12 Better-for-You Christmas Treats

  • By Jennifer Mulder
  • 12 December 2016
  • 3 minute read
12 Indulgent Christmas Treats with Better-For-You Ingredients | The Health Sessions

Oh, December. From the Dutch pepernoten at Sinterklaas and oliebollen for New Year’s Eve to sipping champagne, munching on gingerbread cookies or anything chocolate, temptations are e-ve-ry-where.

But just because you choose to eat healthy for your wellbeing doesn’t mean you have to deprive yourself. Just have a look at these 12 irresistible Christmas treats with better-for-you ingredients to work up your appetite!  

Raw Vegan Gingerbread Cake from Tuulia 

12 Better-for-You Christmas Treats: Raw vegan gingerbread cake from Tuulia | The Health Sessions

Paleo Chocolate Lava Cake from Food Faith Fitness

12 Better-for-You Christmas Treats: Paleo Chocolate Lava Cake from Food Faith Fitness | The Health Sessions

Holiday Fruit Salad with Spiced Vanilla Bean Syrup from Gourmande in the Kitchen

12 Better-for-You Christmas Treats: Holiday Fruit Salad with Spiced Vanilla Syrup from Gourmande in the Kitchen | The Health Sessions

Spiced and Salted Pumpkin Pie Minis from My New Roots

12 Better-For-You Christmas Treats: Spiced and Salted Pumpkin Pie Minis from My New Roots | The Health Sessions

Almond Pear Cake with Vanilla + Cardamom from Happy Hearted Kitchen

12 Better-For-You Christmas Treats: Almond Pear Cake with Vanilla + Cardamom from Happy Hearted Kitchen | The Health Sessions

Chocolate and Date Truffles in Colourful Coatings from A Tasty Love Story 

12 Better-For-You Christmas Treats: Chocolate & Date Truffles in Colourful Coatings from A Tasty Love Story | The Health Sessions

Blood Orange Panna Cotta from Adventures in Cooking

12 Better-For-You Christmas Treats: Blood Orange Panna Cotta from Adventures in Cooking | The Health Sessions

Fruit and Nut Bread (Gluten-Free, Paleo) from Gourmande in the Kitchen

12 Better-For-You Christmas Treats: Fruit and nut Bread from Gourmande in the Kitchen | The Health Sessions

Healthy Rocky Road from Donal Skehan

12 Better-For-you Christmas Treats: Healthy Rocky Road by Donal Skehan | The Health Sessions

Holiday Butternut Bundt Cake with Crushed Cranberries and Apples from Dolly and Oatmeal 

12 Better-For-You Christmas Treats: Holiday Butternut Bundt Cake from Dolly and Oatmeal | The Health Sessions

Healthy Almond and Cinnamon Christmas Stars from Heavenlynn Healthy 

12 Better-For-You Christmas Treats: Healthy Almond and Cinnamon Christmas Stars from Heavenlynn Healthy | The Health Sessions

Orange Nut Cream with Topping from In the Making by Belen 

12 Better-For-You Christmas Treats: Orange Nut Cream with Toppings from In the Making by Belen | The Health Sessions

Which one of these finger-licking good treats will you be munching on this Christmas? 

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