3 Holiday Recipes that will satisfy your taste buds, your wallet and your tummy

Around the time of the holidays, it’s easy to keep trim while you trim the tree. However, it can be hard to have delicious food that’s low in cost and doesn’t pack on the extra weight. I am a strong believer in satisfying your taste buds while also

eating well-balanced and nutrient rich foods. This holiday season, I’ve decided to throw out a few recipes that I’ve used over the years, so I could stay fit and still have my favorite holiday foods.

The first of these recipes is for a stuffing jam-packed with whole grain but not missing that delicious full-bodied taste you’re used to. This recipe contains healthy ingredients such as walnuts, apples, reduced sodium chicken broth, and whole-wheat Italian bread. I found this recipe for “Harvest Stuffing” on Whole Living: http://www.wholeliving.com/133204/healthy-harvest-stuffing

Harvest Stuffing from WholeLiving.com

The second recipe I’d like to share with you is fat free, low calorie challah bread. This bread is easy to make and low in cost. In this recipe you will use supplements of: 2 egg whites for every 1 egg and applesauce in place of oil. Challah recipes can be found on sites like Food.com and All Recipes. This supplementing technique is thanks to one blogger on the Adventures in Challah website.

Hallah from SmittenKitchen.com

My third and final recipe, which I would like to share with you, is for an apple crisp that is low in calories. This recipe is super low in cost and contains only: 8 apples, 1 cup of sugar, 1 cup of flour, 1 egg, 1 tablespoon of baking soda, 1 ½ tablespoons of cinnamon and 1 tablespoon of butter. This recipe can use supplements of whole-wheat flower, egg whites or cooking spread.

Apple Crisp from AllRecipes.com

Being fit for the holidays however, is not directly related to eating. It is important to exercise, get plenty of sleep and eat well-balanced meals. I hope these recipes help you to supplement some of your favorite holiday foods and encourage you to find healthy supplements for your favorite dishes.

Until next time, keep trim while you trim the tree this holiday season.