Christmas 2019 Recipes: 5 Healthy Cookie Recipes to Make Your X-Mas Sweet Yet Fit

With 2019 coming to such a swift end as we enter December, Christmas is inching closer each day. Every year, December 25 is celebrated as the birthday of Jesus by Christians, more commonly referred to as Christmas or X-mas. While there are various Christmas traditions that are loved and adored by millions across the world, one that particularly stands out has to be the tradition of Christmas Cookies. Every year, kids leave out special cookies for Santa. As we grow up, this tradition rather hides in the shadow. But not any more! Thanks to the choice of making healthy Christmas cookies and other Xmas treats that are still equally delicious. With Christmas 2019 just around the corner, the internet can always come to your rescue to find the perfect healthy Christmas cookie recipe! Christmas 2019 Healthy Recipes: Dig Into These Decadent, Gluten-Free Desserts This Holiday Season.

Christmas treats, in general, are an important part of the celebrations. From the gingerbread houses that we have seen so many people decorate in the movies, to the delicious plum cakes and Christmas special bakes that instantly fill our soul, the choices during Christmas are truly endless. But despite all this, nothing can beat the joy that simple Christmas cookies and a glass of milk can bring us. While sugar cookies were once our jam during Christmas, this tradition can move forward in a much healthier way - with ample options of cookies that are gluten-free, sugar-free or even just below 50 Calories! If you have been looking for such a recipe for this Christmas, read on to find the one that fits your needs! Christmas 2019 Traditional Foods: From Stollen to Panettone, 9 Delicacies Around The World That Are Part of the Holiday Feast.

1. These Gluten-Free Cookies That Are Super Chic and Cute!

If you have always loved cookies, but realised your low-tolerance to gluten, or are simply cutting down the unhealthy intake in your diet, these gluten-free cookie recipes can come in handy this Christmas! Choose from a classic chocolate chip cookie or a more traditional gingerbread version and enjoy a sweet Christmas!

2. The Cookies With the Health Cards

As we grow up we realise that carbs are not our enemy. Refined carbs definitely are. This easy recipe is super healthy as it not only cuts out the regular flour but also avoids the use of refined sugar. What’s more, we can also learn quick and easy ways of decorating our cookies to make them look festive - without resorting to the classic sugar sprinkles!

3. For the Ones Who Need to Avoid Carbs

If you are following a diet that needs you to watch your carbs but still crave something sweet in this Christmas season, this is the recipe for you.

Pro Tip- Use a sugar alternative that is tried, tested and you know suits you the best with this recipe!

4. The Calorie Checking Treats!

This guide is perfect for everyone who is looking for a low-calorie option to satisfy your sweet tooth. From the 50 Calories Hot Chocolate to the 55 Calorie Gingerbread cookies, try anything you crave while being nice to your diet!

5. The Not So Classic Christmas Cookies

This video gives you two amazing options to bake some healthy Christmas cookies. The start from scratch almond cookies are not only super-rich in protein but are also extremely filling! Meanwhile, the chocolate chip cookies option can actually turn into your go-to recipe for every time you just need some chocolate, without actually sacrificing on your diet too much!

We hope that these cookies recipes help you celebrate Christmas to the fullest, without worrying about the calories. And if you are not too fond of the Christmas celebrations, at least you now have some delicious cookies to bring in the holiday season!

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Dec 19, 2019 12:27 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).