Fresh Fridays: Adding Nutrition to Holiday Desserts

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For many, December is a whirlwind of family, friends and food. Things can get hectic, so whether you're hosting a party or just craving a holiday treat on your own, here are some simple tips for adding in healthy ingredients to desserts.

Ways to Add Nutrition to

Holiday Desserts

Sometimes, when enjoying time with loved ones is the priority around the holidays, healthy habits can fall to the back burner. Although we believe everything — including treats and desserts — can be enjoyed in moderation, there are a few simple tips that can help yield more nutrient-dense dishes.

Chocolate Plum Walnut Torte

This delicious, dark chocolate torte with a crunchy walnut top uses dried plums to add moisture and reduce the fat content. Serve at room temperature with a small dollop of freshly whipped cream or Greek yogurt.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Rosemary Mark, for the California Walnut Board

Fig Thumbprint Cookies

These cookies are quick and delicious! Fruit is a great way to add extra sweetness, and that is exactly what the ﬁg spread does in this case. Perfect for the holidays or just as a simple treat.

Recipe and photo courtesy FOODMatch

Spanish Almond Cake (Tarta de Santiago)

Tarta De Santiago is a naturally gluten-free almond cake. This cake is found in bakeries in Santiago de Compostela, Spain, the destination at the end of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. With notes of citrus and a rich almond ﬂavor, it pairs well with fresh fruit.

Recipe adapted from Claudia Roden in The Food of Spain. An Oldways photo.

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