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When you think of the holiday season we bet your mind goes to delicious desserts! Tis the season to gain 5 extra pounds right? Wrong! You can have your mouthwatering desserts and STILL stay on track with your healthy eating. We’ve gathered the most amazing healthy desserts perfect for any Christmas event you plan to host or attend!
Pies, Cakes, cupcakes, Christmas bark, and of course fruitcake! All with healthier ingredients that will fit any diet or meal plan you are on. By replacing your sugar, corn syrup, and switching flours you can easily cut down those unnecessary calories! The best part? You won’t miss it! These amazing desserts taste dare we say… better than those sugar packed ones!
Now we aren’t saying they are all sugar free but we have the perfect mix of both. Even some recipes perfect to make for Christmas morning! Yogurt Christmas trees, Strawberry Santa’s, and some amazing Cinnamon overnight oats!
Check out complete listing of Healthy Desserts For Christmas below.
Amazing Healthy Desserts For Christmas
There’s something magical about baking during the Holiday season. There’s endless recipes out there you can be making for holiday parties, classroom parties, Christmas dinners, and even Christmas morning. But why make just any old recipe when you can make healthier ones that still taste amazing but won’t make you break your diet or pack on extra pounds!
Keto, vegan, lactose free, you name it we’ve included something that will work for everyone. Cheesecakes, pies, cookies, cakes, cupcakes, and even some super festive recipes! You won’t believe your eyes when you see how many options you have this Christmas season. Get scrolling and get inspired this Christmas season.
Whatever you end up making we know it will be delicious and a new favorite by all who get to taste it. Happy Holidays!
Healthy Christmas Desserts
Get ready for holiday entertaining by making this incredible White Chocolate Cranberry Bread. It’s so easy to make and is filled with plump fresh cranberries, creamy white chocolate chips, and the top is drizzled with melted chocolate and more cranberries. This quick bread happens to be keto, low-carb, gluten-free, and grain-free too.
Keto Caramel Pecan Bark is the ultimate indulgence. This tastes like the very best caramel pecan turtle from a chocolate shop combined with classic cracker toffee aka Keto Christmas Crack.
Just in time for the holiday season, here is a super easy recipe for crunchy and sweet Air Fryer Candied Pecans. Air fry this special treat for parties or as an edible gift. These candied nuts are great for snacking or for putting on salads.
Melt-in-your-mouth Chocolate Peppermint Fudge is so perfect for the Holiday season. It's made with only 5 healthy ingredients, including coconut milk and Medjool dates for a natural touch of sweetness. This rich and creamy fudge also doubles as a thoughtful homemade gift idea.
‘Tis the season for cookies and lots of them. In the last couple of weeks, I’ve shared a couple of einkorn cookie recipes: chocolate chip cookies and jam thumbprint cookies. Today, we’re going with a classic, again made with einkorn flour: sugar cookies.
Healthy Raspberry Cookies are a delicious treat with the sweet flavors of raspberry, chewy oatmeal, and melty chocolate chips. And with the protein powder, you get all sorts of yummy benefits from these cookies. They can be served as a snack, dessert, or even for breakfast.
Peanut Butter Date Bark is a healthy dessert for satisfying your sweet tooth made with dates, peanut butter, and chocolate. Customize it by adding your favorite toppings, like banana chips, sea salt, and roasted peanuts, or even bacon bits!
This gluten-free, dairy-free cranberry Christmas cake is simple, nutritious and oh so tasty! Perfect for holiday parties or just for dessert when you feel like it. Made with eggs, coconut flour, coconut oil, maple syrup or honey, cranberries (obviously!) and other wholefood ingredients.
These healthy nanaimo bars are made with whole foods, minimal sugar and no custard powder or dairy, making them a guilt-free Canadian Christmas treat!
If you’re looking for AIP desserts to enjoy during the holidays, you have to try these AIP Gingerbread Cookies. It’s a family friendly AIP Christmas cookie.
These AIP Christmas Cookies are the perfect paleo cutout cookies to make with your kids this holiday season. Or you can just save these elegantly decorated AIP cookies for yourself.
This Gluten and Nut Free Christmas Pudding is the perfect dessert for your Christmas dinner and ideal for those with allergies. This allergy free Christmas pudding is light and fruity, you won’t even miss the gluten, nuts or alcohol.
