😋🎄 Quick & EASY Holiday snacks ⛄️🎅🏼
Many of us will be super busy this week, getting things wrapped up at work so we can take a little time off over the holidays, or preparing for relatives coming into town….. lots of last minute preparations.
To make your life just a tad bit easier, I’ve got some festive holiday snacks that are quick to make and easy to shop for. They are perfect for Christmas parties, class treats, or just a little holiday fun. These healthy Christmas snacks are super fun and festive; and everyone will gobble them up. The best thing? You won’t have to worry about anyone getting all jazzed up on sugar; they’ll just be hanging out with happy faces and having a great time 🤩🤗🥰
Before we get started, I hope you found last week’s newsletter “‘What words can’t say & my 25+ gift ideas” helpful….. I added a bunch of new ones this year 🎅🏼 If you missed it, you can use this link, Here.
Okay, let’s get snacking!
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We all know that the holidays are filled with lots of delicious food but, unfortunately, most of it’s also loaded with sugar. Many people would fill up on cookies and chocolates all day long if they could. I’ve found, however, that we’re much more willing to eat the good stuff {and even try new things!} when it’s presented in an appealing way that makes it a bit more fun to eat.
If you’re wanting to offer a break from the sweets but still serve festive snacks, here are some fabulous healthy Christmas food ideas for adults, and kids. Most of them are really simple and can be prepared in no time. Use them for Christmas parties or just some fun at home while watching a Christmas movie or two.
HEALTHY CHRISTMAS SNACKS – FRUIT IDEAS
There are so many cute Christmas fruit snacks! They still may have some sugar, but at least they’re loaded with nutrients! If you’re using bananas or apples and are concerned with the browning, you can always dip them in a little lemon juice or orange juice to help prevent that.
🍓 Grinch Grapes 🍓
🎄 Fruit Christmas Tree 🎄 Link to Recipe
🍎 Nut Butter Sandwich 🍏
🎩 String Cheese Snowmen 🎩
(pack of string cheese, orange & black sharpies, ribbon for scarves, black card stock for top hats)
🎅🏼 Fruit Santas 🎅🏼
🎄 Berry Christmas Tree 🎄
🦌 Raindeer Celery Sticks 🦌
⛄️ Banana Snowmen ⛄️
HEALTHY CHRISTMAS SNACKS – VEGGIES & CHEESE
It can sometimes be hard to get all of the recommended vegetable servings in each day, but these ideas are sure to get everyone interested 🤩
🎄Christmas Tree Veggie Platter 🎄
🎅🏼 Christmas Veggie Cups 🎅🏼
🎄Christmas Tree Cheese Tray 1 🎄
🎄Christmas Tree Cheese Tray 2 🎄
🌱🍅 Tomato Caprese Bites 🍅🌱
⛄️ Brie Snowman ⛄️
THE BOTTOM LINE
“I wish we could put up some of the Christmas spirit in jars and open a jar of it every month."
"It's not how much we give but how much love we put into giving."
“Never worry about the size of your Christmas tree. In the eyes of children, they are all 30 feet tall.”
Hopefully today’s quick snack ideas will help make your life a little bit easier during the holiday festivities. Here’s a few additional party tips to help get you through the week:
Be buffet savvy. At a buffet, wander around the food table before putting anything on your plate. By checking out all of your options, you might be less inclined to pile on items that you’ll regret later.
Cook from (and for) the heart; and show family and friends that you really care about them. Be creative with healthy recipes.
Pay attention to what really matters. Although food is an integral part of the holidays, put the focus on family and friends, laughter and cheer.
Drink to your health. A glass of eggnog can set you back 500 calories; wine, beer, and mixed drinks range from 150 to 225 calories. If you drink alcohol, have a glass of water or flavored seltzer in between drinks.
Distance helps the heart stay healthy. At a party, don’t stand next to the food table where you’ll mindlessly reach for food as you talk. If you know you are prone to recreational eating, pop a stick of gum so you won’t keep reaching for the chips.
Take 10 before taking seconds. It takes a few minutes for your stomach’s "I’m getting full" signal to get to your brain. After finishing your first helping, take a 10-minute break. Make conversation. Drink some water. Then re-check your appetite. You might realize you are full, or only want a small portion of seconds.
You don’t need to deprive yourself, eat only boring foods, or enjoy treats with a side order of guilt. Instead, by practicing a bit of moderation and healthy eating, you can come through the holidays without jeopardizing your immune system or feeling exhausted by spiked sugar levels .
🎄🎄🎄 Happy Holidays 🎄🎄🎄
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