4 Easy Holiday Snacks

It’s that time of year when we hope to spend quality time with loved ones while chowing down on quality food. At HealthStart, we aim to share recipes that are easy, affordable, and healthy. With this list of simple snacks, we’ve made it easy for you and your loved ones to bond over new, festive recipes. We hope you will be able to make new holiday memories with your families during this wonderful holiday season.

​1. Christmas Banana Snowmen

Perhaps we don’t think about devouring tropical fruits as often during the winter seasons compared to the warmer months. Luckily, these snowmen are not only adorable, they’re a great way to get your fruit fill in, along with potassium and vitamin C! Feel free to create this recipe as a midday snack or a delightful addition to breakfast! To get started on your snowman squad click on the full recipe.

Watermelon Christmas Trees

At HealthStart, we love our watermelon snacks, like the watermelon pizza! Not only does this refreshing and festive fruit provide that extra dose of Vitamin C, the water content is more than 90 percent! What a fun way to stay healthy and hydrated during the holiday season. If you feel like decorating a forest of watermelon trees- click here! 
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Holiday Party Veggie Wreath

The fun thing about crafting up a wreath is that there are a multitude of ways your seasonal decoration can come to life. Better yet, this one  provides a way to enjoy and devour a colorful bounty of vegetables! If you’re feeling inspired to make a veggie-version of a favorite holiday decoration, click here! ​

​Christmas Santa Crackers

​Not only is it fun to say, it’s equally fun to make and scarf down! These jolly snacks are simple, yet offer a wonderful combination of flavors and textures. Perhaps a sun-dried tomato Santa hat, a cheese beard, and currant/raisin eyes will satisfy your savory cravings. Click here for recipe!

If you try any of these recipes, make sure to share this blog with friends and family so they can also try out these tasty treats!

Happy Holidays from HealthStart!