Christmas Holiday Treats
Healthy Christmas Recipe
By Fitness and Freebies
Healthier Holiday Treats for Christmas for you and your family's Christmas celebrations.
Healthier Christmas Treat Recipes
Here are ways to get some nutrients in your holiday treats with the use of dried fruits, nuts spices, whole-grain cereals and even chocolate.
Fruits and nuts are rich in antioxidants; cinnamon suppresses blood sugar spikes; chocolate may help your heart and your mood.
Peanut Butter Clusters
Ingredients:
10 ounces peanut butter chips
1/2 cup dry-roasted, unsalted peanuts
1/2 cup regular oats, uncooked
1/2 cup raisins
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Directions:
Microwave chips in a bowl on high power until melted, about 1-1/2 minutes. Stir. Add remaining ingredients; mix thoroughly. Using your hands, firmly roll into 1-inch balls. Cool.
Nutrition information per ball:
Yield: 3 dozen balls
Calories: 64
Protein: 2g
Fat: 3g
Carbohydrates: 7g
Fiber: 0
Sodium: 19mg
Orange Fruit Nut Truffles
Ingredients:
1-1/2 cup walnuts
1 cup orange-essence dried plums (prunes)
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chocolate-covered raisins (or plain raisins if preferred)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
In a food processor with the knife blade, blend all ingredients until a dough-like ball forms. Using your hands, roll into 1-inch balls. Optional: Top each with a walnut piece.
Yield: 3 dozen balls
Nutrition information per ball:
Calories: 62
Protein: 1g
Fat: 3g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 1g
Sodium: 1mg
Mint Chocolate Clusters
Ingredients:
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon mint extract
1/2 cup pecan pieces
2/3 cup Cherrios
1/3 cup M & M's mini baking bits (or raisins)
Microwave chocolate chips in a bowl on high power until melted, about two minutes. Stir in mint. Thoroughly stir in remaining ingredients. Using a teaspoon, drop 1-1/2 inch pieces on wax paper. Cool.
Yield: 2 dozen pieces
Nutrition information per piece:
Calories: 68
Protein: 1g
Fat: 4g
Carbohydrates: 7g
Fiber: 1g
Sodium: 8mg
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Christmas Fact:
There are twelve courses in the Ukrainian Christmas Eve supper. According to the Christian tradition, each course is dedicated to one of Christ's apostles.
