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9 Festive Twists on Family Favourites for an Australian Christmas

Published December 15, 2022
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9 Festive Twists on Family Favourites for an Australian Christmas
Published December 15, 2022
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This holiday season we’re mixing things up with twists on traditional Christmas dishes from around the world. First up, we explore some seasonal dishes for those celebrating Christmas in the summer heat. If you’re in the Southern Hemisphere — we’re looking at you, Australia — these light, festive Australian Christmas dishes could be a new favourite for your dining table.

1. CHOCOLATE PAVLOVAS FOR TWO | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

9 Festive Twists on Family Favourites for an Australian Christmas

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 200; Total Fat: 1g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 5mg; Sodium: 53mg; Carbohydrate: 41g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 32g; Protein 10g

2. MAKE-AHEAD EGG & SAUSAGE CASSEROLE | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 360; Total Fat: 19g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 107mg; Sodium: 866mg; Carbohydrate: 27g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 4g; Protein 22g

3. SPICED APPLE SHRUB MOCKTAIL | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

9 Festive Twists on Family Favourites for an Australian Christmas

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 61; Total Fat: 0g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 4mg; Carbohydrate: 16g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 14g; Protein: 0g

4. GRILLED CHICKEN, LENTIL AND PEACH SALAD | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 258; Total Fat: 10g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 7g; Cholesterol: 44mg; Sodium: 465mg; Carbohydrate: 26g; Dietary Fiber: 8g; Sugar: 14g; Protein: 19g

5. LEMON, PISTACHIO & BERRY FROZEN YOGURT BARK | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

9 Festive Twists on Family Favourites for an Australian Christmas

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 113; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 10mg; Sodium: 60mg; Carbohydrate: 10g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 8g

6. SHEET PAN ROASTED PORK, BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND KALE | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 284; Total Fat: 13g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 9g; Cholesterol: 60mg; Sodium: 577mg; Carbohydrate: 19g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 3g; Protein 26g

7. TWO-POTATO SKILLET GRATIN CASSEROLE | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

9 Festive Twists on Family Favourites for an Australian Christmas

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 218; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 11mg; Sodium: 240mg; Carbohydrate: 24g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 5g; Protein 2g

8. NUTTY CHERRY-STRAWBERRY CRISP | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 393; Total Fat: 26g; Saturated Fat: 18g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 169mg; Carbohydrate: 39g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 13g; Protein: 6g

9. TWO-PEA SALAD WITH SIMPLE SEARED SALMON | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

9 Festive Twists on Family Favourites for an Australian Christmas

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 384; Total Fat: 21g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 85mg; Sodium: 348mg; Carbohydrate: 9g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 3g; Protein 39g

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The information in this article is provided solely for informational purposes. This information is not medical advice and should not be relied upon when making medical decisions, or to diagnose or treat a health condition or illness. You should seek the advice of a physician or a medical professional before beginning any dietary programs or plans, exercise regimen or any other fitness or wellness activities.

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