Looking for something a little different for Christmas?
The best healthy holiday cookies put a twist on standard recipes.
So this year, we might try our hand at one of Well+Goods healthy holiday cookie recipes.
If youre in the baking mood as well, these are our best recommendations.
Healthy and delicious holiday cookies to bake this season
1.
Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
A classic!
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Pair with yourfavorite alt-milkand festive film.
(Pro tip: I always find thatElfpairs best with a fresh-out-of-the-oven batch.)
Preheat oven to 350 F.2.
Set this aside for 10 15 minutes.4.
Mix thoroughly to combine, making sure there are no lumps.6.
Mix thoroughly!7.
Mix the dry ingredients in with the wet, and add in chocolate chips.8.
Use your hands to roll the dough into little disks.9.
Sprinkle sea salt on top.10.
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Start by making the flax egg, and set aside.2.
Next add together almond butter, molasses, ghee and vanilla in the bowl of a stand mixer.
Once combined, add flax egg.3.
In a separate bowl, mix together coconut sugar, flours, spices, salt and baking soda.
If you dont have Chinese five spice, use a full teaspoon of cinnamon instead of just a half.4.
Slowly add dry ingredients into the wet, and mix until fully incorporated.5.
Place in the fridge and cool for 30 minutes.6.
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.7.
Remove dough from the fridge, and use a spoon to create golf ball-sized cookies.
Using the palm of your hand, flatten them slightly and place on baking sheet.8.
Repeat with remaining cookie dough.9.
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden.10.
Allow to cool completely so they dont crumble.11.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
4-Ingredient Easy Chocolate-dipped Almond Butter Cookie Recipe
You had me at easy.
And then you had me at Chocolate-dipped Almond Butter Cookiesbecause, uh, that sounds delightful.
Preheat your oven to 350 F.2.
Combine coconut flour, coconut sugar, vanilla extract, egg, almond butter, and kosher salt.3.
Mix until a dough forms.4.
(If they dont all fit, use an additional cookie sheet.
You should be able to fit at least 12 cookies on one sheet.)5.
Using the palm of your hand, flatten the cookies into disks.6.
Bake in the oven for 10 minutes, turning the tray after 5 minutes.7.
Let the cookies cool completely.8.
Melt one cup of chocolate in 30-second increments in the microwave, stirring in between until melted.9.
Once cookies are cool, dip one half of each cookie into the melted chocolate.10.
Lay back down on the parchment-lined baking sheet, and immediately top with sea salt.11.
Allow the chocolate to harden completely before serving.
If you want to speed up the process, carefully place the cookies in the refrigerator for 5-10 minutes.
Vegan Protein Cookie Recipe
Welp, these protein cookies should help with that New Years intention to get stronger.
I prefer something a little (read: a lot) more sugary, but I support your journey.
Preheat the oven to 350F.2.
Combine coconut oil, honey, flax eggs and whisk together.3.
Add baking powder and whisk to combine.4.
Add protein powder and stir until thoroughly incorporated.5.
Add flours, baking powder and salt.6.
Stir until thoroughly combined.7.
Add carob powder and walnuts if using, and stir until thoroughly combined.8.
Shape cookie dough into round balls, then flatten in approx.
2 wide and 1/2 tall discs.9.
Bake at 350F for ~10 minutes or until browned at bottom and some soft cracks appear on the surface.10.
Let rest 2-3 minutes before consuming.
Good for the environment, good for your next baking swap-off.
Ingredients for Almond FlourAlmond Milk1.5 cups raw almonds3 cups water2 dates (pitted)Pinch of salt
1.
Place all ingredients in hi-speed blender and blend for 2-4 minutes.3.
A creamy milk-like color should be achieved.4.
confirm nut bag fits into bowl with room enough for straining.5.
Carefully empty residual almond meal from nut bag onto greased sheet tray.7.
Repeat Steps 5-7 until blender is empty.9.
Once all moisture has evaporated from the almond meal, allow to cool.11.
Pulse in processor until desired fineness is achieved.
You should have almond flour!
Can be used for grain-free baking, on top of oatmeal, or in your favorite smoothies.
Preheat oven to 350F.2.
Combine all dry ingredients in mixing bowl.3.
Add in wet ingredients.4.
Form 1 inch balls and place on parchment-lined sheet tray.7.
Use a fork to press cookie balls into a flat round shape.8.
Bake for 7 mins, rotate, bake for another 5 mins or until golden brown.9.
Allow to cool for 10 mins.10.
Store in fridge up to a week.
Herbalist and holistic health coachRachelle Robinetts delishdark chocolate recipeis perfect for something a little unique this holiday season.
Warm a pot on the stove.2.
Add chocolate, coconut oil, vanilla, rose extract, and salt to bowl and melt.3.
Prep a baking sheet with parchment paper.4.
On the baking sheet dump mulberries and coat with melted chocolate.5.
Finish with one pinch of salt.7.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.8.
Luckily we live in the golden age ofedible cookie dough.
Mix it up and go for it.
In a small mixing bowl, add the dry ingredients and set them aside.2.
Pour the nut butter mixture into the dry mixture and mix until a crumbly batter remains.4.
Add the nut milk a tablespoon at a time until a cookie dough remains.5.
Enjoy immediately or refrigerate to thicken up.
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