9 Low Calorie Holiday Recipes

Avoid holiday weight gain with these low calorie recipes for the holidays! These recipes are flavorful, healthy, and easy. That way, you can enjoy the holidays to the fullest while still working towards your fitness goals!

1. Creamy Mashed Potatoes

This recipe offers all the deliciousness of traditional holiday mashed potatoes, but with a fraction of the calories! One serving has just 152 calories, 9 g protein, 29 g carbs, 3 g fat. (Link to recipe here)

2. Sweet Potato Casserole

Sweet potato casserole is a holiday classic! Unfortunately, it is usually loaded up with so much butter and sugar that it is more of a dessert than a side. Thankfully, this recipe allows you to enjoy this family favorite for just 182 calories, 3 g protein, 18 g carbs, 12 g fat. (Link to recipe here)

3. Homemade Dinner Rolls

Rolls are a MUST at any holiday feast, and these ones are the perfect ones to include. They are warm, soft, and easy to make. Not only that, but eat one is just 189 calories, 6 g protein ,29 g carbs, 5 g fat. (Link to recipe here)

4. Roasted Pumpkin and Pecan Salad

Holiday dinners are the time for fancy salads, and this roasted pumpkin pecan salad should definitely make the cut! Filled with pumpkin, seeds, kale, nuts, and cheese, this salad feels both hearty AND festive! Enjoy a bowl of it for 278 calories, 6 g protein, 23 g carbs, 20 g fat. (Link to recipe here)

5. Winter Fruit Salad

This “Merry and Bright” fruit salad combines all of the best fruits that are in season for the winter months. It makes for a colorful and refreshing addition to any holiday meal. One cup comes out to 103 calories, 1 g protein, 25 g carbs, 1 g fat. (Link to recipe here)

6. Whipped Cottage Cheese Bruschetta

With the bright green basil, cherry red tomatoes, and golden bruschetta, these delicious bites rock the holiday colors. They are simple to make, but they look fancy, making them the perfect dish to share with friends and family. Truly a gift to share with those you love! (Link to recipe here)

7. Decorative Hummus Wreath

Made with hummus, dill, and tomatoes, this wreath is a beautiful and tasty appetizer that works well for any holiday party or occasion. You could serve it with sliced veggies, crackers, or anything else you like! One tablespoon has just 35 calories, 1 g protein, 2 g carbs, 1 g fat. (Link to recipe here)

8. Eggnog Biscoff Ice Cream

Even holiday desserts can be made low calorie, and this creamy eggnog biscoff ice cream does not disappoint! It marries 2 favorite holiday flavors (eggnog and biscoff) into an addicting sweet treat. And the best part is, you can eat the whole batch for just 390 calories, 30 g protein, 37 g carbs, 14 g fat. (Link to recipe here)

9. Festive Rice Crispy Treats

These low sugar and low calorie treats are fun to make but even more fun to eat! They are a classic sweet with subtle marshmallow flavor and a slight crunch from the sprinkles. MMMMM just 50 calories, 1 g protein, 11 g carbs, 1 g fat. (Link to recipe here)