18 Easy and Delicious Healthy Holiday Treats

18 Healthy and Delicious Treats for the Holidays

Christmas is right around the corner! And, this holiday always comes with lots of delicious, yummy treats. However, the holidays can definitely be difficult for those trying to cut back on sugar, lose weight, or achieve other health goals. So, we’ve compiled a list of sweet treat suggestions that are still super delicious, yet won’t have you feeling regretful afterwards. 

Here are 18 easy, delicious, and healthy holiday treats you should definitely give a try. 

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Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats

Looking for a healthy and delicious alternative to pumpkin pie? Here’s a recipe you might like. With a 5-minute prep time, it’s super easy to make and low in calories. 

Healthy Pecan Pie

There’s nothing like a delicious pecan pie for the holidays! Fortunately, there are ways to still make this dessert without compromising your diet too much. This recipe only takes about 45 minutes to make and is sure to satisfy everyone!

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Healthy Pecan Pie Bars

Here’s another awesome pecan pie (well, squares) recipe! These are just as good as ordinary pecan pie, yet gluten-free, grain-free, lower in sugar and carbs, and doesn’t contain corn syrup. It takes about an hour and a half to prepare and yields irresistible treats. 

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Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake Squares

This no-bake dessert is perfect for cheesecake-lovers! It’s also ridiculously simple and super addictive. 

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Paleo Gingerbread Cookies

No Christmas is complete without gingerbread cookies! These healthy gingerbread cookies are soft, chewy, and super easy to make. The secret ingredient in this recipe is sweet potatoes, and it won’t disappoint!

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Paleo Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

Like we said before, Christmas always calls for cookies! These pumpkin snickerdoodle cookies are low in sugar, vegan, gluten-free, and super delicious. Best of all, they’re super easy to make. 

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Peppermint Truffles

Peppermint is a classic holiday ingredient! These delicious, creamy truffles aren’t only perfect for Christmas, but a chocolate lover’s dream. They only use 4 ingredients and are dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan. 

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Cherry Chocolate Walnut Truffles

Cherry and chocolate make the perfect holiday pair! These truffles aren’t just great for the sweet tooth, but packed with protein, fiber, healthy fats, and other nutrients. You only need 5 ingredients and 15 minutes of prep time, and you’ll have a delicious, festive treat that everyone will love. 

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Gluten-Free Cheesecake w/ Avocado Brownie Bottom

If you didn’t know already, avocado in desserts is actually super delicious and nutritious! This gluten-free, creamy cheesecake is great in itself, and the rich brownie bottom makes it even better. With a little bit of peppermint, it’s a must-try for the holidays, and you won’t even be able to tell it’s healthy. 

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Cinnamon White Chocolate Cheesecake

Here’s another super easy, no-bake recipe that’s perfect for the holidays! It’s gluten-free, vegan, and only requires 6 ingredients.

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Paleo Cranberry Crumb Bars

Cranberry isn’t just great for Thanksgiving, but Christmas, too! These delicious cranberry crumb bars are wonderful, guilt-free treats that are gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and vegan. Best of all, they take less than an hour to prepare. 

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Date Caramel and Pecan Baked Pears

If you’re really looking for a guilt-free, yet super delicious way to satisfy your sweet tooth, here’s a great recipe for you! These scrumptious baked pears only require 5 ingredients and less than 30 minutes of prep time. 

Photo by Meghan Telpner

Almond Cinnamon Holiday Nog

This alcohol-free, festive drink is a healthy and delicious alternative to eggnog. It takes 5 minutes to prepare and is as easy as placing ingredients in a blender. It even has a little bit of protein powder in it, making it more nutritious.

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Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark

This dark chocolate peppermint bark is a super simple holiday treat that even makes for a cute gift. All you need is 3 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep time, and you’ll have an adorable and delicious dessert. 

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Healthy Apple Crisp

Apple desserts are always perfect for the holidays. Add some old-fashioned oats, and you have a healthy, delicious, and festive treat! This gluten-free and dairy-free healthy apple crisp only takes 30 minutes to prepare, requires only a few ingredients, and is naturally sweetened to perfection. 

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Healthy Gingerbread Latte

Need a warm, cozy, holiday drink? This gingerbread latte is for you! It’s just as good as one from a coffee shop, but MUCH better for your health. Best of all, it’s super easy to make and can be made in 5 minutes. 

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Healthy Peppermint Mocha

Here’s yet another cozy, holiday drink you need to try! It’s just like the ones at your normal coffee shop, too, but with WAY less sugar and cleaner ingredients. 

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Chocolate Beet Cake with Chocolate Avocado Frosting

Nobody will ever know that this delicious cake actually contains healthy, antioxidant-rich beets and avocados! This gluten-free treat is an excellent way to satisfy the sweet tooth and gain some much-needed health benefits. 

Make Your Holiday Meals Healthier and Tastier With Our Aloha Pepper!

One of the easiest ways to not only make your meals this holiday season tastier, but also healthier is by using our Aloha Pepper! Made from dried papaya seeds, our Aloha Pepper adds a nice, savory kick to any dish, while also providing several health benefits, like boosted kidney and gut health. It’s also packed with antioxidants and many other nutrients. 

Don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have, or go ahead and order your Aloha Pepper today! 

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