GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Holiday parties are often filled with festive treats, but often they're not the healthiest choices; however, it is possible to include plenty of healthy options that are just as fun and tasty.
Life Time registered dietitian Julia Dugas visited KARE 11 News at 4 with two easy ideas: holiday spritzers and no-bake coconut bites.
Holiday-themed Wine Spritzers
OPTION 1:
- Ice
- 3 oz. red wine
- 6 oz. Cran-Raspberry LaCroix
- Sprinkle of frozen blueberries + orange slice and mint leaves on top
OPTION 2:
- Ice
- 3 oz. white wine
- 6 oz. Peach-Pear LaCroix
- 1 rosemary sprig, sprinkle of cranberries
Julia says you can also skip the wine and use unsweetened cranberry juice and Lacroix to make these into MOCKtails for kids.
No-Bake Coconut Bites
- 1 ½ cups shredded unsweetened coconut
- 5 dates
- 2 Tbsp. coconut oil
- 1 Tbsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
OPTIONAL:
- Crumbled peppermint
- Peppermint extract
No baking required! You just combine everything and shape them into small bites with a spoon, add chocolate on top and freeze for 15-30 minutes.