"If you ask me, the holidays aren’t complete without your favorite, nostalgic foods. Even as an adult, I still look forward to decorating sugar cookies this time of year. Between work parties, family celebrations, and holiday festivities with friends, it can seem like dessert options are never-ending. But that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy yourself or you have to forgo them altogether.
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While I believe all foods can be enjoyed in moderation as a part of a healthy diet, it’s also important to be mindful of added sugar consumed during the holidays and beyond. Luckily, there are countless festive dessert recipes that incorporate healthy fats, natural sweeteners, and fiber without sacrificing taste. Keep reading for a round-up of healthier holiday desserts you can enjoy this season.
1. Protein Powder Buckeyes
Source: Fit Foodie Finds
2. Vegan Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls
Source: Sweet Potato Soul
3. Vegan Peppermint Patties
Source: Fit Foodie Finds
4. Almond Flour Sugar Cookies
Source: Fit Foodie Finds
5. Chocolate Avocado Truffles
Source: Eating Bird Food
6. Vegan Peppermint Bark
Source: Real Food with Jessica
7. Applesauce Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Source: Eating Bird Food
8. Healthy Gingerbread Loaf
Source: The Clean Eating Couple
9. Plant-Based Coconut Macaroons
Source: Eating Bird Food
10. Gingersnap Cookies with Quinoa Flour
Source: Eating Bird Food
11. Paleo Pecan Turtles
Source: Real Food with Jessica
12. Healthier Hot Chocolate
Source: Ambitious Kitchen
13. Vegan Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
Source: Eating Bird Food
14. Healthy Sweet Potato Pie
Source: Eating Bird Food
15. Flourless Peanut Butter Blossoms
Source: Eating Bird Food