Navigating holiday potlucks while trying to stay on track with your health goals doesn’t mean you have to skip the holiday dessert table entirely. The key is bringing a dish that feels festive and indulgent—but with a healthier twist.
Whether it’s a veggie and dip side, a protein-rich meatball appetizer, or a lightened-up dessert, there are so many creative ways to contribute to the party spread without derailing your progress. These dishes don’t just support your goals—they’re crowd-pleasers, too. Trust me, no one will even know they’re “better-for-you” versions!
This Lightened Up Pear Bundt Cake is filled with warm spices and juicy chunks of pear. It’s easy to make and perfect just as it is for breakfast, as a snack or an evening dessert!
Sugar Free Flourless Chocolate Cake
This Sugar Free Flourless Chocolate Cake is a chocolate lover’s dream. It’s the ultimate chocolatey, rich, decadent, sugarless, flourless chocolate cake you’ll ever make!
Raspberry Cheesecake Fluff Salad
This Raspberry Cheesecake Fluff Salad is so easy to make and makes the perfect side dish- it’s sure to be a hit at your next potluck!
This Easy Seven Layer Salad is a classic layered salad with seven colorful layers and a homemade lightened up creamy dressing. This is an easy make ahead salad that looks and tastes amazing!
Lightened Up Chocolate Peppermint Poke Cake
This Lightened Up Chocolate Peppermint Poke Cake is a delicious chocolate cake that is infused with a sugar free peppermint chocolate pudding and topped with fat free cool whip and crushed candy canes. This chocolate peppermint poke cake has all the flavors of the holiday season!
This Easy Bruschetta makes for quick and easy appetizer is packed with fresh simple ingredients and filled with sweet and savory flavors! Bring Italy right to your house with this simple appetizer or lunch!
Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes
These Weight Watchers Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes are a light cupcake version of the popular cake where pineapple and cherries are cooked in the bottom of a pan! Easy to make, fun to look at, and yummy to eat-which makes for a fantastic snack or dessert!
Theses Homemade Meatball are my all time favorite-tender, juicy meatballs loaded with flavor-serve as a Holiday appetizer, over spaghetti, or toss in your favorite sauce on top of a roll for a complete meal!
Lightened Up Ham and Potato Soup
Need a comforting soup to take to your holiday party? This soup is a great one to make! This Lightened Up Ham and Potato Soup is full of flavor and perfect for the winter season. It’s hearty, comforting, and very satisfying!
Best Lightened Up Chip and Veggie Dip
This is the Best Lightened Up Chip and Veggie Dip! It’s Dilly, Creamy, and Delicious! Pair it with chips or cut-up veggies! Requires only 4 ingredients and takes 5 minutes to make!
This Easy Light Cranberry Cobbler comes together quickly, using fresh cranberries and a box of cake mix! This is a perfect dessert for the Holidays!
Lightened Up Creamy Tuscan Sausage Pasta
This Lightened Up Creamy Tuscan Sausage Pasta is a family favorite pasta recipe! This dish is full of savory turkey or chicken sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach and smothered in a delicious rich, cheesy tomato sauce-it’s sure to be favorite at your house!
Theses Mini Cherry Cheesecake Cups make for a perfect bite-sized dessert! Make these for your upcoming Holiday party or any special occasion. These are easy to make and require only a few simple ingredients!
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