’Tis the season for holiday baking! If you’re looking for a way to bring everyone on your list a little cheer, it’s time to unfurl your apron and start flipping through recipes. Maybe you have visions of gingerbread, shortbread, dipped in chocolate, dusted in sparkling sugar. Or maybe you’re trying to escape the cookie parade, in which case, savory gifts can feel like a breath of fresh air. Try nuts, pickles, and olive oil, or make treats more nourishing, with whole grains and less sugar. Everyone could use a cute little jar of granola, done up with a bow.
Here are ten homemade gifts that will bring you and yours health and happiness this year.
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Savory Rosemary Mixed Nuts
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Photo courtesy of Garden in the Kitchen
Rosemary & Lemon Infused Olive Oil
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10-Minute Marinated Mushrooms
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Packed into little gift jars, marinated mushrooms will keep in the fridge for a week or two.
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Marinated Feta Cheese with Chiles & Herbs
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Pumpkin-Spice Granola
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Homemade Fig Newtons
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Photo courtesy of NeighborFood
Apple Oatmeal Muffins
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Photo courtesy of The View from Great Island
Cranberry-Apple Butter
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Chocolate Bark with Fruit & Nuts
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Chai Spice Mix
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Hungry for more? Get inspired with these holiday recipes and healthy eating strategies.
- Healthy Recipe: Chocolate & Coconut Macaroons
- 5 Tasty Things to Do with Cranberries
- 12 Fresh Veggie Sides You’ll Be Grateful For
- Don’t Give Up! Healthy Eating during the Holidays
This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or condition. Always check with your doctor before changing your diet, altering your sleep habits, taking supplements, or starting a new fitness routine.
This is a beautiful and thoughtful Homemade Gifts roundup Becky, and I am so grateful to be included. Thank you!
Thanks so much for including my Marinated Feta Cheese with Chiles and Herbs. It’s a fun homemade holiday gift idea and fantastic appetizer, too! Have a great Christmas Becky!