Gut-Friendly Holiday Recipes That Won’t Leave You Bloated

The holidays are filled with delicious foods—but many of them are heavy, dairy-filled, or loaded with sugar, which can leave your gut struggling. These recipes are light, flavorful, and festive, so you can enjoy the holiday table without the bloat.

Recipe 1: Roasted Root Veggie Salad with Pomegranate

Ingredients (4 servings):

• 2 cups roasted carrots + parsnips
• 1 cup roasted beets
• ½ cup pomegranate seeds
• 2 tbsp olive oil + 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• Fresh parsley + pumpkin seeds to top

Directions:

Toss roasted veggies with pomegranate, drizzle with balsamic and olive oil, sprinkle with pumpkin seeds + parsley.

Recipe 2: Dairy-Free Green Bean Casserole

Ingredients (6 servings):

• 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
• 1 onion, sliced thin
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup almond milk
• 2 tbsp gluten-free flour
• Salt, pepper, thyme to taste

Directions:

Blanch green beans. Sauté onion + mushrooms. Whisk almond milk with flour to thicken, combine with veggies, bake at 375°F for 20 minutes.

Recipe 3: Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark

Ingredients (8 servings):

• 2 cups dark chocolate chips (70%+)
• 2 tbsp crushed peppermint (dye-free)
• 1 tsp coconut oil

Directions:

Melt chocolate + coconut oil, spread on parchment. Sprinkle peppermint on top, chill until hardened, break into pieces.