Indulge in clean eating treats during the holidays!
It’s easy to wind up with a big appetite in December, and especially a hankering for sweets. We’re surrounded by heavy and rich treats from November through January, so it’s no wonder that this month is when many of us find that we indulge the most.
We have dishes that are made clean, to satisfy and delight you and yours duringthis most magical and festive of months. You’ll bewell-nourished, and when you do indulge, you won’tfeel like you’re throwing in the towel on that healthy eating plan!
Breakfast & Brunch
1.Homemade Cranberry JamProof that cranberry recipes don’t end with cranberry sauce, spread this zingy jam on toast, biscuits, cornbread, and rolls.
2.Salmon and Sun-Dried Tomato FrittataThis super tasty frittata has a balsamic drizzle and is perfect for breakfast or brunch or even dinner.
3.Potato, Apple, and Gruyere TartIt’s surprising how easy it is to put this potato and apple tart together and how delicious it is with some lovely gruyere cheese.
4.Berry Almond Breakfast QuinoaAbowl of warm oatmeal is great on a cold morning, but why not have some variety with a bowl of warm quinoa, which can also be prepared the night before and reheated for breakfast.
5.Southwestern Protein Breakfast BurritoFill up and fuel up with this zesty protein-rich burrito.
6.Slow Cooker Creamy Almond Blast OatmealCreaminess and almond flavor make this oatmeal the comfort food of breakfast foods.
Soups, Stews, & Chilis
7.Spicy Chili with Fire Roasted TomatoesAbowl of this tummy warming chili is just what’s called for on a frigid winter evening.
8.Slow Cooker Southwestern Sweet Potato SoupVelvety sweet with a kick, a bowl of this lovely soup brightens up any gray day!
9.Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Noodle SoupYou can make thai soup at home right in your crockpot with this recipe and it’s brimming with all of those Thai flavors we love so much.
10.Large pieces of root vegetables and beans make this rich coconut and tomato vegetarian soup extra hearty, almost like a vegetable stew.
11.Slow Cooker Butternut Squash and Lentil StewButternut squash and lentils make this a stick-to-your-ribs veggie stew great for any weeknight dinner.
12.Slow Cooker Beef StewMeaty hunks of beef and root vegetables make a classic beef stew that’s nice to walk in the door to. Serve with crusty whole grain bread and a side salad for a hearty dinner.
Salads & Starters
13.Waldorf Salad with Creamy Yogurt DressingCrunchy, juicy, sweet, and creamy, this salad satisfies on a lot of levels. It’s also good for light dessert.
14.Sweet Potato and Apple SlawThis is winter’s answer to coleslaw with the sweet tuber delicious raw once it’s grated and crisp apples to complement it nicely.
15.Roasted Beet SaladRoasted beets, nuts, cheese, and lettuce make this a filling salad and the perfect use for the sweet vegetable.
16.Root Vegetable Salad with Sweet Potato CrunchiesThe sweet potato crunchies add extra crispiness to this refreshing winter salad.
17.Citrus Quinoa SaladAwinter citrus salad becomes filling with the addition of protein-rich quinoa.
Sides
18.Pan Roasted Brussel Sprouts with sh*takes and Smoked PaprikaRoasted sprouts caramelizes the outside, and the paprika and sh*takes make this side even more savory.
19.Old-Fashioned CornbreadThis old fashioned cornbread is made with all clean eating ingredients and is delicious.
20.Dijon Roasted CabbageReaders rave about this cabbage recipe, as a new and unexpected way to prepare cabbage and a new vegetable side dish to add to the usual mix of side dish recipes.
21.Slow Cooker Southern Style Green BeansPrepared the traditional Southern way, that is cooked slow and at a low temperature, these beans are tender and full of flavor.
Entrees
22.Garlic and Herb Beef Roast and PotatoesFalling off the fork juicy and tender, everyone loves this satiating classic.
23.Slow Cooker Lasagna with Bechàmel SauceAcreamy rich Bechamel sauce makes this more special than the everyday lasagna.
24.Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke ChickenAfull meal, the perfect chance to have yummy artichokes with your chicken!
25.Slow Cooker Sesame ChickenWhy order greasy takeout when this clean version of a family favorite can be waiting for you when you walk in the door in the evening?
26.Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato ChickenLove the intense flavor of sundried tomatoes in the winter, when fresh tomatoes aren’t in season in most places, and the creaminess really makes this chicken dish something special.
27.Salmon Provencal with Wilted Spinach and OlivesThis Mediterranean-inspired meal comes together pretty quickly and easily and the olives are perfect with the salmon.
Desserts
28.Clean Eating Creme Brulee
You may not have thought creme brulee could be made healthier but we did it! Crisp on the top and creamy inside,the results are nothing short of fabulous.
29.Holiday Ginger Spice CookiesBake these for holiday festivities. Better yet, wrap them in cellophane with ribbons and give them as gifts!
30. No-Bake Skinny Chocolate CheesecakesThe best thing about these cheesecakes, besides how delicious they are and that they’re lightened up, is that they are fairly easy to make. Whip up a batch to take to holiday gatherings!
31. Slow Cooker Molten Lava CakeRich, chocolatey, dreamy if you really just have to have some chocolate, you pretty much have to have this flourless gooey cake.
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