Desserts are a part of the holiday season, making cookies with friends and family, gifting dessert boxes. It can be impossible to avoid them during this time of year, and who wants Christmas without cookies? Not me!
This is how the holiday's used to go for me... I would let myself enjoy all the foods and desserts that I deemed "unhealthy" but then go home and guilt-trip myself or try and make up for it by working out or chugging a glass of water. Sound familiar?
I used to let this control me, labeling certain foods as healthy and unhealthy, until I was able to heal my relationship with food. I started to understand that health is different for everyone, and only I can dictate what is best for me. Something that feeds my soul is baking around this time of year. Rather than restricting myself from these precious moments, I choose to make recipes that will not only be kind to my body, but allow me to enjoy the tradition of baking that I love so much.
My hope for you this holiday season is that whether you try out some of these recipes or stick to the ones you make every year, I hope that you allow yourself to be present in the moment, enjoy the sweets, and time with friends and family, because that's what matters most🤍
Chocolate Amaretti Cookies
Made by Gathering Dreams
I'm drooling just thinking about these cookies, they've always been one of my favorite Christmas cookies, but the fact that these are vegan, gluten & refined sugar free make me love them even more.
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No-Bake Mint Chip Cookies
My family and I have always been huge Junior and Andes Mints lovers so when I came across this recipe I was so excited to try it. Vegan, Paleo, and refined sugar free, plus 2 different superfoods! What are you waiting for?
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Gingerbread Cutout Cookies
Made by Feasting on Fruit
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Who doesn't love a good gingerbread cookie? Especially when they're free of corn syrup and refined sugar. Wait, did I forget to mention these are also vegan, paleo & gluten free. It doesn't get much better than that!
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Perfect Cut-Out Sugar Cookies
Made by Paleo Running Mama
Who knew you could have a delicious sugar cookie without the sugar? So go ahead and make these paleo sugar cookies to decorate and don't feel guilty eating them afterwards!
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Peanut Butter Blossoms
Made By Erin Lives Whole
A classic Christmas cookie. Made with almond flour, maple syrup and natural peanut butter, you won't even notice you're eating a healthier version.
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Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies
Made by Amy's Healthy Baking
When I came across this recipe I was so excited to try it. As much as I love Christmas baking it becomes old making the same desserts year after year. Not only is the jam and gingerbread amazing together, but you can also substitute your favorite jam instead of the raspberry!
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No Bake Chocolate Turtles
Made By Something Nutritious
Turtles were always the dessert I looked forward to making because of how quick you could whip them up. Well this recipe actually makes them even easier to make! While other cookies are baking in the oven you can make these and pop them in your freezer to set! Not to mention they're vegan + refined sugar free.
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Clean Classic Apple Pie
Made By Amy's Healthy Baking
Pie can be a hassle to make, let's be real. What if I told you that the filling for this recipe is made in the crock pot! Flaky crust and perfectly spiced apples, without all the refined sugar and preservatives in store bought pie.
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Pumpkin Pie Bars
Made By Shuangy's Kitchen Sink
If you know me, you know I love pumpkin pie, but i'm picky. I've always preferred homemade over store-bought but this recipe takes it to a whole new level. Pair this with the coconut whipped topping and you're set for the holidays.
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Coconut Whipped Cream
Made By Danielle Walker - AgainstAllGrain
Coconut milk is a great alternative when making homemade whipped cream, and it has some amazing health benefits too! Next time you're at the store grab a couple cans of coconut milk (read the recipe to see the best brands) to have on standby for when you need whipped cream this holiday season!
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