If you’re looking for healthy Christmas treats, you’re definitely on the right track to meet your health and wellness goals. And while there are tons of healthy Christmas treat recipes out there, some of them are a little involved and (let’s face it) complicated.
However, it doesn’t have to be this way. As a matter of fact, we’ve found some awesome recipes that won’t break your bank or suck up all of your time this holiday season. These easy healthy Christmas treats are for everyone.
So, whether you’re looking for healthy Christmas treats for school, or you want the best healthy Christmas treats for kids (and adults), check out these awesome healthy Christmas snack recipes that we put together for you.
Healthy Christmas Treats For Your Sweet Tooth
Sugar cookies are infinitely more popular around the holiday season. There is something about the crunchiness, chewiness, and sweetness that takes you back to a time when you didn’t have a care in the world.
That’s why this little twist on an old Christmas favorite is all about giving you the texture of sugar cookie dough without the regret in the morning.
Sugar Cookie Protein Ball Recipe
This recipe is a hit with adults and kids alike. It’s sweet and a great way to get past all of the cookie cravings that come with the holiday season.
Sugar Cookie Protein Ball Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ½ scoops LadyBoss LEAN
- ¼ c almond flour
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 tbsp coconut milk
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp sugar-free sprinkles optional
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine LadyBoss LEAN, almond flour, coconut oil, coconut milk, vanilla extract, and pure maple syrup.
- Stir well until a dough forms (add additional flour or coconut milk to get the consistency you want).
- Roll dough into balls.
- Sprinkle with sugar-free sprinkles, pressing them into the dough.
- This recipe is a hit with adults and kids alike. It’s sweet and a great way to get past all of the cookie cravings that come with the holiday season.
Healthy Christmas Treats For Kids
If you love getting snuggled up and watching a good Christmas movie on those dark and snowy nights, you’re probably wondering how you can get your favorite festive hot cocoa without all the crazy sugar.
Luckily, there is a way. And the best part, you can make a fun activity out of the whole thing.
Gone are the days you tear open a hot chocolate package because now, you have this awesome recipe.
Healthy Hot Cocoa Recipe
Healthy Hot Cocoa Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 can coconut milk
- 2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 scoop LadyBoss LEAN
- ⅛ tsp sea salt
- 1-2 tbsp chopped dark chocolate
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, mix coconut milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, LadyBoss LEAN, sea salt, chopped dark chocolate, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon.
- Heat on medium heat and whisk until all ingredients combine.
Notes
Healthy Christmas Treats: Protein Cookies
The holidays are often the most difficult time to stick to your health and wellness goals. As a matter of fact, there are a lot of women whose weight-loss journeys seem to get derailed over the holidays. One of the major culprits of these derailments is the sheer amount of cookies that are made, bought, distributed, and gifted throughout the two-month period.
If you are denying yourself every cookie that is put in front of your face, you may start to get bitter about your weight loss journey.
Never fear! I have an awesome protein cookie base for you.
Healthy Christmas Cookie Recipe
Healthy Christmas Cookie Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 c old fashioned oats
- 1 scoop LadyBoss LEAN
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 ripe bananas
- 3 tbsp coconut oil
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 egg
- ¼ c mix-ins – dark chocolate chips, raisins, dried fruits
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash bananas with a fork.
- Add LadyBoss LEAN, old fashion oats, baking soda, salt, coconut oil, maple syrup, and egg.
- Mix until a dough forms (if dough is too loose, add an additional tsp of LadyBoss LEAN).
- Add your mix-ins and fold.
- Scoop dough onto parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes.
Holiday snacks are some of the best, but if they aren’t healthy, they can really derail your health and wellness goals. That’s why it’s so important to find healthy holiday recipes like these ones.
Not only are these recipes a great way to keep you on track with your health and wellness goals, but they are also great for sharing and sweets exchanges that you might be involved in.
