16+ Healthy Christmas Treats Recipe Elevate Your Taste Buds!

Healthy Gingerbread Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground nutmeg
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
• ½ cup pure maple syrup
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut oil, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
5. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness.
6. Use cookie cutters to cut out your desired shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
8. Let the cookies cool before decorating with natural sprinkles or dark chocolate chips.

Fruit and Nut Chocolate Bark

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dark chocolate chips
• ¼ cup dried cranberries
• ¼ cup chopped almonds
• ¼ cup chopped pistachios

Instructions:

1. Melt the dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until fully melted.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and pour the melted chocolate onto it.
3. Spread the chocolate evenly with a spatula.
4. Sprinkle the dried cranberries, chopped almonds, and pistachios on top of the chocolate.
5. Place the baking sheet in the fridge for 20-30 minutes, or until the chocolate has hardened.
6. Break the chocolate bark into pieces and store in an airtight container.