Hanukkah is late this year. But it’s not too early to plan ahead! We love celebrating the winter holidays. Whether you are Jewish or just enjoy learning about other cultures, Hanukkah is a wonderful holiday to enjoy with friends and family.
Over the years, we have featured a lot of recipes for Hanukkah. We have shared low-carb latkes. Then, we featured low-carb desserts. Last year, we focused on savory options.
Now we are back to desserts. You can never have too many recipe options up your sleeves, especially not holiday recipes! As Hanukkah is a holiday focused on celebrating oil, the recipes tend to be less healthy. These versions are slightly lighter to help you enjoy the eight-day celebration without throwing your health plans off track.
Many people avoid blintzes because of the carbs in the crepe wrapping and the sweet filling. But this version uses a noncaloric sweetener for the filling and completely removes the flour. Instead, it uses soy protein isolate. If you must watch your protein intake, be aware that a serving has almost 13 grams. That’s good for some people but could be an issue for people with kidney concerns. A serving has 253 calories, 3.5 grams of carbs, 0.2 grams of fiber and 21 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
This recipe doesn’t taste exactly like traditional challah bread. But it is delicious and is perfect with traditional toppings. While the pictures show it covered in everything bagel seasoning, you can just egg-wash it for a sweeter finish. The recipe uses lupin flakes to remove the carbs. They are made from legumes. If someone in your family is allergic to peanuts, they may not be able to enjoy this bread safely! A serving has 187 calories, 8.6 grams of carbs, 5.1 grams of fiber and 12.5 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
Babka is a sweet brioche bread that is beautiful and impressive with its swirled patterns. This recipe uses a soft pretzel dough with a chewy texture you will love! Including yeast and inulin means this bread has a nice rise, and you’ll be thrilled with the texture when you bite into it! A serving has 235 calories, seven grams of carbs, four grams of fiber and 19 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
We shared a recipe for sufganiyot. It wasn’t fried. This one is slightly higher in fat because it is fried. However, we think it’s worth it. These delicious doughnuts taste more traditional and are perfect for filling them with your favorite low-carb jam. The nutritional information is for unfilled doughnuts. And remember, if you have a lot to do, it’s okay to serve the filling as a dip — no good guest will judge you! A serving has 209 calories, 9.8 grams of carbs, 6.9 grams of fiber and 13 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
Hanukkah doesn’t start until December 25. But getting prepared now means you can relax and enjoy the festival when it happens. We hope it’s terrific!
