A collection of 45 Healthy Christmas Cookies, some gluten-free, some refined sugar-free, some paleo, – because life’s about balance right?
Around Christmas, my daughter and I look through International recipes to figure out what new cookie recipe we want to try.
In years past, our quest to try out a new cookie has led us to have tried Mexican Wedding Cookies and Italian Cookies.
Our cookie adventures often make me wish I could live off cookies and cookies alone – but, life needs balance right?

So, today I have a collection of some healthy-ISH cookies to balance out all the other baked treats that seem to fill this holiday season.
Some of these cookies like these Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies and these Sri Lankan Christmas Cake Cookies are gluten-free, others like these Cardamom Cinnamon Snowball Cookies are vegan, some like these Chocolate Peanut Butter cookies are delicious even though they are flourless, and yet others like these Peppermint White Chocolate Bites carry a hefty protein punch!
With just a tad over 2 weeks left for my favorite holiday of the year, I hope you get to try out these delicious and healthy-ish cookie recipes from myself and some of my fellow bloggers.
45 Healthy-ISH Cookies For Christmas
Balance out the holiday season with these healthy-ish holiday cookies and treats!
Need a unique cookie recipe to add to your annual cookie exchange? These Easy Fruitcake Cookies are slightly chewy, butter-free, and packed with dried fruits and nuts!
Spiced with cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and ginger, these gluten free, low carb / Keto Almond Cookies are a delicious treat for gifting, a cookie exchange, or simply to enjoy for an afternoon break.
Learn how to make these Hummingbird Breakfast Cookies with half of an overly ripe banana, pineapple, pecans, and spices. They are not overly sweet, they are gluten free, and they pack a powerful flavor punch!
Spiked with a tad bit of cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, these soft and chewy gluten free and butter free oatmeal cranberry cookies are so easy to make and so big on taste!
Need a unique cookie recipe to add to your annual cookie exchange? These Sri Lankan Christmas Cake Cookies are cake-like, boozy cookies that are gluten free, butter free, and decadently delicious!
Deliciously soft, these Gluten Free Peppermint Cookies are perfect for holiday gifting. Glancing at their ingredient list might have you and your family enjoying these for breakfast too!
Soft, gloriously thick and scrumptious, it’s so hard to stop at just one of these Gluten Free Cranberry Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies – they are a delicious yet healthyish treat your family and friends are sure to love.
These cardamom spiked, gluten free Oat Banana Chip Cookies are so easy to make and make for a delicious after-school or after-work snack!
Gooey in the middle and slightly crispy on the outside, these Chocolate Peppermint Cherry Cookies would be a lovely treat for your next holiday cookie party, or just because
Gently spiked with cloves and cardamom, these gluten-free Eggnog Cardamom Cookies are sure to delight your senses. Delightfully aromatic, slightly chewy and simply delicious, they would be a wonderful addition to your Christmas Cookie list!
These Chocolate Almond Tarts made with Ghirardelli chocolate are so easy to make and are decadently delicious. They are an amazing addition to any gathering, or whip them up and keep them all to yourself – like I do!
Melt in your mouth delicious - these little snowballs also happen to be vegan!
I like to think that these, 8-ingredient, blender-made, Chocolate Pretzel Bars are “healthy” as they are sweetened with dates and contain coconut oil instead of butter – and are ridiculously easy to whip up!
Delicious, energizing and gluten free Almond & Pecan BiteS
These here are proof that cookies can be tasty and good fo ya! Packed with flax meal and oats, these Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies also happen to be gluten-free and butter-free!
This recipe is for a small batch of Eggless Praline Pecan Cranberry Cookies. These cookies are delicious and so easy to make. In fact, you do not need an electric mixer nor do you need to chill the dough. Just mix, bake, and enjoy!
Loaded with candied ginger and powdered ginger, these gluten-free Ginger Pecan Cookies are a cinch to whip up and can be made ahead and stored until you need to whip these up for Christmas cookie exchange parties and holiday get-togethers!
Take a break during this busy holiday season with these soft and gluten-free, Ginger Molasses Cookies. They are irresistible with a warm cup of coffee or tea - unless you gift them all away this holiday season.
