2025 Healthy Holiday Recipes - Ann Shippy MD

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Healthy Holiday Recipes

The holidays are a time to nourish the people you love, including yourself.

These recipes are designed to help you enjoy festive meals that support your health without sacrificing flavor. Each dish is gluten-free, dairy-free, deeply nourishing, and truly delicious.

Inside, you’ll find some of my favorite main dishes, soups, sides, and festive treats, thoughtfully crafted to help you feel your best throughout the holiday season.

By choosing these healthy meals, you can enjoy the season’s flavors without the energy crashes or guilt.

Celebrate knowing you’re nourishing your body at the same time!

Perfect Roasted Pork Tenderloin

Pork tenderloin is a wonderful alternative to a traditional ham for the holidays, or any occasion. Serve with riced or mashed cauliflower and some sautéed greens for a completely hearty and healthy meal.

Paleo Green Bean and Bacon Casserole

A simple yet delicious holiday side that lets real ingredients shine. Crisp green beans tossed with savory bacon make a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional green bean casserole.

Cranberry Roasted Chicken

Cranberry Roasted Chicken is a beautiful, festive dish made for the holiday season. It’s an elegant yet simple meal that feels special enough for guests and cozy for a family dinner anytime of the year.

Wild Mushroom, Caramelized Onion and Kale Soup

This soup is the kind of nourishing comfort we crave during the holidays—rich, savory flavors paired with antioxidant-packed, wholesome ingredients.

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad

This Brussels sprouts dish makes a flavorful holiday side that’s both nourishing and satisfying. Shaved thin and tossed with poppyseed dressing and blueberries, it’s a special way to add more cruciferous veggies to your holiday table.

Leek, Shiitake Mushroom and Sausage Frittata

This nourishing frittata makes a perfect holiday breakfast or brunch and its simple to prepare. I love adding organic vegetables, herbs, and spices to egg dishes to boost antioxidants, fiber, and overall nutrient density.

Chimichurri Steak

This Chimichurri Steak is a nourishing holiday main made with grass-fed beef and fresh herbs. Rich in iron, zinc, and magnesium, it supports energy, immune health, and muscle function—while the vibrant chimichurri adds a festive, flavor-forward finish.

Cauliflower and Chive Fritters

These Cauliflower and Chive Fritters are a festive, nourishing alternative to mashed potatoes. Packed with nutrients and fiber, they make a perfect for a holiday side dish, breakfast option, or serve as an appetizer.

Mini Paleo Chocolate Tarts

Looking for a holiday treat that feels indulgent without overdoing it? These Mini Paleo Chocolate Tarts are the answer. They’re gluten-free, dairy-free, grain-free, and low in sugar and carbs—yet still decadent, chocolatey, and incredibly satisfying.

Paleo Hot Chocolate with Homemade Marshmallows

Paleo hot chocolate with homemade marshmallows! Dairy-free, gluten-free, and paleo, this is one smart splurge treat that everyone will enjoy. Save this recipe and make it a new holiday tradition.

Almond Cocoa Cookies

Add these Almond Cocoa Cookies to your holiday baking lineup—ideal for cookie exchanges, family gatherings, or a cozy treat at home. Paleo-friendly, gluten-free, and dairy-free, they’re crunchy, delicious, and wonderfully easy to make.

Apple Frangipane Tart

This fragrant Apple Tart features a tender coconut flour crust, a rich almond frangipane filling, and perfectly baked organic apple slices. Free from gluten, dairy, and refined sugar, making it one of the healthier holiday treat options.

Paleo Brownies

Paleo Brownies never tasted so yummy! Gluten-free, dairy-free, and made with coconut sugar, you can enjoy these decadent and delicious chocolaty treats over the holidays or any time you are craving a sweet treat.

Cashew Butter Blondies

These cashew butter blondies are a holiday favorite—no refined sugar yet so delicious, and so easy to make. Whip up a double batch to enjoy at home and wrap up extras as a crowd-pleasing treat for holiday parties or gifting.

Fruity Bundt Cake

Ditch the outdated and sugary fruit cake this year and make this healthier version with almond flour and fresh organic strawberries and blueberries. This delicious cake also makes for a beautiful centerpiece.

Angel Food Cake Cinnamon Bites

Light, fluffy, and with a hint of warm cinnamon spice, these angel food cake cinnamon bites are a festive holiday must-try. Easy to make and delicious, they’re the perfect treat for the season.

Paleo Crème Brûlée

Crème brûlée is a holiday favorite, known for its creamy texture and caramelized top. In this paleo-friendly version, we swap heavy cream for coconut cream (or coconut milk) and refined sugar for coconut sugar—creating a dessert that’s just as satisfying and delicious.

Paleo Eggnog

For those following a dairy-free or Paleo diet, eggnog is usually off-limits! This Paleo-friendly eggnog is made with dairy-free coconut milk and naturally sweetened with maple syrup and is just as rich and creamy as the traditional recipe. It’s alcohol-free, so the whole family can enjoy this festive treat.