Quick Links for Healthy Holiday Party Treats

Between the decorating, gift wrapping, and cozy nights by the fire, who has time to spend flipping through piles of cookbooks looking for recipe ideas for Aunt Marge's party tomorrow night? Therefore, instead of just one recipe this week, I wanted to provide you several healthy holiday recipes that are great for pot-lucks or parties. Below is a list of links to several healthy (or healthier) and easy recipes sure to meet your needs for any occasion.


Appetizers:

Creamy Garlic Herb Dip for Fresh Veggies - a quick and yummy dip that won't weight you down.

Traditional Hummus - great for dipping with pita chips or whole wheat crackers.

Tree-Trimming Trail Mix - a tasty twist on traditional trail mix sure to be a snacking hit.

Goat Cheese and Apple Canapes - delicious, delicious, delicious and good for you too!


Hearty Party Entrees:

Smokey Chicken Skewers - filling and packed with protein.

Mini Greek Pizza Muffins - a fun and festive addition to any party table.

Roasted Cauliflower with Fresh Herbs and Parmesan - who knew veggies could be this decadent?

Party Desserts

Berry Cream Dessert - smooth and creamy and it looks beautiful to boot!

Chocolate Oat Cakes - these lovely little cakes will please the chocolate lovers without being too heavy.

Drinks

Low-Fat Eggnog - cut out some of the saturated fat and make your eggnog truly worthy of celebrating.


I hope you found something to tempt your taste buds while helping keep your party a little lighter. Feel free to share your favorite healthy holiday recipe in the comments section!
Cheers!


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