Christmas is coming, and one of the best parts about this time of year is baking delicious treats! However, if you have people in your life that can’t eat sugar due to allergy or health reasons, then it might seem like a challenge to come up with Diabetic Christmas cookies during the holiday season that taste good.
Today I'm sharing with you a few sugar free Christmas cookie recipes that contain no added-sugar so everyone can get in on the holiday fun.
So pull out your mixing bowls and preheat the oven – let's create some yummy holiday cheer!
Let me show you another Christmas Cookie Recipe you need to bake this holiday season.
The holidays can be a challenging time for those living with diabetes. With so many special treats and occasions to gather with family and friends, it is important that diabetics are mindful of their health while still enjoying the festivities.
Take a few of these diabetic Christmas cookies to your next Cookie Exchange Party so your family and friends who can't enjoy regular "sugar" cookies can have something "sweet" during the holidays too!
Make sure you print out the FREE Recipe Cards to use when giving any of these recipes to your friends.
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💭What cookies can a diabetic eat?
The holiday season is filled with sweet treats, including tons of delicious holiday cookies. However, if you’re diabetic, most easy cookie recipes are off limits throughout the Christmas season. .
Holiday parties can be stressful for diabetics as well due to the abundance of sugary foods. It's likely there will be tempting dishes such as cakes, cookies, pies, candies, chocolates, which can cause disruption in a diabetic’s blood sugar levels if consumed in large amounts.
For this reason, it is beneficial for diabetics to plan ahead by baking diabetic friendly Christmas cookies and bringing a plate to share to holiday gatherings so they don’t feel deprived of festive treats.
Who knows? There might be other people at the party that will enjoy the cookies as well.
💭 Diabetic Christmas recipes
Other desserts and recipes you can prepare when hosting a holiday party to make sure everyone's dietary needs are met:
- Fruit-Based Treats: Fruits like apples, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and oranges make excellent alternatives to traditional sugary desserts.
- Angel Food Cake: Angel food cake is a delicious yet light dessert option as it’s made from egg whites rather than butter or oil meaning that it contains less saturated fat than other cakes. You can top it off with sweeteners such as honey or your favorite fruits for extra flavor.
- Pudding & Custard: Pudding and custard provide diabetics with a yummy yet sugar free dessert option - simply replace the sugar in recipes with artificial sweeteners or substitute them altogether for sugar free versions of pudding and custard mixes available at most grocery stores.
Tried and of these recipes? Let me know in the comments!
This recipe has been updated since it first appeared in 2020 with new photos, and information. I hope you enjoy the updates as much as I enjoyed working on them!
Esther McQuain says
Fantastic!
Lois says
Thanks!
Radha says
Hello
Is there any way to download the Diabetic Friendly cookies?
thanks
Radha
Lois says
I'm sorry, no.