With the Christmas season right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking of delicious dishes to prepare over the holidays. If you’re looking to be diligent this holiday season I’ve got 15 recipes for a weight loss Christmas! All the recipes (excluding one) are under 150 calories, so you can feel good enjoying them with your friends & family over the holidays!
I’ve found 10 side dishes and/or appetizers & 5 healthy desserts for you to choose from! I made sure that the primary ingredient in these recipes was either a fruit or vegetable and wasn’t too excessive with fat or carbs.
Ready to start planning your Weight Loss Christmas?
Let’s get started!
Sides/Appetizers
We’re starting with sides & appetizers! These recipes can be made ahead and/or the day off! All recipes are under 150 calories and can be made for Christmas or added to your meal to get your veggies in over the next few weeks!
Butternut Squash Mash
Prep/Cook Time: 80 minutes
Number of Ingredients: 6
Nutrition: Calories: 76 Fat: 6g Carbs: 5g Protein: 0g
We’re talking about my recipe for delicious butternut squash mash- the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving menu and to enjoy all fall! This is a great low-calorie, vegetarian, & keto-friendly option that can perfectly replace traditional mashed potatoes.Â
Honey Glazed Roasted Carrots
Prep/Cook Time: 50 minutes
Number of Ingredients: 7
Nutrition: Calories: 83 Fat: 5g Carbs: 10g Protein: 0g
The perfect Christmas side dish recipe- oven-roasted honey-glazed carrots! This recipe is insanely easy to make, a delicious healthy option, and sure to impress your guests this holiday season! Â
Roasted Acorn Squash
Prep/Cook Time: 45 minutes
Number of Ingredients: 7
Nutrition: Calories: 145 Fat: 8g Carbs: 14g Protein: 1g
Air Fryer Asparagus
Prep/Cook Time: 15 minutes
Number of Ingredients: 6
Nutrition: Calories: 107 Fat: 6g Carbs: 8g Protein: 5g
This recipe is straightforward to make and is ready in less than 15 minutes. This asparagus recipe is made with 5 ingredients and is a great vegan side dish you can serve for your Christmas or holiday dinner!
Prep/Cook Time: 27 minutes
Number of Ingredients: 5
Nutrition: Calories: 68 Fat: 5g Carbs: 4g Protein: 1g
Believe me when I say I never liked brussels sprouts until I ate them crispy! The air fryer does an amazing job at crisping them up, and this recipe only needs a few ingredients to make them delicious.
Burrata Appetizer Board
Prep/Cook Time: 15 minutes
Number of Ingredients: 8
Nutrition: Calories: 170 Fat: 2g Carbs: 21g Protein: 5g
The easiest burrata appetizer board you can serve to friends, family, or just enjoy yourself! This burrata recipe is ready in less than 15 minutes and the perfect vegetarian option to serve for holidays, family gatherings, or Friday night with the girls!
Prep/Cook Time: 25 minutes
Number of Ingredients: 10
Nutrition: Calories: 66 Fat: 4g Carbs: 7g Protein: 2g
Zucchini & squash are an easy vegetable to whip up & be the perfect addition to your holiday menus. This recipe for sauteed zucchini & squash includes tomato, which brings in a pop of red! This is a great idea for a holiday-themed dish to match those green & red decorations!
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Parmesan Rosemary Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes
Prep/Cook Time: 25 minutes
Number of Ingredients: 6
Nutrition: Calories: 104 Fat: 4g Carbs: 14g Protein: 3g
The air fryer is an amazing way to get that crispy texture without having to be deep-fried! These air fry sliced potatoes are perfect for potato lovers who are looking for a lower calorie option. These potatoes are sliced very thin to give them that crunchy texture and to not overload on potatoes.
Weight Watchers Marinated Cucumbers Sweet & Spicy
By: Nesting Lane
Prep/Cook Time: 75 minutes
Number of Ingredients: 5
Nutrition: Calories: 32 Fat: 1g Carbs: 7g Protein: 1g
This sweet & spicy cucumber recipe is a great make-ahead dush to spice up your holiday meal! Want to make this truly holiday-themed? Once ready to serve, add in some sliced cherry tomatoes to make it green and red!
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Baked Zucchini Chips
Prep/Cook Time: 20 minutes
Number of Ingredients: 7
Nutrition: Calories: 105 Fat: 9g Carbs: 2g Protein: 4g
Crusty zucchinis are a great appetizer to serve to your guests this holiday season! Make sure to salt them to release all that water before baking to make them very crispy! This is also a low carb option for anyone following the keto diet.