Zimtsterne, or German cinnamon stars are a light, gluten free cookie which I discovered in Germany at the Christmas markets, thanks to a friend. With this authentic German cookie recipe, you can make them in your own kitchen, wherever you live.
This chocolate cream pie recipe has a rich chocolate flavor and a smooth creamy texture with a nutty crust. It’s the perfect dessert for holidays or special occasions and can be made vegan, keto or paleo.
These Whole Wheat Chocolate Cookies are a vegan holiday baking recipe that is egg & dairy free – made with cacao powder, pure vanilla, flaxseeds, and whole wheat flour from One Degree Organics.
Pumpkin pie filling piled high with crunchy streusel topping make up this perfectly spiced Pumpkin Crisp! It’s the perfect way to have all the best flavors of pumpkin pie with a nutty cinnamon topping that’s all crunch.
This Winter Fruit Salad is super fresh, juicy, and tossed with a honey lime dressing that makes it irresistible! Deep into the winter months, there’s still plenty of fruit ‘in season’ so to speak for all those fresh produce cravings. Sweet pineapple combines together with kiwi and mandarin oranges, with a bright pop of juicy pomegranate arils, and some optional blueberries. It’s perfect alongside so many recipes for brunch, potlucks, and holiday meals as well.
Festive fruit & nut flavours combine in this deliciously rich & moist Raw Vegan Fruit Cake. A fabulous alternative to traditional baked Christmas cake & so easy to make!
These healthy pumpkin protein balls are the perfect fall snack to enjoy in under 15 minutes. Made with oats, pumpkin puree, protein powder, and maple syrup, these no-bake energy bites are so easy to make and taste like pumpkin pie! They're vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free with no peanut butter.
These healthy 2-ingredient peanut butter cookies have no egg, butter, milk, or flour. They are completely vegan, gluten-free, and incredibly easy to make. They have the best soft, chewy texture and delicious peanut butter flavor that's not too sweet.
These healthy cinnamon roll overnight oats are perfectly sweet, delicious, and so easy to make! With a cinnamon-sugar swirl in every serving, they taste just like cinnamon buns. Made with yogurt and almond milk, this recipe is vegan, dairy-free, and naturally gluten-free for both kids and adults to enjoy.
Satisfy your sweet cravings guilt-free with these Flourless Chickpea Brownies. These high-protein brownies are a delightful twist on the classic, combining the goodness of chickpeas, the rich creaminess of peanut butter, and the nutty charm of almond meal.
Indulge in this insanely delicious Air Fryer Fried Bananas dusted with cinnamon and cocoa powder and glazed with maple syrup for a quick healthy dessert! Just a few ingredients and a perfect treat can be made with ripe bananas easily in an air fryer.
This Keto Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe is sugar free and gluten free. It’s so creamy and luscious that you won’t believe it’s keto diet friendly! It’s made with a coconut flour and chocolate crust, and a rich chocolate cheesecake filling. To top, a mound of fresh strawberries, blackberries and raspberries.
This Healthy Apple crumble features warm cinnamon apple filling and a perfectly nutty, crumbly topping made using almond flour, pecans, and coconut oil. It is straightforward to make, gluten-free, and is a healthier dessert for apple season.
You're going to love these pear muffins with juicy bites of baked pears, sweet cinnamon, and a handful of rolled oats. Drizzle some honey onto these healthy pear muffins and enjoy with a cup of tea for a comforting, easy breakfast.
This old-fashioned pear cobbler recipe is super simple to make and is one of my go-to desserts to make when I'm having people over. Impress your guests with this fancy, secretly effortless recipe.
These carrot muffins are packed full of carrots and a delicious cream cheese filling. A healthier option to a piece of carrot cake!
This healthy cranberry orange bread brings together the bright and zingy flavors of orange and cranberries, with added texture from chopped pecans. This gorgeous, festive bread is perfect for fall, winter, and the holiday season!
These perfectly delightful Eggnog Cupcakes with Eggnog Buttercream icing are the perfect treat when you are craving something sweet. This will soon be a holiday favorite in your home!
Baked Gluten-Free Vegan Gingerbread Doughnuts (Allergy-Free, Paleo)
A healthy holiday donut recipe you'll love! These Baked Gluten-Free Vegan Gingerbread Doughnuts are paleo, allergy-free, grain-free, and perfect for breakfast, dessert, a Christmas brunch, or an afternoon snack! They're seasonally spiced, topped with a sugar-free glaze, easy and kid-friendly!
