Christmas 2017: 6 Healthy Christmas Treats To Binge On This Festival!

Christmas is almost here and we couldn't be more excited. It is no secret that festivities are not the healthiest time of the year, thanks to the host of treats available around this joyous time. Temptation during festivals, especially Christmas is high with all homemade meals, celebrations and of course sweets galore. Cookies, fruit cakes, plum cakes and all sorts of Christmas treats are traditionally made during the festival, which obviously do not make the healthiest options to gorge on to. While it is time to make merry, it is also time to ensure that you do not over-binge so much that it takes a toll on your health. Instead, you can choose to go healthy and tweak your treats slightly.

Here are some Christmas special treats that will not only make your festival special but also healthy.

1. Gluten free gingerbread

Make your Christmas party slightly healthier with gluten free gingerbreads, without which this festival is incomplete. These soft and chewy delights are perfectly spiced and may just be your next favourite treat to serve during parties.(Also read: 5 Home-bakers in Delhi-NCR With Most Sinful Goodies)

_{Make your Christmas party slightly healthier with gluten free gingerbreads}

2. Greek yogurt truffles

Go guilt free using Greek yogurt to make truffles and make them creamy, chocolaty and decadent with lesser calories to add up this Christmas. So instead of using heavy cream, just toss some Greek yogurt and make it calorie free and of course tastier. We are sure you would love the creamy texture like never before.
 

_{Go guilt free using Greek yogurt to make truffles and make them creamy​}3. Whole wheat sugar cookies

Instead of using all-purpose flour or maida in a dessert, use whole wheat flour that gives a healthy edge to your cookies. Make this Christmas guilt free by preparing yummy whole wheat sugar cookies in order to impress your guests. You bet it is super tasty too.
 

_{Instead of using all-purpose flour or maida in a dessert, use whole wheat flour​}

4. Beetroot cupcakes

Move over red velvet cupcakes and instead gorge on to these yummy and natural red velvet beet cupcakes. Beets will not only add to the taste and flavour to the cupcakes but also give additional moisture and depth to the cupcake. And do not worry about the taste, because it actually doesn't taste like a veggie. So go ahead and add a pinch of health in your Christmas party.

_{Move over red velvet cupcakes and instead gorge on to these yummy and natural red velvet beet cupcakes​}5. Oatmeal raisin cookies

Forget chocolate cookies, and try making oatmeal cookies that will make your Christmas even special and healthy. This buttery, brown sugar and oat cookies with raisins and a hint of cinnamon will give you just the right flavour. Mouthwatering much?
 

_{Forget chocolate cookies, and try making oatmeal cookies that will make your Christmas​ special}6. Gluten free chocolate mousse cake

This mousse cake has to be a showstopper for your Christmas party. The moist and rich chocolate mousse cake topped with mousse with lesser calories will make you fall in love, just a little more. We are sure you wouldn't stop at just one piece of cake.
 

_{This mousse cake has to be a showstopper for your Christmas party}Make these yummy healthy Christmas treats a part of your Christmas Party this year and never regret again about binging on too much.

Merry Christmas 2017!