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 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 – The easiest Cranberry sauce!
Chipotle Butternut Squash and White Bean Dip – Guests will be crazy for this unique dip
Roasted Chickpeas – By DairyFreeGina – Easy to make and perfect when you need a quick snack!
Toasted Pumpkin Seed Dip – The Holidays are all about pumpkin!
Vegan Spinach Dip -Make Popeye proud with a vegan version!
SIDES
My favorite part of any Holiday meal! How about you?
Autumn Kale Salad – Get your greens in with this dish!
Butternut Squash and Spinach – By DairyFreeGina and eaten every Thanksgiving
Cornbread Stuffing -Everyone will love this stuffing!
Green Bean Casserole – A vegan twist on the classic dish!
Green Beans with Lemon Almond Pesto – A new version of the green bean casserole!
Lentils – By DairyFreeGina – a traditional dish of Italians for New Year’s Day Dinner
Maple Pumpkin Cobbler by GF Jules- so tasty!
Mashed Potatoes – A Thanksgiving must have!
Pumpkin Mac and Cheese – Vegan and added fiber too!
Roasted Cauliflower – By DairyFreeGina – Super Simple and Easy to make!
Roasted Cauliflower Salad –with Spicy Dressing to kick things up!
Roasted Root Vegetables – By DairyFreeGina – Versatile and easy to make
Sweet Potato Casserole – Everyone will love this!
Wild Rice Pilaf with Butternut Squash and Cranberries – Comfort food for sure!
MAINS
Save a turkey, which is often injected and basted with butter and other products containing dairy and gluten. A terrific and vegan alternative is a Gardein Holiday Roast
Butternut Stuffed Squash – A Make It Your Way dish by DairyFreeGina
Lentil Mushroom Walnut Balls with Cranberry Sauce- Leftovers heat up well the next day!
Vegan Shepherd’s Pie– By DairyFreeGina -A classic goes vegan!
Vegan Thanksgiving Loaf- Healthier updated version of the classic!
TREATS
Don’t feel like baking? Have no fear; Wholly Wholesome makes a variety of allergy friendly pies including several that are dairy free
GFJules Upside Down Apple Pie – The pie when you want something different from traditional apple pie!
Snowballs – Just in time for those winter, snowy holidays!
Sweet Potato Pudding – Could easily be served as a side dish too !
Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Cookies Chewy and moist with every bite!
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
Pumpkin Cream Pie A healthier cream pie version!
Vegan Pumpkin Pie The classic goes vegan!
Vegan Pumpkin Pie Parfaits – For when you don’t want traditional pumpkin pie but still the pie taste!
What’s on your holiday menu? Share your recipes in our Comments Section. Cheers!
