Holiday festivities almost always include sweets! Keep your heart healthy and happy with five tasty, easy, dietitian-approved recipes. Browse to find your next Christmas family favourite.
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Yogurt lemon cake with berry sauce
This light lemon cake is a perfect baked good to end a meal — enjoy with the berry sauce for a festive touch.
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Pear and lentil muffins
Lentils in muffins? You bet. They add a punch of protein and fibre to these delectable baked snacks, and keep them perfectly moist.
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Quinoa raspberry muffins
So light and full of raspberry flavour, with the added protein of quinoa in each bite. Try varying the flavour with different frozen fruit.
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Tangy lemon custard pie with fruit
A light custard and soft crust make this pie an easy dessert to share with friends.
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Oatmeal blueberry walnut muffins
These muffins are well balanced with sweet blueberry taste and earthy oats and the slight crunch of walnuts.
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