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Christmas

There’s just something so magical about Christmas: the twinkling lights, the gifts and gatherings, the smell of warming spices wafting through the air, and of course, the food that brings everyone together.

This collection of healthy holiday recipes is packed with the dishes I return to year after year to help spread Christmas cheer.

You’ll find wholesome party appetizers that are perfect for your annual Christmas Eve party. Plus, a few fun drinks for all ages, like rich and creamy cinnamon or raspberry hot chocolate for the kids, and something a little stronger (hello, Gluhwein!) for the grown-ups.

For the big day itself, I’ve got sweet traditions covered with my Santa-approved almond flour chocolate cookies and cozy breakfasts like hot chocolate oatmeal and fluffy chocolate waffles to enjoy once the gift-opening chaos settles.

Keep scrolling for more ways to make the season feel extra special without sacrificing your love for feel-good food.

Cottage cheese chocolate mousse in glass dessert bowls garnished with whipped cream, raspberries, blueberries, and mint leaves.

3-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Vanilla Chocolate Cottage Cheese Mousse in dessert glasses garnished with chocolate shavings.

Cottage Cheese Mousse Recipe (Vanilla and Chocolate)

Fall and winter fruit salad on a platter standing on a marble background.

Fall and Winter Fruit Salad

Peas and carrots in a bowl. Top view.

Peas and Carrots Recipe (Quick and Easy)

Close up shot of baked persimmons on a baking dish.

Easy Baked Persimmons Recipe

Hot apple cider in a pot. Garnished with orange and apple slices and cinnamon sticks.

Hot Mulled Apple Cider Recipe

Potato cucumber salad in a glass bowl. Top view.

Potato Cucumber Salad with Dill and Garlic

Close-up side view of the hot chocolate oatmeal in a grey bowl.

Hot Chocolate Oatmeal Recipe (Rich & Creamy)

A close-up side view of the pear cranberry crisp in a red baking dish.

Pear Cranberry Crisp

A close-up of the raspberry hot chocolate in a glass mug on a white plate with a spoon to the left and three raspberries on the right. Some raspberries and another mug in the background.

Raspberry Hot Chocolate (Rich & Creamy)

A top view of the caprese appetizer tray with the red and yellow cherry tomatoes, olives, small mozzarella cheese balls, and basil leaves arranged on a cheese board.

Colorful Caprese Appetizer Tray

Top view of the braised German Red Cabbage in a black pan standing on a purple napkin on a grey background.

Braised German Red Cabbage Recipe (Rotkohl)

Close-up side view of the raspberry sauce in a glass on dark background with a silver spoon on the left.

Raspberry Sauce Recipe (Very Easy!)

Collage of healthy party appetizers with a text overlay saying: 80 Party Appetizers.

80 Healthy Party Appetizers, Dips & Spreads

Jasmine raspberry tea in a glass cup with a silver spoon in it.

Homemade Raspberry Jasmine Green Tea

Spelt buttermilk pancakes on a white plate, garnished with berries and maple syrup.

Spelt Pancakes Recipe (Light & Fluffy)

Close up of red Gluhwein in a mug decorated with cinnamon sticks and star anise.

How to Make Gluhwein (German Mulled Wine Recipe)

Close up shot of a slice of the healthy apple cake.

Healthy Apple Cake (Easy Recipe)

Vegan chocolate cupcakes on a blue place mat. Silver spoons to the right.

Eggless Chocolate Cupcake Recipe (Vegan)

Four healthy chocolate waffles topped with fresh raspberries and chocolate sauce. Top view.

Healthy Chocolate Waffles

Spiced cranberry apple punch in a glass jar.

Cranberry Punch (Homemade Cranberry Juice Cocktail)

Christmas punch in a glass jug garnished with fresh cranberries and a star anise.

Christmas Punch: Non-Alcoholic & Alcoholic Options

Almond flour chocolate cookies on a cooling rack.

Almond Flour Chocolate Cookies [Grain & Dairy Free]

Healthy cinnamon hot chocolate in a glass mug. Cinnamon sticks in the background.

Cinnamon Hot Chocolate (Healthy Recipe)

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