Christmas Crunch, Santa's Punch & Cleaner Air.
Crackers, Caramel and chocolate - a holiday hit. Plus, a red holiday punch to help celebrate the season. Stop breathing artificially scented aerosol air "purifiers" and get clean ones.
You want to make a beautiful pie but realize the time and effort just isn’t worth it. This dessert will be a hit at any party - really anytime of the year. We often overcomplicate desserts when really it just needs 4 ingredients and little time.
My kids every year are so excited when I bring back Christmas Crunch. Technically, this is a spin on Christmas crack but I do not like that name :) so we changed it and no one knows the difference. This recipe was made clean by not using a traditional wheat flour cracker, avoiding chocolate with soy, natural flavors and milkfat plus butter that works for you instead of against you.
There are many ways to make this original recipe your own - chop up peppermint on top, pecans, peanuts, almonds, peanut butter, sprinkles, shredded coconut to name a few. I applaud you to try some varieties but keep some of the crackers with just chocolate — your family will thank you!
Next up - Santa’s Punch. I encourage you to steer clear of vodkas that are made from grains. Grains are inflammatory. They contain a protein called ATIS which are part of the natural defense system of wheat seeds against pests and pathogens. Many say all vodka is gluten-free because of the distillation process while others say small fragments of grains are still in there and people experience symptoms as if they have been contaminated with grains. It does make a difference. Grain-based alcohol will make you more swollen, prone to headache and a hangover.
See chart below for cleaner brands of both vodkas and sparkling water so that your holiday cocktail can be clean - no headaches or swelling or becoming flushed - YAY!
Happy Holidays to your family. I hope you are taking time to slow down and evaluate all that you have done this year. It is my intention to help you better yourself and your family. I try to give the tools in digestible format but it is ultimately up to you to better your grocery haul, meals and your life. I am cheering you on!!
Christmas Crunch
Serves 24
1 box clean crackers (see images for options)
1 c coconut sugar