15 Healthy Holiday Recipes

Don’t pack on the pounds! These fifteen healthy holiday recipes will satisfy all your cravings this Christmas.

Christmas is only a couple of days away and we can barely contain our excitement! From putting bows on the final batch of presents to planning our outfit for Christmas Eve, there’s no shortage of activities to look forward to with anticipation. But out of all the season’s fabulous festivities, we still have one clear favorite—that’s right, the food!

For us, the Christmas experience really comes down to what we consume. And although we love a good helping of ham swimming in gravy, we could certainly spare ourselves the caloric intake that accompanies it. Luckily, there are plenty of delicious holiday dishes that don’t come loaded with calories. Don’t believe us? Well, we’ll show you! Check out our fifteen favorite Christmas recipes from around the web:

Herb and Citrus Roast Leg of Lamb via CookingLight.com

Salmon with Mushrooms and Red Pepper Sauce via FitDay.com

Roasted Chicken with Lemons and Thyme via WallStCheatSheet.com

Whole Grain Apple Cranberry Stuffing via FoodNetwork.com

The Best Damn Vegan Mashed Potatoes via MinimalistBaker.com

Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Onions via Delish.com

Flash-Roasted Broccoli with Spicy Crumbs via FoodandWine.com

Roasted Butternut Squash, Onions and Red Potatoes with Fresh Herbs via TheRoastedRoot.com

Lemon-Garlic Green Beans via MyRecipes.com

Healthy Waldorf Salad via TheFitHouseWife.com

Sweet Potato-Cauliflower Gratin with Crispy Sage Leaves via WholeLiving.com

White-Chocolate Holiday Bark via Health.com

Vanilla-Pomegranate Parfaits via EatingWell.com

Skinny Frozen Hot Chocolate via SomethingSwanky.com

Chocolate Mint Brownies via 80Twenty.ca

Elle Fure is the Editorial Director of Spa Week Daily.