Garlic Roasted Asparagus
By: Salty Side Dish
Prep/Cook Time: 15 minutes
Number of Ingredients: 4
Nutrition: Calories: 105 Fat: 1g Carbs: 3g Protein: 1g
If you’re looking for a quick and easy recipe, these roasted asparagus are ready in just 15 minutes & only have 4 ingredients! If you’re trying to get your veggies in over the holidays, this is the perfect recipe to add to your recipe book!
Italian Baked Zucchini And Tomatoes
Prep/Cook Time: 40 minutes
Number of Ingredients: 9
Nutrition: Calories: 140 Fat: 10g Carbs: 8g Protein: 6g
Another recipe that fits the Christmas spirit with red & green! This is an Italian-style zucchini and cherry tomatoes with the addition of Parasmen cheese to give it that salty taste.
Roasted Turnips
By: Lauren- Delicious Little Bites
Prep/Cook Time: 35 minutes
Number of Ingredients: 4
Nutrition: Calories: 140 Fat: 4g Carbs: 4g Protein: 1g
Turnips are a “similar” vegetable to potato; however, they have WAY fewer carbs. Nothing can truly replace potatoes, but the author Lauren suggests going for a more aged turnip to get that potato-like-taste.
Garlic Roasted Mushroom
By: Traci-The Kitchen Girl
Prep/Cook Time: 22 minutes
Number of Ingredients: 7
Nutrition: Calories: 59 Fat: 3g Carbs: 4g Protein: 3g
These garlic mushrooms are sure to be a crowd-pleaser & are super easy to make the day of your Holiday Christmas Dinner! These are ready in almost 20 minutes and are super healthy options everyone will love!
Healthier Mashed Potatoes & Cauliflower
Prep/Cook Time: 45 minutes
Number of Ingredients: 6
Nutrition: Calories: 59 Fat: 1g Carbs: 15g Protein: 4g
If you’re going to try any of these recipes, I think this is my number 1 choice. It still has the classic potato but mixes in the cauliflower to help bring down those calories. Megan also uses greek yogurt & almond milk to get this recipe to have LESS than 1g of fat per serving! You really can’t go wrong with this recipe, so I highly recommend giving it a try!
Easy Roasted Garlic Parmesan Broccolini
Prep/Cook Time: 25 minutes
Number of Ingredients: 5
Nutrition: Calories: 125 Fat: 7g Carbs: 9g Protein: 7g
If you’re a broccoli lover, these Garlic Parmesan Broccolini by Whitney Bond is the way to go! This recipe only has 5 ingredients & is ready in only 5 minutes. This is a nutritious & beautiful dish to add to your dinner table this Christmas!
Desserts
For weight loss desserts, I decided to go with desserts that are primarily ingredient is fruit. Natural sugars will always be better than processed, so you can feel good about eating these throughout the holidays!
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Baked Peaches
Prep/Cook Time: 15 minutes
Number of Ingredients: 4
Nutrition: Calories: 60 Fat: 2g Carbs: 11g Protein: 0g
This may not work for those in colder climates, as peaches are hard to come by, but if you’re in a warmer climate with delicious peaches, this is a great 60 calorie dessert to serve for Christmas Dinner!
Fruit Christmas Tree
Prep/Cook Time: Not Specified
Number of Ingredients: 10
Nutrition: Not Specified
It really doesn’t get any healthier than this Christmas Fruit Tree for the holidays! The middle of the dessert is a pineapple, and pear & toothpicks are used to keep the fruit together! This is a fun idea to make the day before Christmas Day and making eating healthy fun.
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Pomegranate Dark Chocolate Bites
Prep/Cook Time: 8
Number of Ingredients: 3
Nutrition: 98 Fat: 4g Carbs: 14g Protein: 1g
If you’re looking for a super simple healthy dessert to make, these pomegranate chocolate bites are the way to go! Ready in under 10 minutes, and only 3 ingredients. You really can’t beat this!
Baked Pear
By: Feeding the Fam
Prep/Cook Time: 32
Number of Ingredients: 8
Nutrition: 155 Fat: 7g Carbs: 24g Protein: 0g
For our last but not least dessert, we have these delicious baked bears stuffed with oats! Now I know this is over the 150 calorie limit, but 5 calories won’t make a difference if you enjoy it.
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There you have 15 delicious recipes for a weight loss Christmas in 2020! At the end of the day, make sure you’re making dishes you like, it is Christmas after all! However, if you’re looking to watch your calories this holiday season, these recipes will fit the bill!
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Happy Holidays!
