Merry (almost) Christmas everyone!
Today, I'm rounding up some of my favorite Christmas treats (and a salad) for your enjoyment!
Christmas morning equals squealing kids, torn wrapping paper, and warm cinnamon rolls, and this recipe is pretty guilt-free! If you'd like a pumpkin version, check these out.
Chocolate and mint abound right now, and these creamy treats fit right in with the trend. No nuts or dairy needed!
With colors of red and green, this delicious salad brings a nice balance to all the sugar madness.
4. Healthy Homemade Peppermint Bark
This is probably my favorite Christmas recipe. I love the crisp bite of chocolate and mint, as well as the crunch of the candy cane topping. Heaven!
The addition of pumpkin gives this creamy cup of cocoa thickness, as well as nutrition. This is my girls' favorite recipe.
These delicious, whole grain cookies are low in sugar, which leaves more room for sweet frosting and sprinkles!
One of my absolute favorite treats, these delicious bars combine a raw brownie bottom layer with a crisp and minty topping.
These low carb treats are a great, no-bake way to get a chocolate mint fix! NO dates!
These snickerdoodles are made entirely with oats and a very modest amount of sugar. Perfect with a cup of warm tea!
10. Flourless Chocolate Mint Cookies
These are a bit more indulgent, on the sugar front, but if you're avoiding gluten and grains, they're a fantastic option!
11. Homemade Eggnog
This thick and creamy eggnog is made without any cream or alcohol, and (you guessed it) it's lower in sugar than most recipes.
Crispy, sweet graham crackers made with 100% buckwheat flour, coconut oil, and molasses. I went through four batches one week, that's how popular they are!
This gingerbread cake is perfectly sweet and spiced with flavors of cinnamon and cloves. It's also gluten-free!
14. Lower Sugar Marshmallows
We love these healthier marshmallows, made with organic gelatin and honey. The kids and I eat them for snacks or put them in our hot chocolate!
15. Our Favorite Hot Chocolate
Speaking of hot chocolate, this is the BEST recipe ever! It's rich and thick, which is my favorite consistency. It can also be made with any milk you tolerate!
I hope you all have a very merry Christmas and eat lots of delicious food! See you soon! xo
Sherry Deming
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and sending blessings and thanks for all of your great ideas!
Lauren
Thank you, Sherry, merry Christmas to you as well!
Ellen
I will enjoy making one of the chocolate mint treats above. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Lauren
Thank you Ellen, merry Christmas to you as well!