Need some healthy dessert recipe ideas for Christmas? I've gathered 30 of my best top-rated healthy Christmas treats adults and kids love, and are easy to make using healthier gluten-free, Paleo ingredients.
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From all the treats you'll see on this list, my top picks are definitely the soft ginger cookies and the hazelnut chocolate cake. Though you'll find many more healthy dessert ideas that are sure to satisfy everyones' sweet tooth this Christmas.
Choose from the best Paleo and gluten-free Christmas cookies to chocolate desserts, easy no bake sweet treats, candy and other snacks, and many more tasty homemade treats you can give as gifts.
I have your desserts covered so let's take a look at these 30 tried-and-true favorite healthy Christmas treats below.
Paleo, gluten-free Christmas cookies
Here are some readers' favorite Paleo and gluten-free Christmas cookies you can make for your holiday gathering that are sure to please your friends and family, including kids.
These healthy ginger cookies are gluten-free and Paleo, nicely spiced with ginger, soft and chewy inside, and easy to make with almond flour. They're a delicious healthy alternative you can make for dessert this holiday season.
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These Chocolate Pinwheel Cookies look gorgeous and are the most delicious Paleo Christmas cookies to serve for dessert this holiday season! This recipe is also gluten-free, dairy-free and grain-free.
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These Dulce de Leche Cashew Cookies are quick and easy to make in just about 30 minutes. They're a delicious crunchy thumbprint cookies filled with the best homemade caramel made without refined sugar. This recipe is Paleo, gluten-free and grain-free.
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Learn how to make these healthy Double Chocolate Chip Cookies without using grain or nut flours. They're soft and chewy inside and have an rich chocolate flavor. This recipe is nut-free, grain-free, gluten-free and Paleo.
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These Apple Cinnamon Cookies are healthier, soft and chewy, full of apple and cinnamon flavor. This recipe is free of eggs, grains, gluten, dairy and refined sugars.
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The deep hazelnut flavor of these chocolate cookies is amazing. These are the easiest thumbprint cookies to make using just a few healthy ingredients. This recipe is gluten-free, Vegan and Paleo.
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These soft Pumpkin Cookies are spicy, healthy and delicious. The added pumpkin puree, pumpkin seeds and spices give these cookies fall flavors perfect for the holidays. This recipe is Paleo, Gluten-free with Vegan option.
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Coconut Tuiles is a thin coconut cookie with a chewy texture, served with a dairy-free Chocolate Whipping Cream and fresh strawberries (Paleo, Gluten-free).
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Chocolate desserts
Here are some amazing chocolate Christmas treats to try this year that are made with healthy Paleo ingredients and can be prepared ahead of time or baked at the last minute.
The most delicious Hazelnut Chocolate Cake recipe! This flourless cake is rich, dense, and has a deep chocolate and hazelnut flavor. This recipe is Paleo-friendly, gluten-free, and dairy-free.
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Healthy Chocolate Covered Thin Mint Fudge Brownies! You must make this recipe if you are craving chocolate, mint or a delicious sweet treat! Everyone goes crazy for these fudgy mint brownies. They are naturally sweetened, made with almond flour and other clean eating ingredients. This is the perfect dessert for after dinner and for a kids birthday party snack.
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This Chocolate Pecan Pie is better than old-fashioned classic pecan pie. It's more flavorful with a hint of maple and a rich chocolate taste, and not as sweet. This recipe is Paleo-friendly, made with 100% dark chocolate and a gluten-free almond flour shortbread crust. Plus, there's no added corn syrup or refined sugars in this recipe.
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This Chocolate Orange Marbled Cake is a two-toned layered cake infused with intense chocolate and orange flavor. Baked into a soft and moist cake without using any dairy, gluten or grain flours.
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This healthy Coconut Chocolate Cake tastes like a decadant almond joy! Layered with a rich chocolate cake, a creamy coconut layer, and a sweet dark chocolate glaze.
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This marbled Chocolate Pumpkin Bread is a super simple and quick pumpkin bread recipe that will be the first dessert to fly off your table. Topped with huge chocolate chunks, super moist, not overly sweet, and easy to make with healthy ingredients. This recipe is Paleo, gluten-free and dairy-free.
