Recipes for a Lighter and Brighter Christmas

The holidays are filled with Christmas trees, lights, garland, friends and family, but we also realize food may take center stage. Food cravings are strong this time of year with sweets spread about, and overindulging can happen. Whether you have healthy eating goals in place or want to start them, these healthy recipes will help keep your ambitions intact.

Keto Glazed Ham

Who says a Christmas ham can’t be healthy? This recipe is keto friendly but packed with flavor thanks to the sugar-free maple glaze. Be sure to have the recipe on hand when your guests ask for it!

Ingredients:

1 ham

1/2 cup Joy Filled Eats Sweetener (or see alternatives in recipe notes)

1 tablespoon butter

1 tablespoon maple extract

4 drops orange oil or 1/2 teaspoon orange extract

For the full recipe, visit Joy Filled Eats.

Stuffed Turkey Breast

While turkey is more associated with Thanksgiving and ham pairs with Christmas, this recipe is too good not to have at both holidays. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

For the turkey:

1/4 cup salted butter, softened

4 garlic cloves, grated

1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage

1 teaspoon poultry seasoning

1 teaspoon lemon zest

4 slices thick-cut bacon

1 medium onion, chopped

2 stalks celery, diced

1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling

1 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more for sprinkling and serving

1 honeycrisp apple, diced

1 small bunch kale, stemmed and chopped (about 3 cups)

1/4 cup white wine

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus more for serving

2 1/2 cups dry seasoned stuffing mix

1 (4 oz.) piece cornbread, crumbled (1 cup)

1/2 cup turkey or chicken broth

1 bone-in skin-on turkey breast roast (5 to 7 pounds)

Kitchen twine

For the gravy:

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 cups turkey or chicken broth, warm

Kosher salt, to taste

Ground black pepper, to taste

For the full recipe, visit The Pioneer Woman.

Christmas Deviled Eggs

Like the stuffed turkey recipe we mentioned earlier, deviled eggs should not only be enjoyed at one holiday gathering but all year long. This take on deviled eggs showcases a Christmas theme that we are sure your guests will love and ask for the recipe!

Ingredients:

1 dozen eggs

1/3 cup mayonnaise

1 teaspoon mustard

3 tablespoons dill pickle relish

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, plus more for serving

1 drop green food coloring, optional

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/4 cup diced red bell pepper

For the full recipe, visit The Pioneer Woman.