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The holiday season is a beautiful time for making memories with family and friends, counting our blessings, and, of course, enjoying delicious food! You can enjoy all the beloved flavors of the season without sacrificing your healthy eating habits. We’re here to help with this collection of our favorite holiday recipes that are all Wellness Way approved!

Each recipe featured here is gluten-free and dairy-free, but remember to avoid your unique food allergies when making your nutrition choices.

We hope these recipes bring joy to your holiday kitchen as you celebrate the season in good health!

Breakfast

Chai-Spiced Baked Donuts

Chai Spiced Donuts | The Wellness Way

Chai-Spiced Baked Donuts: The spiced flavor of these baked donuts will remind you of a delicious cup of chai tea. Pair these donuts with a warm mug of Happy Day Coffee for a truly indulgent (but healthy!) morning treat.

Maple Pecan Baked Oatmeal

Maple Pecan Oatmeal: The Wellness Way

Maple Pecan Baked Oatmeal: This autumnal baked oatmeal is super tasty and a Wellness Way fan favorite. It’s a great make-ahead dish to enjoy throughout the week.

Pumpkin Chip Bread

Pumpkin Chip Bread | The Wellness Way

Skip the refined sugar and enjoy this naturally sweetened bread instead! Low-glycemic xylitol, applesauce, and dark chocolate chips add sweetness to this seasonal treat.

Starters

Creamy Carrot Ginger Soup

Creamy Carrot Soup | The Wellness WayCreamy Carrot Ginger Soup: Coconut milk adds extra silkiness to this warming soup. Freshly grated ginger and minced garlic add zing, flavor, and anti-inflammatory nutrients.

Butternut Squash Soup

Butternut Squash Soup | The Wellness Way

Butternut Squash Soup: Diced apple lends subtle sweetness to this soup, while the addition of one potato adds creaminess without the need for dairy or nut milk.

Glazed Nuts

Glazed Nuts | The Wellness WayGlazed Nuts: Set out bowls of glazed nuts as an appetizer at parties, or package them up in glass jars tied with a ribbon for beautiful, festive holiday gifts!

Dairy-Free Crab Dip

Dairy-Free Crab Dip | The Wellness WayDairy-Free Crab DipMade with almond-based cream cheese spread, herbs, and wild-caught crab meat, this dairy-free twist on crab dip is addictively good! Serve it with whole grain gluten-free crackers as a fancy appetizer.

Sides & Sauces

Cranberry Orange Sauce

Cranberry Orange Sauce | The Wellness WayCranberry Orange Sauce: This cranberry sauce recipe is naturally sweetened with xylitol and maple syrup. Once you see how easy it is to make your own homemade sauce, you’ll never go back to store-bought!

Gluten-Free Stuffing

Gluten Free Stuffing | The Wellness WayGluten-Free Stuffing: Our gluten-free stuffing recipe is dairy-free and can also be made vegan if you use an egg replacer. Of course, we used apple cider vinegar and some of our other favorite ingredients, but it still has the classic flavor of traditional stuffing.

Mashed Faux ‘Tatoes

Mashed Faux 'Tatoes - The Wellness WayMashed Faux ‘Tatoes: Looking for a low-carb alternative to mashed potatoes? Try this recipe for faux mashed potatoes made with cauliflower, onions, herbs, and garlic.

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Mashed Sweet Potatoes | The Wellness WayMashed Sweet Potatoes: Sweet potatoes have a lower glycemic index than white potatoes. They are also packed with nutrients like fiber, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin A, and antioxidants.

Main Dishes

Thanksgiving Turkey

Thanksgiving Turkey | The Wellness WayThanksgiving Turkey: Roasted turkey is an easy dish to make allergy-friendly. Instead of using inflammatory hydrogenated oils or butter to baste the bird, we use avocado oil, a stable cooking fat that is safe to use at high temperatures.

Cacao-Crusted Sirloin Tip Roast

Cacao-Crusted Sirloin Tip Roast | The Wellness WayCacao-Crusted Sirloin Tip Roast: Cacao and sirloin? Absolutely! The richness of the cacao marries beautifully with the spices and brown sugar, giving you a roast with flavor that can’t be beat.

Lemon Salmon

Lemon Salmon | The Wellness WayLemon Salmon: Looking for a lighter holiday main dish? Go with salmon! We love wild-caught salmon for its anti-inflammatory omega-3 fats. Make roasted salmon festive by pairing it with cranberry sauce. Trust us, it’s delicious!

Desserts

Vegan Pumpkin Pie

Vegan Pumpkin Pie | The Wellness WayVegan Pumpkin Pie: Our allergy-friendly pumpkin pie is free of eggs, gluten, dairy, and refined sugar. Enjoy it topped with coconut whipped cream or your favorite non-dairy ice cream.

Pumpkin Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies

Pumpkin Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies | The Wellness WayPumpkin Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies: Who said cookies couldn’t be healthy? These pumpkin oat cookies are super tasty, low in added sugar, and are the perfect seasonal afternoon snack or treat to pack in your kids’ lunch (or yours)!

Peppermint Chocolate Bark

Peppermint Chocolate Bark | The Wellness WayPeppermint Chocolate Bark: A holiday staple! Our healthy spin on peppermint bark is made with allergy-friendly chocolate chips, raw cacao, coconut oil, essential oils, and organic candy canes.

Gluten-Free Apple Crisp

Gluten Free Apple Crisp | The Wellness WayGluten-Free Apple Crisp: Apple crisp is the quintessential fall and winter dessert! But this one is so delicious, you may find yourself making it every season of the year. Enjoy topped with coconut whipped cream or dairy-free ice cream.

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