{"id":64596,"date":"2022-12-24T19:00:38","date_gmt":"2022-12-24T13:30:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/?p=64596"},"modified":"2025-07-28T11:49:41","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T06:19:41","slug":"what-are-the-4-healthy-christmas-dessert-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/2022\/12\/24\/what-are-the-4-healthy-christmas-dessert-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are The 4 Healthy Christmas Dessert Recipes You Can Try?"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the onset of the festive spirit, celebrate the Christmas cheer and the excitement of a new year with healthy Christmas dessert recipes.<\/p>\n

Healthy baked apple dessert<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Baked<\/p>\n

For health-conscious individuals, this would make for a unique and healthy Christmas sweets recipe.<\/p>\n

Ingredients:<\/h3>\n
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  1. 6 large apples<\/li>\n
  2. 2 tablespoons of melted coconut oil<\/li>\n
  3. 2 tablespoons of maple syrup or honey<\/li>\n
  4. \u00bd cup of chopped walnuts<\/li>\n
  5. 1 teaspoon of cinnamon<\/li>\n
  6. \u00bd teaspoon of nutmeg<\/li>\n
  7. 1 cup of oats<\/li>\n
  8. \u00bd cup cider or water<\/li>\n
  9. Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Method:<\/h3>\n
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    1. To core the apple, remove the stem and slice off the top to make the surface flat. Take a sharp knife and cut out the apple\u2019s center so that the seeds are removed.<\/li>\n
    2. Combine cinnamon, oats, and walnuts in a bowl. Add melted coconut oil and honey or maple syrup. Stir to combine them.<\/li>\n
    3. Stuff the apples with the filling, cover them with foil, and put them in the baking dish for about 30 minutes. Grease the baking dish with coconut oil. Also, pour water or apple cider into the bottom of the baking dish.<\/li>\n
    4. Keep the apples moist with cider every 5-10 minutes. Uncover the apples for the last 5 minutes.<\/li>\n
    5. Once they are baked, allow the apples to cool down. Top them with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Healthy oatmeal cookies<\/strong><\/h2>\n

      \"Healthy<\/p>\n

      This healthy Christmas cookie recipe is not only easy to make but is also gluten-free<\/strong>, dairy-free, and contains no white sugar.<\/p>\n

      Ingredients:<\/h3>\n
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      1. \u00be cup raisins<\/li>\n
      2. 1 cup hot water<\/li>\n
      3. 1 \u00bd cups of old-fashioned rolled oats<\/li>\n
      4. 1 cup and 2 tablespoons of oat flour<\/li>\n
      5. \u00bd teaspoon baking soda<\/li>\n
      6. \u00bd teaspoon baking powder<\/li>\n
      7. \u00bc teaspoon salt<\/li>\n
      8. 1 teaspoon cinnamon<\/li>\n
      9. \u00bc cup and 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil<\/li>\n
      10. \u00bc cup maple syrup<\/li>\n
      11. 2 tablespoons honey<\/li>\n
      12. 2 lightly beaten eggs<\/li>\n
      13. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Method:<\/h3>\n
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        1. Place raisins in a medium heatproof bowl and soak them in hot water while you prepare the other ingredients. This procedure can make the raisins plump and juicy. Drain them and pat them dry before baking.<\/li>\n
        2. Preheat the and put a large baking sheet with parchment paper.<\/li>\n
        3. Whisk the rolled oats, oat flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl.<\/li>\n
        4. Add the remaining ingredients and mix them until combined. Add raisins to this cookie dough. The consistency of the mixture will be wet and loose; it will not form a tight ball.<\/li>\n
        5. Use a cookie scoop to give the batter shape and place cookie dough balls onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Leave some space between each cookie. Slightly pat them down so that they don\u2019t spread much during cooking. You can add a few more raisins on the top.<\/li>\n
        6. Bake for 10-15 minutes. Avoid over-baking the cookies. Transfer the cookies to a paper towel to cool completely.<\/li>\n
        7. Enjoy these cookies with a glass of milk.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Healthy gingerbread muffins<\/strong><\/h2>\n

