If you celebrate Hanukkah, you are most likely a fan of the holiday’s traditional dishes. To help you feel your best during your holiday celebrations, we have made a list of recipes that are a healthy twist on traditional dishes.
- Cauliflower Latkes: Potato latkes are a holiday favorite, but they are a starchy carbohydrate, and oftentimes fried. Rather than sticking to the traditional potato latke recipe, swap out potatoes for cauliflower. Doing so will provide you with several nutrients you wouldn’t otherwise be getting. Check out this recipe.
- Healthier Rugelach Cookies: Rugelach cookies are the perfect sweet holiday dessert, but are typically made with refined flour and sugar. For a healthier twist, use whole wheat flour and natural sweetener. Check out this recipe.
- Whole Wheat Challah: You can’t celebrate Hanukkah without challah, so why not try a healthier recipe? Challah is often made with a refined flour, stripped of fiber vitamins and minerals. Instead, incorporate whole wheat flour and rolled oats for a more nutrient dense option. Check out this recipe.
- Crock Pot Applesauce: There is no better pair than latkes with applesauce. Instead of purchasing store- bought applesauce, which could be high in sugar or lack flavor, make it homemade. Use a Crock Pot to make it quick and easy. Check out this recipe.
- Low- Fat Noodle Kugel: Noodle kugel is a must- have holiday dish, but usually contains several ingredients that are high in fat, such as butter, cottage cheese, and sour cream. Opt for a healthier recipe that swaps out these ingredients for low- fat options, such as fat- free greek yogurt. Check out this recipe.
- Air Fryer Jelly Donuts (Sufganiyot): Jelly donuts, or sufganiyot, are a traditional holiday treat. To minimize the negative health effects of a fried donut, use an air fryer. This will significantly reduce the fat content. Check out this recipe.
- Waffle Maker Latkes: Potato latkes are a necessity on Hanukkah. To reduce the fat- content that comes from frying them, make them in a waffle maker! This creative hack will yield crispy latkes without the mess. Check out this recipe.
- Baked Apples: Instead of celebrating Hanukkah with an apple cake, incorporate apples into your meal with baked apples. This healthy alternative is an easy, delicious dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth. Check out this recipe.
- Healthier Matzo Ball Soup: Matzo ball soup is a traditional jewish appetizer, perfect for the cold weather. Although it is not necessarily an unhealthy option, some small adjustments will create a healthier bowl. Rather than using chicken fat to bound together the matzo balls, use egg and minimal oil. Make it an even more nutritious dish by adding loads of vegetables. Check out this recipe.
- Healthier Chocolate Babka: Babka is a delicious traditional jewish dessert. However, typical recipes include loads of refined flour, sugar and butter. For a healthier option, swap for spelt flour and a natural sweetener. Check out this recipe.
