Blog | 5 Holiday Spices & 30 Fresh Ways to Use Them.

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‘Tis the season for healthy new ways to use classic holiday seasonings — fresh or dried. Some dishes are sweet, some are savory … but all of them are healthy! Note: Some recipes already include the holiday spice in their ingredients list. For the others, start with just a pinch. Then, go from there!

1. Put sage center stage.

Try it in these healthy recipes:

• Pear and Walnut Muffins
• Roasted Turkey Breast
• Pan-Fried Pork Chops & Homemade Applesauce

It’s also great addition to gravy, tomato sauce and roasted cauliflower.

2. Give cinnamon a new role.

Try it in these healthy recipes:

• Turkey & Bean Chili
• 1-Ingredient Banana Ice Cream
• Chocolate Chip Black Bean Muffins

It’s also a great addition to curry, pork chops and baked sweet potatoes.

3. Make nutmeg mega-healthy.

Try it in these healthy recipes:

• Yellow Curry Pumpkin Soup
• Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes
• Whole Wheat Pumpkin Spice Pancakes

It’s also a great addition to chicken, spaghetti or butternut squash and spiced cranberries.

4. Remember the ginger.

Try it in these healthy recipes:

• Sweet Potato Peanut Stew
• Cranberry Carrot Muffins
• Ginger Poached Pears

It’s also a great addition to tea, stir fry, infused water and salad dressing.

5. Get thyme on your side.

Try it in these healthy recipes:

• Roasted Chicken with Sweet Potato Hash
• Maple-Glazed Carrots
• Lemon Thyme Infused Water

It’s also a great addition to turkey, salmon and any type of squash.

Hungry for more ideas? Check out these healthy ways to get your pumpkin spice fix — no post-latte sugar crash required!