          \"Gingerbread<\/p>\n

          You can feel festive even while relishing this low-sugar and healthier Christmas cake recipe.<\/p>\n

          Ingredients:<\/h3>\n
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          1. 2 cups of old-fashioned rolled oats<\/li>\n
          2. \u00bc cup molasses<\/li>\n
          3. \u00bc cup maple syrup<\/li>\n
          4. \u00be cups apple sauce<\/li>\n
          5. 2 eggs<\/li>\n
          6. 1 egg white<\/li>\n
          7. 2 teaspoons of baking soda<\/li>\n
          8. 2 teaspoons of cinnamon<\/li>\n
          9. \u00be teaspoon nutmeg<\/li>\n
          10. 1 \u00bd teaspoons ground ginger<\/li>\n
          11. \u00bc teaspoon cloves<\/li>\n
          12. \u00bc cup almond milk<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Method:<\/h3>\n
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            1. Preheat the oven and place a greased muffin tin.<\/li>\n
            2. Blend the oats until you get a flour-like consistency.<\/li>\n
            3. Add all the remaining ingredients into the blender and combine.<\/li>\n
            4. Pour the batter into greased muffin tins. However, do not fill them to the brim.<\/li>\n
            5. Bake them for 25 minutes. You can also try inserting a toothpick or a cake tester to check if the muffins are baked.<\/li>\n
            6. You can store them in your refrigerator for up to 1 week.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Pumpkin Cheesecake<\/strong><\/h2>\n

              \"Pumpkin<\/p>\n

              This Christmas recipe is suitable for individuals who follow a gluten-free diet, as it features almond milk. It is also a low-fat and low-sugar recipe<\/strong>; therefore, eat away this festive season without guilt!<\/p>\n

              Ingredients:<\/h3>\n

              For the crust<\/h4>\n
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              1. 1 cup almond flour made from ground sweet almonds<\/li>\n
              2. \u00bc cup brown sugar<\/li>\n
              3. \u00bd teaspoon cinnamon<\/li>\n
              4. 4 tablespoons of melted butter<\/li>\n
              5. For the filling<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Low-fat cream cheese<\/h4>\n
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                1. \u2154 cup low-fat greek yogurt<\/li>\n
                2. \u00bd cup pumpkin puree<\/li>\n
                3. 3 tablespoons maple syrup<\/li>\n
                4. 2 teaspoons vanilla extract<\/li>\n
                5. \u00be teaspoon cinnamon<\/li>\n
                6. \u00bc teaspoon nutmeg<\/li>\n
                7. \u00bc teaspoon ground ginger<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  Method:<\/h3>\n
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                  1. Bring all these ingredients to room temperature to ensure your fillings are smooth.<\/li>\n
                  2. Preheat the oven.<\/li>\n
                  3. Stir all the crust ingredients until you get a coarse sand-like texture. Set a 12-cup muffin pan with foil muffin liners.<\/li>\n
                  4. Add 1 \u00bd tablespoons of the crust mix into the muffin cups and evenly distribute the almond flour.<\/li>\n
                  5. Bake for 10-15 minutes at 350 degrees until the edges start to brown slightly.<\/li>\n
                  6. Remove the crusts from the oven and allow them to cool while you prepare the filling. You can even put them in the refrigerator to cool down quickly.<\/li>\n
                  7. Use a beater to whisk all the ingredients of the filling in a bowl at high speed for 5-6 minutes until everything is mixed properly.<\/li>\n
                  8. When your crust is completely cool, scoop 3 tablespoons of filling into each muffin cup.<\/li>\n
                  9. You will be able to fill the cups \u00be of the way.<\/li>\n
                  10. Put the cheesecakes into the fridge and chill for 6-8 hours or overnight.<\/li>\n
                  11. You can either sprinkle cinnamon powder<\/strong> on the top or decorate the cheesecake with peanut butter or caramel sauce.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    Enjoy the festive season with these healthy Christmas dessert recipes at home.<\/p>\n

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                    Key Takeaways<\/h3>\n
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