12/18/2025
When it comes to the holidays, there’s never a shortage of sweets 🎄
From cookie exchanges to festive cocktails, it’s easy to enjoy all the goodies — and feel the energy crash that follows.
That’s where low-sugar holiday desserts come in 🤍
Right now is the perfect time to lean into natural sweeteners (local raw honey, coconut sugar, pure maple syrup, molasses, raw cane sugar) and nutrient-rich fruits + vegetables that don’t usually make an appearance in traditional desserts.
I’ve rounded up 50+ favorite holiday treats that are:
• gluten-free
• dairy-free friendly
• lower glycemic index
Most of these recipes are more nutrient-dense, and designed so you can actually enjoy digging in — without the inevitable sugar crash.
🍪 Today I’m sharing 7 of my favorites from the collection…
and if you want all of them👇
Comment “DESSERT” and I’ll send you the newsletter with my holiday recipe bundles
OR
🌲 Comment “COLLECTIVE” to get access to the Roots Collective — including tried-and-true recipes from my own kitchen and fellow clean-eating bloggers I trust.
Because holiday desserts should feel festive, nourishing, and joyful ✨
