Beat the winter blues with this low FODMAP holiday recipes collection! Browse our beverages, meals and desserts for a recipe you are sure to enjoy. Whether you are cooking for yourself or for a dinner party, we hope to provide some inspiration this holiday season.
BEVERAGES
Mock Mulled Wine
A creative twist on this classic holiday beverage. Although wine is low FODMAP, alcohol can irritate your gut and may trigger IBS symptoms. Cranberry juice replaces the wine for an alcohol-free mulled wine!
Holiday Mocktail
Cranberry juice saves the day once more! Mint and pomegranate seeds make a tasty garnish on this low FODMAP mocktail.
Hot Chocolate
Calling all chocolate lovers: this recipe uses dark chocolate AND cocoa powder for a double chocolate drink!
Peppermint White Hot Chocolate
If you are a fan of Second Cup, you may have had to give up some of your favourite hot drinks. Here is a low FODMAP version of their peppermint white hot chocolate!
Alcohol can be tricky if you have IBS. If you know a drink or two won’t trigger symptoms for you, check out these great tips on selecting low FODMAP alcohol. Post by Alana Scott at A Little Bit Yummy.
BREAKFAST
Gingerbread Oatmeal
This gingerbread oatmeal is a fun, festive twist on a breakfast classic. Who doesn’t love the comforting smell of ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg?
Pizza Frittata
Swap out the usual scrambled eggs for a fluffy frittata made with mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and oregano. This Italian style dish can be made for lunch or dinner too!
SOUPS
Carrot Ginger Soup
The perfect way to stay warm in the winter while sneaking some more veggies into your diet. Fennel bulb replaces high-FODMAP onion, and tastes great in both soups and stews!
Registered Dietitian and low FODMAP expert Kate Scarlata created a wonderful tomatosoup with hidden pieces of melty mozzarella. Pair with a grilled cheese sandwich for one of the most classic food duos.
ENTRÉES
Impress dinner guests with an entrée made with a unique ingredient – chips! That’s right, potato chips, walnuts, lemon zest, dill and olive oil create a perfectly crusty layer atop the salmon fillet. Bonus: it only takes ~15 minutes in the oven! Recipe by Patsy Catsos MS, RDN, LD.
This recipe brings potatoes, lentils and dairy-free cheese together for a delicious vegan shepherd’s pie. Perfect for that Meatless Monday dinner! Recipe by Alana Scott at A Little Bit Yummy.
SIDES
Say goodbye to boring vegetable side dishes! These beautifully roasted vegetables are covered in a ginger maple glaze. When making this recipe, be sure to use canned beets as they are lower FODMAP than fresh. Recipe by Alana Scott at A Little Bit Yummy.
A must-have side dish at holiday dinner parties. This recipe shows how to be resourceful when no fresh or frozen cranberries are available – dried cranberries can be rehydrated and used in their place! Recipe by Alana Scott at A Little Bit Yummy.
These mini casseroles are the perfect appetizer or side dish for just about anyone’s diet! Gluten free, dairy free, packed with nutrients. Plus they’re pretty cute. Recipe by Alana Scott at A Little Bit Yummy.
DESSERTS
Double Chocolate Cranberry Pecan Cookies
Once again, chocolate AND cocoa powder come together to make a double chocolate treat. Those on a low FODMAP diet can have up to THREE of these soft, gooey cookies per serving! This might be Lauren’s favourite of all the low FODMAP holiday recipes.
Shortbread Cookies
After much trial and error, Lauren has perfected this low FODMAP shortbread recipe! Arguably the most classic holiday dessert, these shortbread cookies are a must-make this winter. Lauren had the brilliant idea of using a mini muffin pan to ensure the cookies keep their shape.
Easy Peanut Butter Cookies
These peanut butter cookies are super simple to make, and freeze really easily. Try making a large batch and storing them in the freezer for a steady supply of cookies throughout the winter.
The greatest pie of all time (personal opinion) has been made low FODMAP! Bring this pie along to a holiday party and impress your friends and family with how good low FODMAP can taste. Recipe by Patsy Catsos MS, RDN, LD.
Unleash your inner chef with these café-worthy gluten free biscotti. Buttercream icing and sprinkles top it all off for a festive treat! Recipe by Kate Scarlata, RDN Low FODMAP Expert.
Fill your kitchen with the smell of ginger, cinnamon and cloves!These soft ginger cookies are low FODMAP at 1-2 cookies per serving. Recipe by Alana Scott at A Little Bit Yummy.
And that’s a wrap! Let us know in the comments if you make any of these low FODMAP holiday recipes, we would love to hear how they turn out.
ABOUT THE GUEST AUTHOR
Kathleen is a fourth-year Applied Human Nutrition major at the University of Guelph. She is passionate about plant-based nutrition as well as ethics and sustainability surrounding food. She hopes to become a Registered Dietitian so she can help others live a healthy happy life!
