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3 Healthy Party Pairings: Inspirations from Holiday Film Favorites

November 26, 2015 Anna Keefe

easy holiday goodies recipesThe holidays are notorious for nostalgia — from finger foods to must-watch movies. By combining the 2 classics, you can keep the cinema rich and the food light (and delicious!). Make new memories with these movie-inspired easy holiday goodies recipes.

Perfect Pairing Inspired by “A Christmas Story”

Official Red Cider

easy holiday goodies recipes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cranberry juice
  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 4 ounces vodka
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • Fresh thyme sprigs

Directions

In a large measuring cup, combine all ingredients (except thyme) and whisk together. Once the mixture is well combined, serve over ice. Add a sprig of thyme to the glass to garnish.

Only, I Didn’t Say Fudge

easy holiday goodies recipes

This mock-fudge recipe is so delicious, you’ll think it’s the real thing.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup low-fat milk
  • ¾ cup raw cocoa powder
  • 5 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ cup agave
  • 1 teaspoon brandy extract

Directions
In a small saucepan, combine milk and cocoa. Whisk over medium heat, stirring until thick. In another small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over water and let soften for a few minutes. Stir over low heat until gelatin dissolves. Whisk into cocoa mixture. Stir in agave and remove from heat. Pour into a square baking dish. Let stand at room temperature several hours until firm. With a sharp knife, cut evenly in 10 one way and 10 the other way. Place in a container, cover, and refrigerate.

Party Pairing Inspired by “Elf”

World’s Best Cup of Coffee

Not only is it the world’s best coffee, it’s the world’s healthiest — for your teeth, anyway.

Mix 8 ounces of coffee brewed with ½ cup low-fat milk. Milk contains vitamin D and calcium, which strengthen teeth and bones and prevent tooth loss. Top with a dash of cinnamon and nutmeg. These spices add flavor, thus reducing or replacing the need for sweetener in your drink.

Choco-Headed Ninny Muffins

Bonus points for chocolate — it’s one of the best sweets for your teeth. The flax seeds and prunes are secretly stashed into these decadent delights.

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons low-fat milk
  • ½ tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon flax seed
  • ½ cup pureed prunes
  • ½ cup flour (almond, all-purpose, or your choice)
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons xylitol
  • 2 tablespoons agave
  • ¼ cup dark chocolate chips

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, and grease a standard-sized muffin pan. In a mixing bowl, combine first 5 ingredients and whisk. In a separate bowl, combine all remaining ingredients and stir until just combined. Don’t over-mix. Distribute batter evenly among 12 muffin cups. Bake 12 minutes. Cool 5-10 minutes before removing from the muffin tins.

Party Pairing Inspired by “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”

Hearts 3-Sizes-Too-Small Berry Kabobs

Berries are high in vitamin C, which protects hums from bleeding easily and becoming loose prematurely.

Ingredients

  • Strawberries
  • Grapes
  • Blueberries
  • Wooden skewers

Directions

Place a strawberry (with top cut off), a grape, and a blueberry onto a wooden skewer. Serve on a platter, or use to garnish the Pome-Grinch (below).

Pome-Grinch

 

Pomegranate juice can prevent the microorganisms that form plaque, according to a new study in the Journal of Ancient Science of Life.

Ingredients

  • 2-¼ cups pomegranate juice
  • 2-¼ cups vodka
  • 1 cup lime juice
  • ¼ cup ginger
  • 2 tablespoons agave
  • Fresh rosemary sprigs

Mix ingredients well. Serve over ice and garnish with a sprig of rosemary or a berry kabob (above).

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