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These Whole30 Christmas Recipes will keep your holidays healthy, delicious, and simple. They may be healthy but they will wow your holiday guests!

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These Whole30 recipes are perfect for Christmas and any of your other holiday parties. We have some great main dishes, side dish recipes, and small bites to keep your menus fresh and healthy.

So, happy holidays and enjoy the best time of year with your friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers!

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Porchetta Recipe

This porchetta recipe is as good as it gets. It's all-belly porchetta with rich and tender meat flavored with fennel and traditional Italian seasonings and has the crispiest, chicharron-like crackling. And won't worry, making this famous Italian dish is surprisingly simple.

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Mushroom Shepherd's Pie Recipe

Love shepherd's pie? We do, too! Especially this Mushroom Shepherd's Pie. It's full of mushrooms and your choice of ground meat (or vegetarian sub!) and topped with the most delicious brown butter potatoes. It's a healthy dinner recipe that is sure to please.

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Roasted Rack of Lamb Recipe

We have something extraordinary for you: this roasted rack of lamb is perfect for a special weekend dinner or impressive main when entertaining! Lamb is coated with a blend of fresh herbs and then roasted to perfection. The result is a delicate crust on the outside, with a tender and juicy inside. Served alongside a vibrant mint chimichurri, this dish lets the natural flavors of the lamb take center stage so you can savor every bite.

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Smashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

These easy-to-make smashed sweet potatoes are the perfect sweet and savory side dish for a weekend supper or Thanksgiving dinner. The outsides are crispy and the insides are soft and melt in your mouth — this is sweet potato heaven!

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Cranberry Roasted Chicken Recipe

This cranberry roasted chicken is super fragrant and bursting with flavor. It's tender and juicy chicken infused with balsamic and fresh rosemary, served with a cranberry orange sauce. It's a simple recipe that's perfect for weeknights or special occasions, and it will fill your home with the most amazing aromas!

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Garlic Bacon Mushrooms Recipe

These bacon mushrooms prove that simple is delicious! The mushrooms bring an umami-rich and earthy flavor, complemented by the salty and smoky bacon and finished with the savory depth of garlic. It's the ultimate side dish that is easy enough for a weeknight, yet delicious enough for entertaining!

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Christmas Salad Recipe

This is our favorite Christmas salad. It's made with fresh, chopped herbs, toasted walnuts, and pomegranate seeds. It's easy to make, stays fresh for hours, and the pretty green and red color looks great on your holiday table!

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Sweet Potato with Pomegranate Recipe

We've got something special for you. Baked sweet potato with pomegranate is piled high with fragrant fresh herbs and crunchy toasted walnuts then doused in an easy-to-make, creamy tahini sauce. It's a delicious and healthy side dish – but also pretty enough to be the star of the show!

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BLT Cups Recipe

These little BLT cups are everything we love about a classic BLT sandwich, served up as a healthy bite-size appetizer. Cherry tomatoes are hollowed out and stuffed with arugula, crispy bacon, and a homemade spicy chipotle mayo. They're perfect for parties, and they're ready in just 20 minutes!

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Roasted Acorn Squash Recipe

Roasted acorn squash is a popular fall side dish. It's very easy to make and you can add variety by using one of our favorite spice blends.

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Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Roasted brussels sprouts with bacon are as good as it gets. The brussels are roasted until deliciously dark in spots and the bacon is perfectly crisp. Bonus: they can be assembled ahead of time for a stress-free Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner!

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Fall Brussels Sprouts Salad Recipe

This fall brussels sprouts salad has all our favorite seasonal produce packed into one beautiful salad! Brussels sprouts, sweet potato, walnuts, mandarin orange, and pomegranate seeds are tossed in a vibrant orange lemon dressing. It's ready in just 55 minutes and tastes great all season long!

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Crispy Roasted Potatoes Recipe

When it comes to comfort foods, few contenders rival the humble potato. These crispy roasted potatoes embody everything we love about potato – they are tender and creamy on the inside, yet have the most spectacular golden crunch. Coated with fragrant thyme and oil and roasted to perfection, this hearty side dish offers warmth and satisfaction in every bite.

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These Whole30 Christmas Recipes will keep your holidays healthy, delicious, and simple. They may be healthy but they will wow your holiday guests!

Recipe Index

  • Porchetta Recipe
  • Mushroom Shepherd's Pie
  • Herb and Garlic Roast Rack of Lamb
  • Smashed Sweet Potatoes
  • Orange Cranberry Roast Chicken
  • Garlic Bacon Mushrooms
  • Christmas Salad
  • Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Walnuts, Mint, and Pomegranate
  • Mini BLT Tomato Cups
  • Roasted Acorn Squash
  • Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts
  • Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
  • Crispy Roast Potatoes

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FAQs

Is hummus allowed on Whole30? ›

Traditional hummus is made from garbanzo beans (also known as chickpeas), which are a legume and Plant-Based Whole30 compatible. Just read your labels to make sure your hummus doesn't contain dairy or other ingredients that aren't a fit for the Plant-Based Whole30.

