Juniper's Favourite Healthy Holiday Treats | Naturopath Clinics Victoria BC

Need some inspiration for your holiday baking? Look no further! Here Dr. Meghan van Drimmelen and Dr. Carla Cashin share their favourite holiday treat recipes.

Snowball Macaroons

Ingredients:

• 2 cups shredded coconut

• 1 1/2 cups dates, pitted, and soaked in warm water for 10 minutes

• 2 tablespoons coconut oil

• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 325F. Place the shredded coconut, dates, vanilla, sea salt, and coconut oil in a food processor and process until thick and sticky.

2. Shape mixture into 1 inch balls rolling with palm of hand.

3. Place on a cookie sheet and bake for 12 - 15 minutes or until barely golden.

Superfood Fudge

Ingredients:

• 1 cup coconut oil (melted or in liquid form)

• 1 cup cocoa or cacao powder

• 1/4 cup turmeric powder

• 1/2 cup honey

Directions:

1. Melt coconut oil and honey in a small saucepan.

2. Sift cocoa powder into a mixing bowl. Add the turmeric powder and stir.

3. Pour the melted coconut oil and honey mixture onto the cocoa powder and whisk until smooth.

4. Pour the fudge onto a tray lined with baking paper then place into the freezer until set.

5. Cut into slices and serve.

Wishing you a happy and healthy holiday season!

Dr. Meghan van Drimmelen & Dr. Carla Cashin