Lightened-Up Hanukkah Recipes
Celebrate the Festival of Lights while staying on track—and without missing out on a single latke.
Staying on track toward your wellness goals during Hanukkah doesn't mean passing on your favorites. (Latkes…we're talking about latkes.) With a few slight tweaks, your meal can be big on nutrition and taste and lower in Points™. Get started by lightening up your go-to recipes with the below tips from Leslie Fink, a WW recipe editor and in-house nutritionist. Then check out our recipe roundup to put together a healthier holiday menu.
3 Ways to Lighten Up Your Hanukkah Dinner
Bake latkes or make them in the air fryer, instead of frying them, to cut saturated fat and bring down the Points value, suggests Fink.
Rethink condiments to cut Points without losing flavor. Instead of topping latkes with a dollop of sour cream, consider plain nonfat Greek yogurt or applesauce.
Substitute whole-wheat or whole-grain matzo meal when making the balls for matzo ball soup, says Fink. It adds more fiber and protein (read: fewer Points). And here's a wouldn’t-have-thought-of-that cooking hack: Adding a little seltzer to the mix can keep the matzo balls light and fluffy.
