These sugar-free desserts are so delicious, they are guaranteed to please your family on Christmas. Here are 25 of the BEST low-carb cookies, pies, cakes, fudge, scones and more- all free from dairy, gluten, eggs, and sugar!
Holidays call for special desserts!
You don't have to miss out just because you have a special diet. And you don't have to "cheat" with the sugary stuff. You can have your cake and eat it too. With no regrets!
MEGA Healthy Holiday Roundup
I'm here to bring you DOZENS of recipes that fit your low-carb lifestyle. All gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, and vegan with lots of keto and paleo options, too! In this MEGA recipe roundup, you'll find everything you need for a festive holiday season!!
- Holiday Classics (Hello, cookies!)
- Showstopper Pies & Cheesecakes (Gorgeous!)
- Sweet Treats & Snacks (Necessary!)
- Special Breakfast Recipes (You fancy!)
Kid-tested, mom-approved, fan-favorite recipes from Pretty Pies, your low-carb magician 😉 Here to show you how to turn healthy ingredients into jaw-dropping DELICIOUS desserts that no one will know is good for them! ENJOY
Holiday Classics Made Low-Carb!
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Keto Christmas Cookies
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Easy Cutout "Sugar" Cookies
Christmas isn't complete without making cookies! These keto cookies are so simple to make and absolutely DELICIOUS to enjoy with your family. My picky kids approved of the taste.
YES, you can make these as classic cutout sugar cookies with any cutters you like!
The frosting is optional, but oh so good! (I could just eat it with a spoon!)
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- Get the full recipe
If you want a sturdier cookie that really holds up (OR a simple yet AMAZING slice-and-bake sugar cookie dough) check out my new cookbook, Yay! It's Sugar-Free for the recipe!
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Keto Gingerbread Cookies
- Crisp, slightly chewy, perfectly spiced, perfectly iced!! Not complicated. Everything you want in a gingerbread man. No grains, no dairy, no eggs, no sugar.
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- Get the Gingerbread Cookie Recipe
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1 Carb Snickerdoodles
- Deliciously thick and chewy cinnamon sugar cookies! Holiday comfort. No post-holiday regrets 😉
- Get the Keto Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe
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Healthy Red (& Green) Velvet Cupcakes
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- My favorite RED (and green!!) VELVET Cupcakes! The taste is UNBELIEVABLE. The texture is super moist! I actually like these *better* than conventional red velvet.
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- Low-carb, dairy-free, paleo and vegan!
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- Get the Low-Carb Red Velvet Cupcake Recipe:
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Easy Blender Hot Chocolate (Dairy-Free Keto!)
- Cookbook exclusive! Find this recipe in my first cookbook, PS It's Healthy. Available in Softcover (Amazon), Hardcover, and ebook!
Showstopper Dairy-Free Pies and Cheesecakes
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Christmas Tree Pie
- Chewy BROWNIE crust, SILKY vanilla cream filling, and it’s dressed up like a CHRISTMAS TREE? Love LOVE.
- Get the recipe HERE
- Keto, Paleo and Vegan. No-bake!
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Orange Spice Cheesecake
- This Orange Spice 'Cheesecake’ Is Unbelievable. Magical. Utterly delicious! A personal FAVORITE recipe.
- Paleo, Vegan & Keto! No-Bake
- Get the recipe HERE
- You can also find this recipe on page 8 of ‘PS It’s Healthy’
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Chocolate Cream Pie
- Family-Pleaser Alert: This pie is extra silky from coconut cream and almond butter, and richly flavored with cacao and dark chocolate. Sure to be a hit! The crust is buttery and crisp without the hassle of conventional recipes. No waiting, no chilling, no rolling. It’s easy as pie!
- Get the recipe HERE
- You can also find this recipe on page 20 of ‘PS It’s Healthy’
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Peppermint Cream Pie
- A cloud of mint-infused whip on a shortbread cookie crust is a splendid way to celebrate the holidays. The mint is so refreshing. The perfect after-dinner dessert.
