Are you looking for healthier Christmas menu items to make this holiday season? Today we’re talking about a full menu of healthy Christmas dishes to serve your guests this year. I’ve found delicious appetizers, soups, amazing sides, and a low-carb stuffing recipe for you to add to your Christmas Menu! Keep Reading to learn more about these great recipes, and start planning!
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The Perfect Christmas Dinner Menu
So, you’re in charge of Christmas dinner this year (how do you feel about that). If this is your first time serving up a feast, let me help you make some delicious choices your guests are going to love. As your guests arrive, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to start with an appetizer. You can go festive with a Christmas-themed app like a Christmas tree charcuterie board or stick to Christmas colours with a red, white and green burrata board.
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Next, let’s get into the actual Christmas meal. Naturally, you’re going to want a couple of sides. There are tons of different you can choose from, like roasted veggies, potatoes, or soup.Â
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Now, it wouldn’t be Christmas without a turkey (or ham) and, most importantly, the stuffing! Stuffing is always the star of the show at my Christmas dinner table, so I suggest not skipping on this one!
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Lastly, let’s finish off with some desserts. A classic in my house is chocolate-covered peanut butter balls, or go on a healthier route with dark chocolate with cranberries & almonds.Â
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Okay, now that we’ve covered all our basics, let’s get into some of these delicious recipes!
Christmas Tree Meat and Cheese Board
Prep/Cook Time: 15 minutes
Number of Ingredients: 8
Nutrition: Calories: 68 Fat: 1g Carbs: 14g Protein: 2g
Looking for a healthy appetizer to serve your dinner guests? This charcuterie Christmas tree is a great healthy idea perfect for sharing! Friends & family can take what they want and graze before the meal is ready.
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Goat Cheese Bruschetta
Prep/Cook Time: 15 minutes
Number of Ingredients: 8
Nutrition: Calories: 156 Fat: 6g Carbs: 15g Protein: 5g
One of my favourite appetizers is bruschetta, and adding a little touch of goat cheese makes this classic app even more delicious! If you’re looking for something new, this is a must-try app your guests will love! Not to mention it’s on theme with red, green and white.
Christmas Hummus Wreath
Prep/Cook Time: 10 minutes
Number of Ingredients: 10
Nutrition: Calories: 35 Fat: 2g Carbs: 3g Protein: 2g
If you’re looking for Christmas themed healthy appetizers, this is definitely the recipe to try! This is a Greek-style hummus topped with green onions & Italian Parsley. This hummus is only 35 calories per serving and can be served with crackers or veggies!
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Duchess Potatoes
Prep/Cook Time: 85 minutes
Number of Ingredients: 9
Nutrition: Calories: 105 Fat: 6g Carbs: 10g Protein: 2g
If you still want to enjoy potatoes for your Christmas meal, this is the perfect healthy recipe to try! These Duchess Potatoes are so nice because they’re already portioned for you, so you know you’re not overindulging. You can still enjoy a Christmas classic without going overboard and save room for other healthy options!
Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts
Prep/Cook Time: 27 minutes
Number of Ingredients: 5
Nutrition: Calories: 68 Fat: 5g Carbs: 4g Protein: 1g
When I tell you I wasn’t a big fan of brussels sprouts until this recipe, then you know it’s legit! There’s something about a crispy Brussel sprout that just makes the whole experience ten times better. Regarding the holidays, we both know you have a full stove and oven. This recipe uses the air fryer, which allows you to have some additional space and spread your cooking out!
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Cauliflower Rice Stuffing
Prep/Cook Time: 30 minutes
Number of Ingredients: 11
Nutrition: Calories: 101 Fat: 5.5g Carbs: 12g Protein: 3.8g
Stuffing is often a high calorie & carb dish, but is essential for Christmas Stuffing! Food Faith Fitness has made this delicious recipe for low-carb cauliflower stuffing, which is only 100 calories per serving! Not to mention this recipe only has 12g of carbs per serving to fit a keto diet!
Honey Glazed Carrots
Prep/Cook Time: 50 minutes
Number of Ingredients: 7
Nutrition: Calories: 83 Fat: 5g Carbs: 10g Protein: 0g
This carrot recipe is one we make for all the holidays. Something about honey and carrots makes for an absolutely fantastic side your friends and family will forget they’re eating vegetables! I used multi-coloured carrots for this recipe; however, regular carrots are just as good.
Coconut Milk Pumpkin Soup
Prep/Cook Time: 60 minutes
Number of Ingredients: 15
Nutrition: Calories: 210 Fat: 12g Carbs: 25g Protein: 1g
Let’s talk soup. For our Christmas, we alwayssssss have soup to start. Introducing my coconut milk pumpkin soup which is something all your guests should be able to enjoy (it’s vegan)! I like to serve this soup with sunflower seeds or some crusty bread to give that extra crunch.
Healthier Peanut Butter Balls
Prep/Cook Time: 15 minutes
Number of Ingredients: 5
Nutrition: Calories: 107 Fat: 6g Carbs: 13g Protein: 2g
Peanut butter balls are a great portioned dessert to serve this Christmas Dinner! With only 100 calories per serving, you can enjoy a couple of these delicious treats guilt free! This recipe only takes 15 minutes to make, but pop them in the fridge before serving to make them even better!
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Chocolate Pomegranate Bark
Prep/Cook Time: 15 minutes
Number of Ingredients: 2 hours
Nutrition: Calories: 174 Fat: 11g Carbs: 20g Protein: 3g
If you’re looking for a great make-ahead dessert, this pomegranate chocolate bark is a very after-dinner treat for your family & friends to enjoy! This is also a great gift idea to send home with your loved ones so they can enjoy it over the week to come!
