Who says the holidays have to be filled with unhealthy food? Check out these recipes -many created by me and some shared by other bloggers -that are not only healthy but also dairy free and many vegan too!
DRINKS
Hot Mulled Cider – People of all ages will enjoy this warm drink
BREADS
Biscuits –made dairy free by DairyFreeGina
APPETIZERS
Beet Hummus by DairyFreeGina – the color alone makes a beautiful presentation
Cranberry Sauce by DairyFreeGina – Super easy to make and can be made days ahead of time
Chipotle Butternut Squash and White Bean Dip
SIDES
My favorite part of any Holiday meal! How about you?
Butternut Squash and Spinach – By DairyFreeGina and eaten every Thanksgiving
Green Beans with Lemon Almond Pesto
Lentils – By DairyFreeGina – a traditional dish of Italians for New Year’s Day Dinner
Maple Pumpkin Cobbler by GF Jules
Roasted Cauliflower – By DairyFreeGina – Super Simple and Easy to Make
Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Spicy Dressing
Roasted Root Vegetables – By DairyFreeGina – Versatile and easy to make
Wild Rice Pilaf with Butternut Squash and Cranberries
MAINS
If you are serving turkey be sure you check the ingredients. Turkeys are often basted and injected with butter and other products containing dairy. A terrific, safe and vegan alternative is a Gardein Holiday Roast
Lentil Mushroom Walnut Balls with Cranberry Sauce
TREATS
Don’t feel like baking? Have no fear; Wholly Wholesome makes a variety of allergy friendly pies including several that are dairy free
Sweet Potato Pudding – Could easily be served as a side dish too !
Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Cookies
Panettone – An Italian Holiday Tradition
Pistachio Dessert – made dairy free by DairyFreeGina
Pizzelle – Traditional Italian Holiday Cookie that DairyFreeGina has taken the butter out of
And if you still need more Holiday recipes, check out this collection from Eating Well Magazine
What’s on your holiday menu? Share your recipes in our Comments Section. Cheers!