Is butter allowed on Whole30? ›

Clarified butter and ghee are the only sources of dairy allowed during your Whole30, as they've had their milk solids rendered out. Plain old butter is not allowed, as its milk proteins could impact the results of your program.

Is shredded coconut Whole30 approved? ›

Coconut. Coconut might be the G.O.A.T. for Whole30. Shredded and flaked coconut is great for adding flavor to stir-fries, salads, and more.

Are olives allowed on Whole30? ›

Canned olives are mentioned throughout the official Whole30 site as being a great natural fat to eat while on Whole30. Additionally, the Whole30 program states, "Do not consume carrageenan, MSG, or sulfites.

Is peanut butter allowed on Whole30? ›

Though peanuts and peanut butter aren't allowed on the Whole30 program, other nuts and nut butters are. Cashew butter is loaded with nutrients like healthy fats, magnesium, manganese, and copper.

Can you eat popcorn on Whole30? ›

Anything with gluten is off-limits, along with rice, oats, corn and pseudo-grains like quinoa or buckwheat. That means no pasta and popcorn for 30 days.

What is the one bite rule on Whole30? ›

Here's the rule in a nutshell: If you think your less healthy treat is going to be so delicious, so incredible, so worth it, and then you take your first bite and discover it's not… STOP EATING.

Is any cheese allowed on Whole30? ›

Although traditional, dairy-derived cheese is a no-go during a Whole30, there's a world of dairy-free cheesy elements that's compatible.

Are blueberries allowed on Whole30? ›

Fruits Whole30-approved favorites include: Apricots. Blackberries. Blueberries.

Can I eat pineapple on Whole30? ›

All fruit, including dates, can be part of your Whole30 elimination.

Is almond milk allowed on Whole30? ›

It's got only four ingredients: water, organic almonds, organic acacia gum, and sea salt. You've seen this in literally every grocery store, and now you know: Yes, you can drink it while doing Whole30. Silk's unsweetened vanilla carton is fair game, too.

What fruit can I eat on Whole30? ›

What should be on your Whole30 shopping list?
Meat/ProteinVegetablesFruits
Grass-fed and finished beefSpinachStrawberries
Pasture-raised chickenKaleBlueberries
Pasture-raised porkBroccoliApples
Wild-caught salmon filetsGreen beansOranges
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What is a Whole30 substitute for butter? ›

But that doesn't mean you can't eat any butter when you're doing Whole30 or that you should start looking for some butter substitute. According to the program rules, the best—and only—way to eat butter when you're doing Whole30 is to eat clarified butter or ghee.

Can you eat canned tuna on Whole30? ›

That's why Safe Catch tuna is the very first Whole30 Approved canned tuna. Keep a stash of Safe Catch in your Whole30 pantry for a convenient on-the-go protein; quick, nourishing lunches; and creating delicious dinners. (Scroll to the end of this post to see exclusive Whole30 recipes using Safe Catch tuna.)

Is deli meat OK for Whole30? ›

Fatty meats are OK on Whole30, too! This is not a “lean and mean” diet. If you have the budget, go for the best choices: grass-fed, pastured, wild-caught, organic. Avoid: processed meats (deli meat, sausages, burgers, bacon) with sugar, carrageenan, MSG, sulfites, nitrites/nitrates.

Are chickpeas allowed on Whole30? ›

The Whole30 plan clearly says “do not eat legumes,” but the truth is that most of us don't know what legumes are. Whole30 clarifies that the plan does not allow “beans of all kinds (black, red, pinto, navy, white, kidney, lima, fava, etc.), peas, chickpeas, lentils, and peanuts.

Is Chick-Fil-A Whole30 approved? ›

Chick-fil-A

They're off-limits because they contain ingredients like cornstarch, molasses, and soybean oil. Even the fruit cups contain added sugar, and the salads have ingredients like soybean oils and cornstarch.

What can I have at Chick-Fil-A on Whole30? ›

Whole30 at Chick-Fil-A

You can keep the tomato and lettuce! “The market salad is probably the most solid option on the menu as it's composed mostly of lean protein, fruits and veggies. Order the chicken plain and omit the blue cheese, dressing, and any other toppings,” says Stark.

Is guacamole Whole30 approved? ›

Yes, guacamole is allowed on Whole30. Look for a compliant brand or make this homemade recipe!

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