- Cookbook exclusive! Recipe, page 28 of 'PS It's Healthy'
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Triple Chocolate Cheesecake
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- This is the dessert for chocolate lovers! With a chewy chocolate crust, silky smooth cacao-infused cheesecake and dark chocolate drizzle, it is triple chocolate heaven.
- As with my other cheesecake recipes, there’s no baking involved or overnight waiting period. Your chocolate dream is made in minutes at the push of a button.
- Cookbook exclusive recipe, page 11 of 'Yay! It's Sugar-Free'
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Classic Cheesecake with Strawberry Sauce
- Creamy, rich, and a hint of tang. Dripping in sweet strawberry sauce! It’s classic with a dairy-free/egg-free twist! This cheesecake is a superstar of a dessert that will leave your family in awe that it’s healthy.
- And bonus: it's made in a blender! So easy!
- Cookbook exclusive recipe, page 9 of 'Yay! It's Sugar-Free'
Low-Carb & Keto Christmas Treats
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- Peanut Butter Balls make the perfect holiday treat! You'd never know these are sugar-free!
- Keto + GF + Dairy-Free + No-cook + Vegan. Use cashew butter or sunflower butter for Paleo.
- Get the recipe HERE
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Keto Candied Pecans (no bake!)
- These CRISP and addictive toasted pecans take just 5 minutes to cook on the stovetop! SO EASY, so quick.
- These would make a wonderful gift, too!
- TIP: Make a double (or triple!) batch 😉
- Get the recipe HERE
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4-Ingredient Fudge
- No-cook, made in minutes, so EASY!
- Dairy-free, keto, paleo & vegan
- Get the recipe HERE
The following recipes are cookbook exclusives in PS It's Healthy
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Muddy Buddies (aka Puppy Chow)
- Peanut butter chocolate clusters coated in powdered "sugar!" YESS. You’ll be surprised how these mimic the crunchy crispy cereal taste without any grains! (Recipe, page 60)
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White Chocolate Bark (Nut-Free!)
- Rich white chocolate studded with gorgeous red pomegranate arils and crunchy pumpkin seeds. Unlike store-bought white chocolate, this is dairy-free and made with just 4 healthy ingredients.
- Customize your bark with any toppings you like, but these bright red and green are perfect for Christmas!
- (Recipe, page 64)
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Peanut Butter Fudge
- Melt-in-your-mouth peanut-buttery deliciousness. And it couldn’t be easier to make! (Recipe, page 66)
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Peppermint Patties (Nut-Free!)
- These taste so much like store-bought peppermint patties it’s unreal. Hard to believe they're healthy! (Recipe, page 62)
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White Chocolate Mocha
- Who needs Starbucks when you can make fabulous coffee drinks at home -- for a fraction of the cost, AND zero added sugar. This drink is luxuriously creamy and flavorful, with just the right amount of richness. No espresso machine needed! Making it in a blender is easy, and creates a lovely froth on top. YUM. (Recipe, page 98)
Indulgent (but Healthy!) Recipes for Christmas Morning
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Cinnamon Rolls
- Worth the time and effort. I promise they're not difficult to make! Yep, there's yeast involved, so be sure to plan ahead! You just can't beat yeast rolls 😉
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Classic Scones
- all-time personal favorite breakfast recipe! Crisp on the outside, tender on the inside. Be sure to serve them warm with a buttery substance on top! Mmmm. Speaking of scones, I have LOTS more flavors! (See below)
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Orange Scones
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Chocolate Scones
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Chocolate Chip Scones
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Coffee Cake
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COFFEE CAKE made low-carb, paleo and vegan! The crisp cinnamon sugar streusel takes the cake!
This coffee cake is soft with a ribbon of warm cinnamon-laced through the center— so comforting.Delicious enough for dessert but wholesome enough for breakfast. Serve with the piping hot cup of coffee for maximum enjoyment - Cookbook Exclusive, page 42 of PS It's Healthy
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Merry Christmas to you and your family! I hope it's a WONDERFUL time full of yummy treats! - Emily
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