10
Dec

5 Healthy Holiday Recipes Without Seed Oils (Easy & Family-Friendly)

Enjoy the Season With Delicious, Gut-Friendly Dishes Everyone Will Love

Holiday food doesn’t have to be greasy, heavy, or cooked in seed oils. With a few smart swaps — like using olive oil, avocado oil, coconut oil, or ghee — you can make festive dishes that are nutritious, flavorful, and easy on the gut.

Here are five simple, family-approved recipes you can serve this season.

1. Crispy Avocado Oil Roasted Potatoes

Crispy outside, fluffy inside, and totally seed-oil free.

Ingredients:

  1. 4–5 medium potatoes, cubed
  2. 2–3 tbsp avocado oil
  3. 1 tsp garlic powder
  4. 1 tsp smoked paprika
  5. Salt & pepper to taste
  6. Fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Toss potatoes with avocado oil and seasonings.
  3. Spread evenly on a baking tray.
  4. Roast for 35–40 minutes, flipping halfway for crispiness.
  5. Garnish with parsley and enjoy!

Why it’s gut-friendly:
 Avocado oil is stable at high heat and easy to digest.

🫒 2. Olive Oil Garlic Green Beans

A healthy side dish that feels gourmet but takes less than 10 minutes.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb fresh green beans
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt & pepper
  • Lemon zest (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Steam green beans for 3–4 minutes.
  2. In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté garlic.
  3. Add green beans, salt, pepper, and toss lightly.
  4. Top with lemon zest for brightness.

Why it’s gut-friendly:
 Olive oil supports digestion and provides antioxidants.

🧈 3. Ghee Mashed Potatoes

Creamy, rich, comforting — but lighter on the stomach than butter-heavy versions.

Ingredients:

  • 4 large potatoes, boiled and peeled
  • 2–3 tbsp ghee
  • ½ cup warm milk (or dairy-free milk)
  • Salt & pepper
  • Chives (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Mash potatoes until smooth.
  2. Add warm milk and ghee.
  3. Season and whip until creamy.
  4. Sprinkle with chives before serving.

Why it’s gut-friendly:
 Ghee contains butyrate — a nutrient that nourishes the gut lining.

🥥 4. Coconut Oil Holiday Cookies

Soft, chewy, and perfect for gifting — all without seed oils or margarine.

Ingredients:

  • 1⁄3 cup coconut oil (melted)
  • ½ cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 ¼ cups flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: chocolate chips, cranberries, nuts

Instructions:

  1. Mix coconut oil, sugar, egg, and vanilla.
  2. Add dry ingredients and mix into dough.
  3. Scoop onto baking sheet.
  4. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes.

Why it’s gut-friendly:
 Coconut oil has MCTs — fats that digest quickly and smoothly.

🥕 5. Honey-Glazed Carrots in Olive Oil

Naturally sweet, buttery-soft, and a hit with kids.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb carrots, sliced
  • 1 ½ tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • Salt & pepper
  • Fresh thyme (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Toss carrots with olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper.
  2. Bake at 400°F (205°C) for 25–30 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle with thyme before serving.

Why it’s gut-friendly:
 Olive oil keeps the dish light while supporting gut health.

These seed-oil-free holiday recipes prove that:
✔️ Healthy can still taste amazing
✔️ Family favorites can be upgraded
✔️ You can enjoy holiday meals without bloating
✔️ Natural fats make cooking easier and more flavorful

Try one (or all five!) this season to nourish your gut and bring warm, delicious dishes to the table.