These easy to make healthy Christmas desserts are sure to be a hit with everyone during the holidays. They’re so tasty, no one will even know that these desserts are actually healthy for them!
Healthy Christmas desserts often get a bad rap. Once you attach the word healthy to any meal, your mind goes straight to boring foods that might not have much flavor. It happens most with the desserts.
Luckily, there are plenty of healthy desserts you can make for the holidays that are packed full of flavor so that you can enjoy them without all of the guilt.
You’ll find a great assortment of healthy holiday desserts that are:
- clean eating friendly
- fun & festive
- fairly easy to make with common ingredients
- healthy options for Christmas parties, Holiday gatherings and celebrations
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Why You’ll Love These Healthy Christmas Dessert Recipes
- good for a variety of diets – it can be tough to find desserts for everyone’s dietary preferences and needs so these recipes are low sugar, gluten free and good for most diets. You’ll even find some vegan, diary free and keto desserts included!
- Holiday themed – these desserts include traditional and classic Christmas foods like eggnog, gingerbread, cranberries and of course chocolate so that you can feel extra Christmas-y while you indulge.
- Refined sugar free – you’ll find no white sugar or brown sugar in these recipes – just natural, lower sugar options like maple syrup, honey and monk fruit sweetener.
- Great for celebrations – whether a small family gathering, a big Christmas party or just a night staring at the tree, these Christmas treats will be just the thing to share with family and friends to celebrate the season.
- Indulge without guilt – healthy desserts are a great way to satisfy your holiday cravings for Christmas sweets without over doing it and affecting your health goals.
Having a Christmas Party? Check out these Christmas Snacks and Healthy Christmas Appetizers to impress your guests!
Favorite Healthy Christmas Treats
This is my handpicked list of the BEST Christmas Desserts out there!
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1- Healthy Christmas Fudge
This is a favorite easy dessert to whip up that uses just one bowl and 5 simple ingredients. Try this healthy fudge recipe for a simple, yet satisfying treat during the holidays.
2- Marzipan Candy with Almond Flour
A quick and easy candy dessert you can serve for the holidays, this healthy holiday treat of Marzipan is made with almond flour, extract, maple syrup, and coconut oil. No refined sugar in these sweet treats!
3- Sugar Free Peppermint Mocha Cheesecake Bars
Loaded with peppermint flavors throughout, these mocha peppermint cheesecake bars are a healthy treat you can serve that will be a big hit for the holiday season.
4- Tahini Truffles
These truffles have a unique flavor thanks to the combination of tahini and dark chocolate. You can make these healthy treats ahead of time for easy Christmas preparations and keep them in the fridge until you’re ready to enjoy.
5- Gluten Free Apple Pie Bars
These healthy apple pie bars are made with almond flour, almonds, apples, and a mix of spices, and sweetened with a maple syrup. They’re a holiday treats that will leave everyone with a smile on their face.
6 – Gingerbread Cake
Loaded with holiday flavors, this gingerbread gluten-free cake is easy to make. Monk fruit is used to sweeten the cake, and a mix of warm spices create a healthy holiday flavored dessert no one will be able to resist during the Christmas holidays.
7- Panna Cotta with Coconut Milk
A healthier version of a classic Italian dessert, this panna cotta is packed with flavor and is easy to make. This healthier version is made with coconut milk, coconut sugar, contains no dairy, and is sweetened with maple syrup.
8- Chocolate Peanut Butter Frozen Yogurt Bark
Serve this chocolate peanut butter frozen yogurt bark as a holiday dessert for friends and family. It’s made with Greek yogurt, maple syrup, chocolate, peanuts, and peanut butter.
9- Gluten and Nut Free Christmas Pudding
Light and fruity, this Christmas pudding is so good, no one will be able to tell it’s healthy! It’s a gluten, dairy free and nut free pudding that’s perfect for the holidays.
10- Cottage Cheese Mousse
Cottage cheese, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and chocolate chips create a delicious mousse that you can serve for the holidays.
11 – Maple Pecan Pie
Traditional pecan pie is made with lots of refined sugars, but this maple pecan pie is sweetened with maple syrup and uses unrefined sugar to make a perfect treat everyone will love this time of year.
12 – Healthy Vegan Eggnog Cheesecake
It’s not the holidays without enjoying the flavor of eggnog. This healthy dessert lets you enjoy that eggnog flavor you love in cheesecake form. It’s made with plant-based ingredients making it healthy, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and oil-free. Don’t let that fool you though, it’s still just as delicious and a perfect addition to your holiday menu!
13 – Cranberry Mousse
Creamy and delicious, this cranberry mousse dessert only needs 5 natural ingredients to make and doesn’t contain any refined sugar. The cranberries bring in some traditional holiday spirit.
14 – Apple Crisp with Pure Maple Syrup
Super easy to make and oh so delicious, this apple crisp uses pure maple syrup to create a healthy and delicious Christmas dessert for your holiday dinners.
15 – Festive Pomegranate Parfaits with Pistachios
Rich, creamy, and festive, these pomegranate parfaits are made with a healthy mixture of cheese, Greek yogurt, honey, pomegranates, and pistachios. It’ll be an unforgettable and impressive Christmas dessert made with natural sweeteners and filled with holiday cheer.
16 – Chocolate Covered Grapes
Whip up a fun and healthy Christmas dessert with just a few wholesome ingredients and some grapes. You dip the frozen grapes into chocolate and other healthy toppings like nuts or coconut flakes to create a dessert that’s healthy and flavorful.
More Christmas Recipes
Here’s more Christmas food ideas to celebrate the holidays!
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15 No Bake EASY Christmas Cookies
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