10 Healthier Christmas Cookie Recipes {Refined Sugar Free}
on Dec 07, 2016, Updated Dec 29, 2023
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‘Tis the season for cookies, but that doesn’t mean you need to load up sugar! Check out this delicious list of healthier Christmas cookie recipes that contain no refined sugar. Not only will the kids be happy you will be ecstatic knowing they and Santa can have a few extra tonight.
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10 Healthier Christmas Cookie Recipes {Refined Sugar Free}
Sweetened with honey these Double Chocolate Pomegranate Cookies are chewy and rich! I created this after I noticed my family seemed to have a sweet tooth that show up too often. I believe in all things in moderation so while the cookies are sugar free the chocolate chips do have processed sugar in them.
Scones are both a cookie and a bread if you ask me and these sugar free Blueberry Scones are perfect no matter what time of the day or night you want to enjoy them. They're perfect for Santa or a special breakfast treat.
These Hot Cocoa Cookies are delicious. Rich, creamy and they totally hit the spot. You'll never guess they're healthy. These paleo and gluten free cookies are perfect for everyone. These cookie have organic candy canes in them, which are made with sugar, so keep that in mind if you need a true sugar-free cookie.
There are over 25 gluten free Christmas Cookies to choose from and they go another step further. You can choose vegan to paleo or oatmeal to peanut butter while satisfying that sweet tooth.
No time and craving some peanut buttery goodness? Try these Truffles. They're no bake, gluten free and with only 5 ingredients you're sure to have what you need in the cupboard.
I know these Snowball Cookies as Mexican Wedding Cookies and they're delicious. The texture is different but the rich buttery shortbread cookie flavor is still there. With zero refined sugar you can feel comfortable enjoying a few extra.
Moist and delicious this spelt or whole wheat loaf with molasses glaze fills the house with the traditional scents of the winter holiday. While it feels and tastes decadent it is healthy and perfect for satisfying the sugar munchies when they hit.
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles {gluten-free & maple syrup sweetened}
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles are not only tasty they're perfect for gift bags. Since they're sweetened with maple syrup and gluten free more can enjoy them. An added bonus...being egg free means this cookie dough is perfect for licking the spoon and bowl.
These whole wheat sugar cookies are sweetened with honey. They are a healthier and just as delicious if not more so since they don't have all the refined sugar. The kids can enjoy making them and eating them while you're happy with the nutrition levels.
Do you enjoy a little crunch to your cookie? If so you'll love these Cassava Flour Raisin Cookies. The crunch of the cookies is complimented by the soft, sweet raisin coming together to make a delicious paleo cookie free of refined sugars.
Thanks for including my cookie dough truffles, Michelle – honored to be included in this great list!
I try to include more healthy nut-based cookies and less gluten flours–coconut flour is a good substitute.