23 Healthier Versions Of Your Favorite Holiday Treats
'Tis the season to get a little creative.
1. Healthy Three-Ingredient Brownies
Super easy, and totally gluten-free. Recipe here.
2. Dark Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Bars
Lots of oats, a little whole wheat flour, and some coconut oil are the healthier swaps that make these (still decadent) cookie bars a little more wholesome. Recipe here.
3. Skinny Cranberry Bliss Bars
Applesauce and Greek yogurt lighten up these super-festive treats. Recipe here.
4. Superfood Chocolate Bark
Great as a DIY hostess gift, or just as a healthyish sweet treat to have around. Recipe here.
5. Healthier Buckeyes
Applesauce and pureed cannellini beans lighten these up but, to be clear, there's still plenty of chocolate and peanut butter going on. Recipe here.
6. Chocolate Pomegranate Clusters
A little naughty, a little nice. Recipe here.
7. Carrot-Apple Bread
Great for a holiday brunch, especially because you can make it the night before and not have to fuss in the morning. Recipe here.
8. Chocolate-Dipped Satsumas
That chocolate-orange combo doesn't have to be over-the-top indulgent. Recipe here.
9. No-Bake Cranberry Jam Tarts
I mean, these could even pass for breakfast. Recipe here.
10. Cinnamon-Sugar Baked Apples
You won't even miss the crust. Recipe here.
11. Gluten-Free, Vegan Rum Balls
These couldn't be easier. Recipe here.
12. Whole Wheat Spiced Apple Cake
Recipe here.
13. Skinny Confetti Cookies
Recipe here.
16. Skinny Eggnog Cupcakes
Frankly, more delicious than actual eggnog. Recipe here.
17. Healthy Gingerbread Muffins
Wake up and smell the sugar and spice and everything nice. Recipe here.
18. Eggnog Pudding
Recipe here.
20. Almond Milk Hot Chocolate
Still plenty delicious. Recipe here.
21. Paleo Double Chocolate Pistachio BIscotti
Recipe here.
22. Mulled Beetroot Orange Juice
A mulled wine alternative that you can start drinking well before five o'clock. Recipe here.
23. Soft and Healthy Gingerbread Cookies
The season just isn't complete without them. Recipe here.