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