Top 10 Low Fat Christmas Recipes
By Fiona Haynes
Who can resist cute little gingerbread men or sugar-dusted holiday cookies? And Christmas
wouldn't be Christmas without a little eggnog. So here are some low or reduced fat versions
of some holiday favorites, from main course to dessert.
wouldn't be Christmas without a little eggnog. So here are some low or reduced fat versions
of some holiday favorites, from main course to dessert.
1. Cranberry Apple Glazed Pork
Glazed with a seasonal cranberry apple sauce, this lean pork roast makes an ideal holiday centerpiece. Serve with roasted vegetables and low fat mashed potatoes or with steamedgreen beans and wild rice.
3. Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts
Turkey is the traditional centerpiece in England, where I grew up. The breast meat is naturallylow in fat, and the darker meat can be enjoyed, too. With just a small amount of oil, lemon
and plenty of fresh herbs, you can roast a turkey that is fragrant and succulent.
Brussels Sprouts are a wonderful Christmas vegetable. Too often, however, they are over-boiled
and end up gray and mushy. They should be green and crisp, marking a wonderful contrast to
the softer and sweeter chestnuts.
and end up gray and mushy. They should be green and crisp, marking a wonderful contrast to
the softer and sweeter chestnuts.
4. Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Garlic mashed potatoes can be creamy and flavorful without all that butter and cream. Trythis version for your holiday table. If you like, you can roast the garlic and mash it directly into
the potatoes for a mellower, creamier effect.
5. Winter Fruit Salad
This citrus-based winter fruit salad combines two different kinds of orange and two kinds of grapefruit together with star fruit and jewel-like pomegranate seeds. If you don't want towrestle with a pomegranate, the seeds are available at Trader Joe's.
6. Low Fat Eggnog
If you want to enjoy one of the great sweet treats of the season without feeling guilty, try thislow fat eggnog recipe. Since only one egg yolk is used here, the eggnog might look a little pale.
You could always add a few drops of yellow coloring to the mixture for the full effect. Finally, if
you don't want to add alcohol, try a little rum extract instead.
7. Low Fat Gingerbread Men
a soft texture.
8. Low Fat Holiday Sugar Cookies
Low Fat Holiday Cookies
Fiona Haynesfat Christmas cookies without feeling too guilty. Top with sprinkles before baking or add a glaze afterwards using confectioner's sugar, lemon juice and some food coloring.
10. Baked Pears with Cranberries and Walnuts
a combination of reduced-fat and fat-free cream cheeses helps to cut calories and fat. Serve this reduced fat dessert at your Christmas table this year.
Not everyone likes pie during the holidays, so why not make Baked Pears with Cranberries and Walnuts? If you don't have pomegranate juice, use cranberry juice, red wine or apple cider in
stead. Enjoy with a scoop of low fat frozen yogurt or whipped topping sprinkled with a little cinnamon or nutmeg.
stead. Enjoy with a scoop of low fat frozen yogurt or whipped topping sprinkled with a little cinnamon or nutmeg.
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