WARNING: Do Not Read on an Empty Stomach

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Lights, check. Gifts, check. Healthy diet, um pass? During this season, everything comes in excess from decorations, presents, and especially food. With holiday events and family parties, our diets fade and our pants get noticeably tighter. Awful to think about when you’re trying to look your absolute best for New Year’s Eve! It’s inhuman and cruel to have diets during the holiday season, so be smart and manage what you eat and enjoy without sacrificing flavor.

We here at HydraFacial™ aren’t just obsessed with skin, but we also love to eat :). Our staff has provided some of their personal favorite food blogs! These bloggers live, breath, and obviously enjoy food! They’ve come up with some festive, delicious baking recipes that will make you the star of any party or dinner. These healthy alternatives to holiday treats keep you feeling guiltless while helping you maintain your waistline.


Chocolate Peppermint Molten Cakes
WHY WE LIKE IT: Perfection is what comes to mind when looking at these molten cakes. Two quintessential holiday flavors are in the name, so how could you go wrong? It’s perfect for upcoming cold, blistering nights!

Praline Pumpkin Cake with Whipped Cream Frosting
WHY WE LIKE IT: Try this delicious cake to be served at Christmas dinner! The nuts add a crunchy dimension to the smooth, velvety cake. An easy recipe that offers a flurry of flavors!

Vegan Ginger Cookies
WHY WE LIKE IT: This has no dairy? Yes! Feast on these ultimate delicious dairy-free cookies that bring all the Christmas flavors in a guiltless dessert!

Very Chocolate Cookie
WHY WE LIKE IT: You can’t ever go wrong with chocolate! This recipe calls for no eggs, so there is no denying the chocolate is the main star!

Chocolate Cranberry Cupcake
WHY WE LIKE IT: Paula Deen, the darling of irresistible cooking! These cupcakes don’t fall short of tantalizingly delicious with the mixture of chocolate and cranberry. Also, cupcakes are more practical during the holidays… less dishes!

Peanut Butter Cookie
WHY WE LIKE IT: Picture-perfect peanut butter cookies that’ll only take 6 ingredients for you to make! Everyone will be begging you for more! Ideal for holiday gifting… the trick is to try not to eat them all before you do :)

Eggnog Cheesecake Cupcake with Dolce Du Leche
WHY WE LIKE IT: Known as a holiday indulgence, eggnog is a staple of Christmas culture. Whether you like it or not is another story. These cupcakes combine two ultimate flavors resulting in delectable, irresistible cupcake.

Honey Roasted Pears
WHY WE LIKE IT: In the midst of all the baked goods, it’s refreshing to find a simple delicious recipe for a fruit that’s in season! This recipe highlights the natural sweet flavors of both components. You won’t feel guilty about returning for seconds!

So put on your apron, channel your inner baker, and make those bellies scream “THANK YOU”! Happy Baking :)