The end of the year is often a time to reflect and celebrate successes and kick off the festive season. Celebrations often mean party tables full of sweets and chips and very few healthy options.
This year, let’s celebrate with a bright and colourful spread of delicious party food that delights the taste buds and nourishes the body. From vibrant vegie platters to fun party foods, get ready to impress with these ideas:
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Serving up dips and vegie platters is the perfect way to start the festive feast and a great way to boost your vegie intake! The table will look bright and festive with simple
vegie platters and wholegrain crackers served with a selection of dips such carrot ricotta dip, beetroot hummus and babaganoush.
Nutrition tip: Making your own dips allows you to control the ingredients to make it as healthy as possible.
Want to be a little more creative with your vegie platters? Why not make a snowman platter using assorted vegies such as carrots, cherry tomatoes, capsicum and cucumbers and tzatziki dip.
Top tip: Use fresh vegies and fruit in season as they will be delicious and more budget friendly.
Our festive Christmas tree pizza recipe is a healthy and tasty option for the lunch box or perfect for a party platter. A delicious way to get 1 of the recommended 5 serves of vegies!
Top tip: Get creative and use whatever vegies you have available to decorate the ‘trees’.
Nothing more says ‘party food’ than sausage rolls! our beef and veg sausage roll recipe is easy to make and provides 1 serve of vegies per roll. For an added nutrient hit, serve with our flavoursome homemade tomato sauce.
Brighten up the table with our festive chicken couscous salad. Packed with protein and added sweetness from seasonal cherries, this salad will sure to be a hit at your festive celebration.
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Have fun with fruit. Try our super easy banana pikelet recipe. Get the kids to design their very own festive creation!
Variation: If you don’t have bananas, add ½ cup fresh or frozen berries or sultanas to the mix before cooking. You can make plain pikelets too.
Also known as apple and date bliss balls, this recipe is an ideal sweet treat for the celebration table. See our range of bliss ball recipes for different flavours and textures.
Top tip: Make a double batch and freeze what you don’t need. Then you have a quick and easy snack on hand.
Need a quick festive plate to take to a gathering? You can’t go wrong with platter of watermelon Christmas trees. The ‘trunk’ of the watermelon makes a mess-free handle to hold. This incredibly simple idea will be a hit with adults and children alike on a hot summer’s day.
What nutritious and delicious recipes will you share with your loved ones this holiday season?
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