Looking for kidney-friendly holiday recipes this season? Check out our 15 favorite recipes below that are sure to be a hit on any holiday table.
Our Favorite Kidney Friendly Holiday Recipes
- Baked Apple with Crumble Topping – This baked apple low potassium dessert is full of good for you ingredients, including rolled oats, walnuts and fruit!
- The Best Kidney Friendly Pumpkin (Free) Pie – This kidney-friendly pumpkin pie is so good, you’ll forget it isn’t actually pumpkin. Bonus: phosphorus, potassium, and sodium are reduced by more than 50% compared to regular pumpkin pie.
- Coconut Chocolate Almond Mousse – This decadent mousse is rich and creamy, and low in added sugar. The best part is that it’s a breeze to throw together!
- Gingerbread Bites – Try this perfectly spiced, iron rich, no bake dessert next time you need a sweet treat. We love that it has no added sugar.
- Magical Ginger Cookies – Looking for a kidney friendly cookie for the holiday season? Check out this low potassium version of gingerbread cookies!
- Pumpkin Mac and Cheese – This recipe is also gluten-free and dairy-free, making it a great choice to reduce inflammation.
- Pumpkin Spice Meringues – Get a low potassium pumpkin fix with these sweet, low calorie cookie.
- Roasted Cranberry and Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad – Bring this dish to your next potluck to help stay on track with your nutrition goals.
- Roasted Grape Crostini – Roasted grapes, balsamic glaze, ricotta cheese come together to make a fancy appetizer great for any holiday get together.
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- Easy Vegan Gravy – Gravy is an essential part of any holiday meal. Use unsalted vegetable stock to keep the sodium level low.
- Holiday Herb Stuffing – This herbed stuffing is easy to make and low in sodium. Try it and it may have a permanent spot on your holiday table.
- Low Sodium Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes – If you are watching your potassium, try swapping out some or all of the potatoes for cauliflower.
- Low Sodium Cranberry Sauce – You may never have canned cranberry sauce again! Make this recipe a few days ahead of time to save time.
- One-Pan Garlicky Green Beans with Slivered Almonds – This is a great kidney-friendly alternative to green bean casserole. We love the added crunch from the almonds!
- Pomegranate Non-Alcoholic Spritzer – This spritzer looks and feels festive for the holiday season. Use seltzer to avoid added sodium. Each serving has just over 200 grams of potassium.
Wondering how to enjoy the holidays while still meeting your nutrition goals? Follow these tips below for livable, lovable holiday mealtime.
- Bring a kidney-friendly dish that you know you will love!
- Fill your plate with vegetables (low potassium ones) to avoid filling up on other dishes that may contain excess sodium.
- If you are unsure about the menu at an event, have a small meal ahead of time. This will make it easier to watch portion size.
- If going to a restaurant, check the menu ahead of time for the best kidney-friendly choices.
- If you take phosphorus binders to help control phosphorus – don’t forget to bring them with you!
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