good4u Holiday Recipes

Discover our handpicked collection of festive recipes that will transform your gatherings this holiday season. These dishes blend traditional favorites with modern dietary options, featuring indulgent sweets, hearty mains, fresh salads, and celebratory beverages that cater to every taste.

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Holiday Sweet Treats

Winter Comfort Soups and Seasonal Salads

Hearty Main and Side Dishes

Seasonal Sips


 

Holiday Sweet Treats

Indulge in decadent desserts that spark joy this holiday season.

Paleo Chocolate Mint Cookies

Chocolate and mint… these two flavors are heavenly together. Put them in a cookie and make them Paleo? Yes, please! Make a batch of these and place them in the refrigerator or freezer for a refreshing, bite-sized dessert. You’ll be glad you did!

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Chocolate Medallions

These Chocolate Medallions are quick and easy, and so fun to make (they’re great to make with kiddos)! The topping options are nearly endless, allowing you to mix and match to your heart’s content. Make several varieties to create a DIY box of chocolates—a perfectly delicious holiday gift!

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Peppermint Fudge Brownies

Rich fudge brownies topped with crushed candy canes make these Peppermint Brownies a festive and decadent treat. This quick dessert starts with our Natural Grocers Brand® Gluten Free Brownie Mix and the topping is simply mint chocolate and crushed candy canes. This easy recipe only takes 15 minutes to put together before it’s ready to go in the oven.

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Gluten-Free Cake Mix Cookies 3 Ways

If you have a box of our Natural Grocers® Brand Gluten Free Vanilla Cake Mix in your pantry, you have an easy recipe for cookies made your way. Here are three ways you can create special cookies for the holidays, whether you’re feeling snowy, “Grinchy,” or spicy!

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Easy Gingerbread Nut Butter Bites

Want a sweet treat that requires no cooking and comes together quickly? Try these amazing Gingerbread Nut Butter Bites! They are just the right size for a bite of something sweet. They are also naturally gluten free, dairy free, and vegan, so you can indulge without guilt!

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Winter Comfort Soups and Seasonal Salads

Warm up with comforting winter soups and nourish your body with seasonal flavors.

Creamy Gluten-Free Mushroom and Sesame Ramen

This hearty ramen noodle soup is creamy, comforting, and full of flavor. It is endlessly customizable—choose your favorite toppings from the suggested list or get creative and add your own.

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Slow-Cooker Pomegranate Beef Stew

This beef stew, made with pomegranate juice, has a depth of flavor like it’s been simmered in red wine. Like red wine, pomegranate juice contains tannins that enhance the flavor and tenderize the meat as it simmers with onions, mushrooms, and garlic. This hearty flavorful stew makes a perfectly delicious cold-weather meal.

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Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Crispy Prosciutto

Among all of the rich food at holiday meals, a light and bright side dish can be a welcome addition. This shaved Brussels sprout salad is just that—crispy and crunchy, and studded with apples, cranberries, and Parmesan. It’s healthy but so satisfyingly good.

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Celebratory Salad

Celebrate the season with this gorgeous winter salad that’s crunchy and a little sweet. Enjoy as a festive side salad or hearty main dish when served with a protein like broiled salmon, baked chicken, or sauteed tempeh.

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Hearty Main and Side Dishes

Savor seasonal flavors with these delicious dishes for every diet.

Sausage-Stuffed Butternut Squash With Spinach, Pecans, and Cranberries

Stuffed squash is the epitome of hearty, wholesome comfort—ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or a flavorful addition to your holiday table. This recipe embraces the rich, seasonal taste of roasted butternut squash, perfectly complemented by a savory stuffing of Italian sausage, toasted pecans, sweet-tart cranberries, and fresh spinach. It’s the perfect balance between indulgence and nourishment, offering a warm, satisfying meal that feels both festive and good4u.

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Spicy Chili Maple Glazed Carrots

Spice up your meal with these sweet and spicy glazed carrots! Organic carrots are an inexpensive and healthy vegetable with natural sweetness, and adding maple syrup spiced with chili seasonings gives them a kick. Topped with creamy goat cheese and crunchy pumpkin seeds, this simple side dish elevates any meal.

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Vegan “Crab” Cakes

A wonderful plant-based alternative to traditional crab cakes made with hearts of palm, garbanzo beans, and artichoke hearts, sautéed until crispy brown and served with a homemade tartar sauce. Deliciously satisfying, these “crab” cakes make a great starter or a main course for lunch or dinner.

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Marinated White Beans

Meeting your daily protein goal can be a challenge, especially if you’re not a meat-lover. Enter, beans. Beans can be an easy and delicious solution to increasing protein in your diet, and keeping a batch of these marinated beans in the refrigerator allows for an easy snack, side dish, or as a base for a delicious main meal.

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Seasonal Sips

Toast to holiday cheer!

Festive Apple Pie Punch

This apple pie punch is full of fresh apple-pie flavors and is a wonderfully festive drink to serve at any party or get-together. It’s also a great option for those looking for an alcohol-free party drink!

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Sparkling Berry Drink

Perfect for a casual afternoon or a celebratory party, this beautiful drink is just the right combination of sweet and tart.

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Note that ingredient availability may vary and is subject to change.