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This decadent no bake Chocolate truffle pie consist of a smooth raspberry-flavored chocolate truffle filling and a dark chocolate almond, pecan crust.
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No-bake treats
These delicious sweet no-bake Christmas treats are perfect to make when you don't want to turn the oven on. They're quick, easy, and fun to make.
These dark Chocolate Coconut Macaroons have a rich dark chocolate and coconut flavor. They're made with unsweetened coconut and almond butter, and without condensed milk or eggs. Plus you can bake or no-bake them - your choice! Healthy, delicious, Gluten-free, Vegan and Paleo.
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Peppermint Chocolate Sticks are one of the most delicious homemade chocolate recipes made with wholesome cocoa powder and coconut oil and a refreshing peppermint flavor.
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This Lemon Cream Pie is gluten-free and dairy-free with a Vegan option. Made with an almond flour crust and a healthy lemon cream filling made without eggs.
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This Peppermint Bark is a heathy and unique Paleo Christmas dessert layered with a creamy peppermint dark chocolate and coconut butter, and topped with fresh tart cranberries.
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These Delightful Chocolate Cups are filled with a dairy free whipping cream and topped with fresh blueberries and raspberries.
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These No-bake Chocolate Cookies are delicious and easy to make using healthier ingredients. It has a rich dark chocolate taste, full of crunchy pecan and chewy coconut in every bite. This recipe is gluten- free, Paleo and Vegan.
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Candy & snacks
If you’re looking for healthier Christmas candy recipes or snack ideas this fall, choose from the following delicious sweet treats.
My Homemade Ferrero Rocher recipe uses my amazing homemade nutella to create an easy chocolate dessert perfect for Christmas or Valenties Day. It's loaded with crunchy hazelnuts and naturally sweetened! For those of you looking for an alternative to the store bought version made with unhealthy ingredients these will certainly win you over.
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These sweet and crunchy Coconut Praline Chips are the perfect healthy treat to curb your sweet tooth. They're naturally sweetened, low in carbs and taste amazing!
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Enjoy these healthier Soft-Baked Blueberry Squares - A soft, moist and chewy blueberry bar, full of fresh blueberries and made with healthy ingredients.
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Wholesome cashews roasted to perfection with a sweet and cinnamon-spiced flavor. Crunchy, healthy and totally irresistible. Paleo & gluten-free.
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These Healthy Coconut Candy Bars are the most delicious and healthy treat! They have an amazing texture and are free of nuts, dairy & gluten (Vegan & Paleo)
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Edible gift ideas
Below you'll find some of my favorite homemade edible Christmas treats to give as gifts every year.
Learn how to make pure vanilla extract and vanilla powder at home using real vanilla beans to save money and add true vanilla flavor to your baking. These recipes are easy to make in less than 10 minutes and can be the perfect edible gift.
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Chocolate Caramel Bars - rich dark chocolate and sweet homemade caramel sauce, layered in between a buttery crust that crumbles just as you bite into it. This recipe is gluten-free, Paleo and Vegan.
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This Vanilla Cinnamon Almond Butter is super creamy, healthy and delicious. It tastes much better than store-bought almond butter and you can make it in your food processor or blender in just a few minutes. This recipe is gluten-free, Paleo and Vegan.
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This White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Butter is one of the most delicious, creamiest and silkiest nut butters I have ever made and tasted. (Paleo, gluten-free)
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Bonus recipes
These Chocolate Chip Cookies are stuffed with a creamy homemade chocolate hazelnut butter and are irresistible! This recipe is Paleo, grain-free, gluten-free and dairy-free.
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This Gingerbread Cookie Butter is absolute perfection: creamy just like pure frosting, it explodes with sweet gingerbread spiciness and nutty saltiness.
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Your holiday celebrations can be healthier this year, and any of these Paleo, gluten-free Christmas treats and desserts are certainly going to please the crowd.
And if you need more inspiration, browse my other healthy dessert recipes on this site, or better yet, download a copy of my cookbook while it's still on sale. The price will go up very soon and it's currently 45% off!
Marry Christmas!! Adriana ❤️🎅🏻
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