The holiday season is a time for a lot of things – spending time with family and friends, giving gifts, celebrating the real reason behind the season and of course food. There is a good reason why people tend to pack on the pound during the holidays. With all the delicious foods found in abundance, it’s impossible to resist.
I think the last thing on our minds during the holidays is making “better for you” choices. With homemade chocolate chip cookies fresh out of the oven staring you in the face it’s hard to think about reaching for a piece of fruit.
Usually we think about making better food choices after the holiday season – right around New Years.
Santa Cruz Organic, makers of delicious organic juice, fruit spreads, peanut butter and more has some great tips for a Happy ORGANIC Holiday.
- Get your fruit on – Even though the winter months are ahead, eating a variety of fruits and veggies is still the best way to get a wide range of nutrients. Organic fruit is the first ingredient in Santa Cruz Organic Fruit Spreads, making it a better-for-you topping option.
- Jump for joy – Get moving this holiday season with fun activities the whole family can enjoy. Sign up for a holiday run or walk in your area or visit your local ice-skating rink.
- Go certified – Choose Certified Organic products to make a holiday meal that’s good for your family and for the planet. Santa Cruz Organic offers more than 60 great tasting USDA Certified Organic products, so you can create a delicious organic holiday meal from start to finish.
- Treat yourself! – An organic holiday is all about balance. Feel good about treating yourself and your family with recipes like this one for Thumbprint Cookies. A recipe card is included in your package.
These are great tips, and Santa Cruz Organic has plenty of delicious products you could incorporate into your holiday festivities. For example, you can use Santa Cruz Organic’s fruit spreads in your baking recipes. My personal favorite is the Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies made with Santa Cruz Organic Fruit Spread (your choice) and Santa Cruz Organic Dark Roasted Creamy Peanut Butter. They look just like other traditional Thumb Print Cookies made during the holidays, with the exception that these are made with organic ingredients.
Their Cranberry Pomegranate Pears would make for an elegant dessert for your holiday dinner party.
And their Apple Sauce Breakfast Cookies would be fun to serve your out of town guests for breakfast.
These are all great recipes to make and enjoy during the holiday season (and beyond).
I am a fan of Santa Cruz Organic juices and fruit spreads. I like their peanut butter too, but that is a bit more of an acquired taste for some people (I like it, as does my kids, but my husband doesn’t).
Check out www.SantaCruzOrganic.com for recipes and tips on how to live an organic lifestyle. You can also check out the brand and their products on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.
Kimberly
*I received free product samples in exchange for my participation. The opinions expressed are my own and not influenced in any way.
Natalie Brown says
Their fruit spreads sound delicious! I think the Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies would be high on my favorites list too. So tasty! Thanks for the fun review. 🙂
Birdiebee says
Thanks for the great tips. These cookies look delicious.