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Festive Flavours: A Healthy Twist to Your Christmas Menu

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Festive Flavours: A Healthy Twist to Your Christmas Menu

19 December, 2023

Find inspiration to create your own balanced Christmas feast and celebrate the season with a deliciously wholesome twist!

There's nothing quite like the joy of coming together with loved ones over nourishing food. In anticipation of the many celebrations, we’ve curated a delightful collection of our most loved recipes that are both delicious and beneficial for your health. From vibrant fresh salads to desserts to impress these dishes are crafted to add a touch of health to your holiday spread. We hope you find some inspiration throughout this post to create your own balanced Christmas feast. Let's celebrate the season with a nourishing twist!

 

Wholesome Breakfast

Like any other day, starting the day with a balanced breakfast will give everyone plenty of energy for the morning full of present opening, beach walks and family games. Here are our favourite sweet and savoury ways to start the day:

Turkish Whipped Feta Eggs.

Turkish Whipped Feta Eggs. See Recipe

DIY Breakfast Bowl.

DIY Breakfast Bowl. See Recipe

 

Salads to impress

Whether your family & friends enjoy a seafood, plant-based or traditional turkey Christmas lunch. No table is complete without the array of fresh salads, we secretly think they are the star of the show! Here are a collection of our go-to salads:

Quinoa, Beetroot, Kale and Orange Salad with Creamy Coconut and Dill Dressing.

Quinoa, Beetroot, Kale and Orange Salad with Creamy Coconut and Dill Dressing. See Recipe

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad.

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad. See Recipe

One Tray Broccoli and Lentil Warm Salad.

One Tray Broccoli and Lentil Warm Salad. See Recipe

Fennel, Orange, Lentil and Mint Salad.

Fennel, Orange, Lentil and Mint Salad. See Recipe

 

Treats made with love

Made for sharing, our collection of sweet treats have gluten-free, dairy-free and refined sugar-free options so that none of your guests need to miss out on the joy of dessert.

Vegan Choc Top Ice Cream Bites.

Vegan Choc Top Ice Cream Bites. See Recipe

Burnt Salted Caramel Macadamia Layered Chocolates

Burnt Salted Caramel Macadamia Layered Chocolates. See Recipe

Custard Apple Crumble

Custard Apple Crumble. See Recipe

Lemon Passion Slice

Lemon Passion Slice. See Recipe

 

Delicious drinks 

If you are trying to cut down on your alcohol consumption these two recipes will hit the spot. Both bursting with fresh, zingy flavours, they make the perfect remedy for summer hydration However, if you are looking for a more conscious cocktail, both can be blended with your spirit of choice, divine if we say so ourselves.

Christmas Cucumber Mocktail.

Christmas Cucumber Mocktail. See Recipe

Pineapple & Lime Spritz

Pineapple & Lime Spritz. See Recipe