Want to indulge in the sweets over the holidays but still need to make sure that they are healthy? If so, these healthy Christmas cookies are made with healthy ingredients and still bring in some fun flavors for the holidays.
These cookies skip the white and brown sugar and use healthier alternatives to sweeten them up. You’ll find a mix of different cookies here, but all are healthy and delicious!
This collection includes everything from flavorful sugar cookies made with less sugar to gingerbread and holiday seasoned cookies that bring in the essence of Christmas. Enjoy them at your holiday parties, arrange them on decorative holiday cookie platter or gift them to friends and family for the holidays.
You’ll find a great assortment of Christmas cookies that are:
- refined sugar free
- great for kids, toddlers and adults too
- fairly easy to make with healthier ingredients
- healthy options for Christmas baking
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Why You’ll Love These Christmas Cookie Recipes
- Alternative sugars – these Christmas cookies use alternative sugars for sweeteners that are healthier than refined sugar. You’ll find cookies made with no sugar, maple syrup, coconut sugar, monk fruit or stevia.
- Gluten flours – most of these recipes use gluten free flour mix, almond flour or oat flour making these cookies for Christmas great options for those who eat gluten free.
- Fun & festive without the guilt – from sugar free sprinkles to chocolate dipped to nuts and cranberries, these Christmas cookie recipes bring in the flavors of the holidays while still being healthy.
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Favorite Healthy Cookie Recipes
This is my handpicked list of the BEST healthy christmas cookies out there!
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1 – Grain-Free Amaretto Cookies
With no sugar added, these amaretto cookies are a healthy Christmas cookie you can enjoy and not feel guilty about. This recipe is also gluten-free, vegan, and paleo friendly.
2 – Almond Flour Sugar Cookies
Light and crispy, these healthy sugar cookies are easy to make. You can decorate these easy sugar cookies or add sprinkles to make them festive for the holidays this time of year.
3 – Keto Butter Cookies
Only a few simple ingredients are needed to make these delicious butter cookies. The cookies are made with Monk fruit, almond flour, sugar free chocolate, and pistachios for an easy and fun holiday Christmas cookie that will become one of your favorite things.
4 – Peanut Butter Cookies
Only 2 ingredients are needed to make these peanut butter cookies! The easy to make cookies just need peanut butter and a bit of maple syrup to make this low-sugar christmas cookie.
5 – Vegan Gingerbread Cookies
Gingerbread is the perfect flavor for the holiday season and these cute little healthy gingerbread cookies are easy to make and will be a family favorite. This great recipe uses canned pumpkin puree, maple syrup, molasses, and mix of flour and spices.
6 – Maple Candied Pecan Cookies
The perfect treat for the season, these maple candied pecan cookies are a healthy Christmas cookie you can make for friends and family. You’ll love the chewy bite that have a crunch thanks to the pecan bits in this easy recipe.
7- Italian Anise Christmas Cookies
Sugar free sprinkles, a light but sweet glaze, and a licorice flavored anise cookie are a tasty addition to your cookie tray this year. These melt-in-your mouth cookies are sure to be a hit.
8- Almond Flour Shortbread Cookies
Made with just 3 ingredients, this healthy christmas cookie recipe is a crumbly bite of deliciousness. The cookies are made with almond flour, maple syrup, and coconut butter. You can create a delicious chocolate mix to dip the cookies in for even more fun.
9- Walnut and Chocolate Raw Vegan Cookies
Low carb, loaded with chocolate, easy to make, and high in healthy fats, these walnut and chocolate cookies are perfect for when you want a healthy Christmas cookie. Made with coconut oil, coconut sugar and cocoa powder. Everyone will love the mix of cranberries, dark chocolate, walnuts, almond flours, and hint of orange flavors especially during christmas time.
10- Maple Pecan No Bake Cookies
A no bake cookie that’s perfect for the holidays, these treats are made with oats, maple syrup, and chopped pecans for a nutty sweet holiday cookie dessert.
11 – Chocolate Almond Butter Cookies
Flourless and naturally healthy, these chocolate almond butter cookies have a nutty taste and are loaded with flavor for the holidays and would be great on a dessert table.
12- Peanut Butter Blossoms
No need to feel guilty for the holidays when it comes to sweets, you can enjoy these peanut butter blossom cookies that are sweetened with honey instead of refined sugar, delicious, and healthy. They pair perfectly with hot chocolate
13 – Healthy Gluten Free Breakfast Cookies
Made with healthy ingredients like fruit, dark chocolate, and healthy sugar alternatives, these holiday cookies are sweet treats that are perfect for the holidays. Enjoy them with the family or gift them to friends and family.
14- Oatmeal Banana Cookies
These banana oatmeal cookies are made with bananas, chocolate chips, rolled oats, and yogurt to make a healthy and flavorful cookie everyone can enjoy for the holidays.
15- Healthy Chocolate Haystack Cookies
A classic no bake treat that gets a healthy spin, these chocolate haystack cookies are made with maple syrup, shredded coconut, oats, and flaxseed. Coconut cream is used instead of heavy cream.
16 – French Chocolate Mendiant
Enjoy a healthy dessert for the holidays and special occasions with these French treats. The cookies are made with almonds, pecans, dark chocolate, coconut, peanuts, and raisins of your choice and made a great edible gift during the most wonderful time of the year. Use cranberries or craisins to mix up the flavor a bit.
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