These Gluten free, dairy free, cookies are filled with cinnamon, dried apple chips and vanilla - they not only smell delicious but taste heavenly - and - without the icing, they can even be breakfast!
Spiked with a smidge of cinnamon, these gluten free Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies are an explosion of flavor. They are ever so slightly crispy on the outside and nicely soft and gooey on the inside and perfect for a twist on the traditional chocolate chip to offer up at your next cookie exchange!
Pistachio & Ruby chocolate unite in delicious harmony in these gluten-free, no-bake, Pistachio Cookies with Ruby Chocolate. Made with only 7 ingredients, these no-bake cookies are high on the nutrition scale as well!
These soft and chewy Candied Ginger Oatmeal Cookies are delightfully delicious. Their white chocolate drizzle balances off the bits of candied ginger in them, and, they just happen to be gluten-free!
Made with just 10 ingredients, these gluten-free Mocha Breakfast Cookies are delicious and nutritious! They are great for breakfast or as a snack when you need a pick-me-up!
This little Chocolate and Cookie Butter bake only requires 5 ingredients, but is just so mind-blowingly tasty! Definitely worth a try!
You know you wanna slice of this scrumptious, gluten-free, Walnut Coconut Cookie Cake topped with chocolate, berries, pomegranate arils, and coconut whipped cream!
When you are craving something sweet and crunchy, it sure helps to have some of these 6-ingredient No-Bake Cereal Cookies on hand. They are a tasty, versatile, and easy treat to make and enjoy with your family.
Made with just twelve ingredients, these Easy Eggless Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delicious way to chase away that afternoon slump and sure to be a favorite eggless cookie recipe with you and your famiy.
This 3 Ingredient Chocolate Mousse is an easy, quick, decadent treat to whip up when that chocolate craving hits. This delightfully creamy treat is made without any eggs or heavy cream and does not require any cooking.
Need a quick and easy breakfast you can munch on in traffic? Or, how about a filling and delicious snack to tide you over till dinner time? Well, that's where these little five-ingredient, gluten-free, protein-packed, bites come in handy!
Beets and Oats make these cookies basically like a bowl of oats in cookie form - right? Or many that's just me trying to justify my intake of these Triple Chocolate Cookies!
The ingredient list might be long on these cookies, but they are not only delicious, they are also breakfast worthy with a good dose of lignans, fiber and protein and with a variety of M&M’s® thrown in - they are just plain fun to snack or breakfast on!
These Almond Flour Peanut Butter Cookies are my tasty, gluten-free, eggless, spin on traditional peanut butter cookies. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are made with 6 main ingredients and are ready to enjoy in 30 minutes. Serve them dipped in chocolate for a truly indulgent cookie.
Moist, light, and studded with white chocolate chips, these decadent Beet Bars are gluten free and can be enjoyed as a breakfast treat or a snack or a dessert.
These easy no bake peanut butter balls are a holiday staple in our home. Crunchy, sweet, peanut buttery, and made with only 7 pantry-staple ingredients!
Spiced with cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger, this gluten-free, refined sugar-free, easy pink cookie recipe results in a batch of delicious, aromatic, and healthy cookies that are free of any artificial food coloring.
Three ingredients and about 10 minutes are all you need to make these Date Energy Balls. These no-bake plant-based treats are gluten-free and refined sugar-free, and the perfect midday pick-me-up.
Flavored with a hint of cardamom and cinnamon, these tender and buttery, vegan spritz cookies are melt-in-your-mouth delicious!
Easy Christmas Salad Recipe - Savory Spin
Tuesday 24th of October 2023
[…] I do my best to fill my table with sides like Za’atar Asparagus with Pomegranate, Golden Pan Roasted Parsnips, Sautéed Brussels Sprouts Apple Salad, Easy Meatless Veggie Balls, and this Easy Christmas Salad so I can enjoy treats like these Christmas Cake Cupcakes, these custard pies, pies made with this mincemeat, and these cookies! […]
angiesrecipes
Tuesday 10th of December 2019
wow I am in for a treat! Such a great collection of cookie recipes!