Creating a holiday menu can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re aiming for something both healthy and delicious. You might even wonder if it’s possible to serve traditional favorites made with real, unprocessed, nourishing ingredients that still taste amazing.
To that I say—absolutely yes! You can whip up a festive feast using nothing but wholesome foods. The best part? These quality ingredients don’t just taste great—they’ll leave you feeling energized and ready to enjoy the rest of the day.
Here are some recipes to help you put a healthier spin on the season’s classics. And don’t worry—you don’t have to change everything at once. Start with one or two dishes this year, and I bet once you see how tasty they are, you’ll be inspired to add more in the years to come.
Let’s take ten minutes right now to plan your holiday meal together, so you have that pressure off your shoulders.
Main Course
Paleo Spiced Orange Glazed Christmas Ham - Paleomg
Paleo Whole30 Roasted Turkey - Real Food with Jessica
Sides
Paleo Sweet Potato Casserole {GF, DF} - The Paleo Running Momma
Bacon Wrapped Green Bean Bundles (Paleo, Keto) - I Heart Umami®
Roasted Garlic Mashed Cauliflower Recipe - Evolving Table
Paleo Dinner Rolls Made with Tapioca or Arrowroot Starch & Coconut Flour (ourpaleolife.com)
Desserts
Paleo Sugar Cookies - Gluten-Free Baking (glutenfreebaking.com)
Vegan Christmas Crack (paleo, gluten-free) - Pure and Simple Nourishment
I would love to hear your favorite healthy recipes that you’ll be making this year!
With Love,
Dr. Jamie