Healthy Christmas Cookies — Gluten-free with Low-Carb Options
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Christmas means Christmas Cookies for sure, but did you know it's possible to enjoy loads of cookies without all the refined sugar? In the interest of celebrating the season while staying on track with your healthy eating goals, I put together this list of Healthy Christmas Cookies that I'm sure you will love!
And why not give some of these to others this year? Your friends and loved ones can get a double blessing–knowing you care about them but also know that healthy eating can truly taste great!
Honestly, there were so many great healthy cookie recipes to choose from, I started another collection to share.
Now you really have no excuse to make this year's sweet selection one that will not add on the pounds so easily.
With these wonderful healthy Christmas cookies (and a few other treats included) you and your loved ones can indulge a bit with a little less “food guilt.”
I've put in low carb options too so if you're on a low carb diet they can work for you too.
Healthy Christmas Cookies Galore
Keto Snowball Cookies
Sugar-free Buckeyes
These Sugar-free Buckeyes (Peanut-free Option) are a delicious health remake of the peanut butter balls everyone loves.
Soft Pumpkin Cookies (vegan with gluten and sugar-free options)
These are lightly sweet and delightfully soft.
Gluten-free White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies
A lovely combo of white chocolate, cranberries, and a bit of orange.
Gluten-free Ginger Cookies
Peanut Butter Cookies (gluten free & vegan)
Of course, any nut or seed butter will work. Check out my post on Homemade Nut or Seed Butter.
No-Bake Coconut Cookies (sugar free, vegan, and grain free)
Super easy and no oven needed!
Paleo Almond Butter Cookies
These rich and delicious Paleo Almond Butter Cookies are sure to please.
Almond Flour Crescent Cookies
These Almond Flour Crescent Cookies are melt-in-your-mouth delicious!
Healthified Peppermint Bark
This Sugar-free Peppermint Bark is the perfect easy and delicious treat for the Holiday season!
Pumpkin Pecan Cookies
Pumpkin and pecans make the perfect combination in these oh-so-good and not-too-sweet.
Pumpkin Pecan Cookies. They taste great, are naturally gluten-free, and also vegan with a low-carb option
Tiramisu Cookies (vegan, gluten free)
For low carb, substitute almond flour for the flours and use a low carb sweetener.
Gluten-Free and Vegan Peppermint Oreos
For low carb, use almond flour and a low-carb sweetener
Chocolate Coconut Bars (like Almond Joy) (allergy and sugar-free options)
One of our long time favorites. If you haven't tried them yet, you should :).
Thumbprint Cookies (grain free)
Thumbprints are always a favorite this time of year.
For low carb, use a low carb sweetener – do so for the Hazelnut Spread as well.
Kitchen Sink Cookies
Easy Matcha Bark – sugar free with vegan option
Not really a cookie, but a fantastic easy Holiday Treat.
Coconut Cream Whoopie Pies
You can use my Homemade Coconut Butter in these as well!
For low carb, simply use a low-carb sweetener.
Paleo Gingerbread Cookies
Gluten-Free Peppermint Shortbread Cookies
For low carb, use almond flour, a low carb sweetener, and low carb chocolate chips like my Homemade Chocolate Chips.
Gluten-free Cinnamon Roll Cookies
Great cinnamon roll taste in a vegan cookie with a low-carb option.
What is YOUR favorite Christmas Cookie?
What could you use to sub for cream cheese in the alon butter pumpkin pie truffle
There’s a great alternative in this post. I’ll make a standalone post soon! https://wholenewmom.com/pumpkin-truffles/
Thanks for this awesome collection! When you say to substitute almond flour, do you do it 1 to 1?
Yes, typically that will work!
I am already on your email list. Why can’t I see the recipes?
Hello there. I’m sorry you are having an issue. Can you read the post? You click on the links or the images to get the recipes. I hope that helps!
Thanks for sharing my GF peppermint shortbread cookies!
They look amazing! I’ve got to finish cleaning up this post though……can’t wait to try them!
The peppermint bark from Real Sustenance look divine. However, my computer warns me not to go to that website because it contains malware. Do you have the recipe?
Hi there. Thanks for the heads up. I don’t know what happened w/ the old site but the blogger has a new site and I changed out the links. Now you can get there – enjoy!
This post is such a fabulous resource, especially for anyone with special diet requirements – so many yummy cookies!
Remember, cookies contain sugar and too much sugar is bad for your mental health. Too much sugar in ones diet is a common cause for psychosis.
I always recommend other sweeteners b/c I am concerned about sugar as well.