‘Tis the season for pies and pumpkins and potlucks—and tons of time spent searching for crowd-pleasing recipes that are as good for you as they are good.
Whether you’re in charge of a side dish or dessert, look no further than these healthy takes on rustic classics, all made with simple, wholesome ingredients. (And did we mention they put nutrient-rich plants front and center?)
Serve up any (or all) of these five dishes this holiday season, and celebrate knowing your body is as well-nourished as your belly is full.
1. Honey Almond Roasted Brussels Sprouts
This shout-worthy sprout side dish is made with Brussels sprouts, plnt raw honey, plnt coconut oil, sliced almonds, sea salt, and pepper.
2. Sweet And Tangy Quinoa Bowl
This nutrient-packed grain bowl is made with quinoa, butternut squash, green apple, celery, olive oil, lemon juice, plnt raw honey, and plnt chia seeds.
3. Apple Pie Crumble Tarts
A classic dessert gets a healthy makeover using just all-purpose flour, plnt raw honey, plnt coconut oil, red apples, lemon juice, and apple pie spice.
4. Pumpkin Banana Bread
Fall-flavored banana bread is perfect for the holidays, and made with almond milk, apple cider vinegar, bananas, pumpkin puree, oats, vanilla plnt protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon.
5. Cranberry Almond Protein Bark
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this low-sugar, protein-packed treat, made with plnt coconut oil, almond butter, vanilla plnt protein powder, plnt liquid stevia, maple syrup, dried cranberries, and slivered almonds.