16 Recipes for Healthy Holiday Inspiration

Ahhh the age old question: How to have an indulgent and joy filled holiday season without going totally off the rails with our health goals?


Thankfully, we live in the internet age and we can share our healthy holiday baking ideas to get the best of both worlds!


Remember that a healthy life is about balance, and it is totally okay to lean in to the holiday food fun. (You’ll never see me turn down Grandma’s secret shortbread recipe!) These recipes can simply help us do so in a way that is a bit more mindful. 



Secretly Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles


You’d never know that these tasty little treats had beans… yes beans as their secret ingredient.



Homemade Gingerbread Latte


Like Starbucks, but with a lot less sugar.



Best Ever Chocolate Quinoa Cake


Don’t let the quinoa distract you from how decadent this cake is.



Homemade Honey Almond Snack Mix


Great at parties. 



Healthy Rice Crispy Treats with Sea Salt and Dark Chocolate


Consider this an upgrade from your typical marshmallow treats.



Vegan Gluten Free Gingerbread Men


A twist on the classic.



Almond Flour Thumbprint Cookies


Just six simple ingredients and no refined sugar. 



Dairy Free Eggnog


Just because you cut out dairy doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy this holiday classic.



4 Ingredient Avocado Truffles


No one will ever know your secret.



Hot Cocoa Cookies


These paleo cookies are sure to be a hit over the holidays.



Healthier Christmas Crack


Uses coconut sugar for a lower glycemic load. 



Flourless Peppermint Cake


Gluten free mint decadence. 



Holiday Energy Bites


Serve as treats, or as a healthy snack!



Raw Vegan Caramel Cookie Bars


Raw vegan or not, you’re gonna wanna try these. 



Gingerbread Cheesecake


This recipe uses cashews and coconut cream instead of cream cheese.



Cranberry Pistachio Christmas Cookies


Gluten and dairy free. 




Healthy Holidays!