Guiltless ?holiday sweets

Christmas parties. Family gatherings. The steady supply of decadent treats in the company break room. You know you’re going to be tempted to splurge this month. Rather than succumb completely or abstain in gloomy self-denial, you can nosh smart this holiday season.

Here are some satisfying, tasty alternatives to those decadent classics in your near future.

THE TEMPTATION: Red velvet cake

INSTEAD: Zucchini dark chocolate bread

THE TEMPTATION: Iced sugar cookies

INSTEAD: Low-fat gingerbread cookies

THE TEMPTATION: Peppermint bark

SPLURGE: Just eat half as much! Peppermint bark is a holiday staple.

THE TEMPTATION: Eggnog

INSTEAD: CC’s Guiltless Cinnamon Roll Latte

THE TEMPTATION: Hot chocolate

INSTEAD: Fat-free Nestle Hot Chocolate with skim milk and a peppermint stick

THE TEMPTATION: Pumpkin pie with 400 calories a slice

INSTEAD: Make your own! Substitute Truvia or Splenda and egg whites to save 267 calories.