The classic Italian cookie now as a healthy gluten-free, vegan, keto, and paleo recipe! Grain-Free Amaretto Cookies made with almond flour and no added sugars or oils will be a delicious addition to the dessert platter!
This three ingredient date fudge has become a family favourite recipe in our house. It’s healthy, easy to make, and really hits the spot for even the biggest chocolate craving!
An easy, moist, flavorful gluten-free fruit cake (also known as Christmas cake) made with almond flour. Easily made vegan or dairy-free and naturally alcohol-free.
These Strawberry Santa Claus Hats are adorable for breakfast for your family on Christmas morning, as well as, a Christmas movie night or party!
This homemade Pecan Pie without Corn Syrup recipe tastes just as good as a traditional pecan pie, but healthier! A flaky, homemade pie crust is loaded with a delicious and simple maple pecan pie filling and then baked to gooey perfection. Serve up this recipe on Thanksgiving or Christmas and watch it disappear before your eyes!
Thanksgiving dessert can be delicious, and even a little good for you!, with this Homemade Sweet Potato Pie Recipe. Simply swap in coconut milk with the pumpkin puree and fall spices, and bake it all together in a flaky, buttery pie crust. This recipe is the perfect sweet for all your holiday celebrations, and it can easily be gluten-free and vegan, if needed!
These chocolate dipped oranges are an easy and delicious addition to any dessert table. They’re perfect for the holidays and can be prepared in advance. A sprinkle of fresh orange zest gives these juicy treats a big boost of citrusy flavor that contrasts beautifully with dark chocolate.
This sweet and delicious sugar free white chocolate and pomegranate cake is the perfect choice for a special occasion or for the Holidays. It is moist and rich with a delicate texture and the pomegranate glaze gives it a shimmery, festive touch.
This keto cranberry cake is a holiday show-stopper. It’s a buttery bundt cake that is studded with bright, fresh cranberries and marries the sweetness of the cake with the tartness of the cranberries beautifully.
This eggless coffee cake is moist, fluffy, and topped with a crisp cinnamon streusel. An easy-to-make wholesome treat that is ready in 40 minutes. This healthy coffee cake also happens to be vegan and gluten-free, too!
This Pecan Cream Pie recipe is easy, requiring only 9 ingredients and incredibly delicious. Made with coconut cream and naturally sweetened with dates, it's vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free (but you'd never know!).
Learn how to make an EDIBLE Christmas Tree the HEALTHY WAY! Learn how to make these healthy Christmas snacks with waffle cones, Greek yogurt and fruit. Kids love to create these fun Christmas snacks.
This healthy 4-ingredient banana bread recipe is quick and easy to make using self-rising flour to create a deliciously soft and fluffy texture. Without cake mix or baking soda, this is a simple, fuss-free recipe that's vegan-friendly and refined sugar-free!
Ensalada Navideña (or Mexican Christmas Fruit Salad) is a mixture of apples and other fruits covered in a dreamy and creamy dressing.
This Gingerbread Ice Cream is the perfect rich and creamy holiday dessert. It only takes a few simple whole foods plant based ingredients and it's perfect for vegans and non-vegans alike. This recipe is: vegan, oil-free, refined sugar-free, and gluten-free.
These Chewy Vegan Eggnog Cookies are the ultimate holiday cookie. They're super easy to make and have the perfect authentic eggnog flavor. This recipe is: vegan, oil-free, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free!
This Healthy Vegan Eggnog Cheesecake is the perfect rich, decadent, and flavorful holiday dessert. It's made with whole foods plant based ingredients, and is a crowd pleaser. This recipe is vegan, oil-free, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free.
Super Easy Dark Chocolate Date Bark is a healthier alternative to a Snickers bar. Date bark started as a viral trend thanks to @thathealthjunkie. With crunchy nuts, a caramel-like flavor from the chewy dates, and dark chocolate this treat is honestly deliciously unreal!
This is the BEST vegan gingerbread cake you’ll try! It’s incredibly fluffy and tender, uses simple ingredients, and features a homemade gingerbread spice blend and vanilla cream sauce that take it over the top. A must make during the holiday season!
Easy almond flour shortbread cookies that are delightfully crispy and made with only 3 ingredients! They are healthy, vegan, gluten-free, paleo, keto and can be made oil-free.
An easy recipe for some traditional Dutch Christmas cookies (Kerstkransjes) that you can hang in your Xmas tree. Super delicious at any time of the year!