogurt turn this traditional treat into a healthier choice for the holidays. Be sure to "Pin" this graphic for future reference. |
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