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#  9 Healthy Festive Treats To Make At Home  


In case you’re someone with a bit of sweet tooth, here five women in the wellness world share their favourite healthy sweet treats.  


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  JEN RICH/AMELIA FREER 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

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##  Vegan Mocha Cookies 

 

“Who doesn’t love a chocolate cookie? These are squishy and surprising healthy. Serve them with a mug of plant-based hot chocolate.”



Serves

 24 

 



Total Time

 25 Minutes 

 



 

 

Ingredients

    300g of dark brown sugar  

   100g of caster sugar  

   250g of vegan butter  

   25g of black treacle  

   120g of mashed ripe banana  

   370g of plain flour  

   50g of cocoa powder  

   50g of bicarbonate of soda  

   50g of ground coffee  

   50g of instant coffee granules  

   150g of dark chocolate chips  

   Caster sugar &amp; ground coffee (to dust the cookies)  

 



  

 



Method

 Step 1 

Preheat the oven to 165°C (fan).



 Step 2 

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugars, banana, vegan butter and treacle until light and fluffy. This is best done with an electric hand whisk.



 Step 3 

Stir in the flour, bicarb and cocoa powder. Then fold in the coffee and chocolate chips.



 Step 4 

Divide the mixture into balls roughly the size of a table tennis ball and space out evenly on parchment-lined baking trays, leaving a little space between them.



 Step 5 

Bake for 12-15 minutes and remove from the oven. When cold, mix together the extra sugar and coffee and dust over the cookies before serving.



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

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##  Black Bean Brownies with Avocado Chocolate Frosting 

 

“Quick and easy to make, this a great recipe to have on hand for last-minute guests. They taste so luxurious that no-one will ever know they’re full of goodness.”



Serves

 8-12, depending on size 

 



Total Time

 40 Minutes 

 



 

 

Ingredients

    1 x 400g tin of black beans, rinsed and drained  

   3 large eggs  

   3 tbsp of avocado oil  

   1 tsp of vanilla extract  

   30g of cacao powder  

   120g of coconut sugar  

   ½ tsp of baking powder  

   ¼ tsp of salt  

   100g of chocolate chips (minimum 70% cocoa solids)  

   50g of chopped walnuts  

   25g of cocoa nibs  

   75g of dark chocolate chips  

   1 ripe avocado  

   2 tbsp of maple syrup  

 



  

 



Method

 Step 1 

Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan).



 Step 2 

In a blender, blitz the black beans with the eggs, vanilla and avocado oil.



 Step 3 

In a separate bowl, combine the cacao, baking powder, sugar and salt. Add the bean mixture and fold in gently – don’t overmix.



 Step 4 

Fold in the chocolate chips. Pour the batter into a parchment lined 20cm x 20cm tin and bake for 23 minutes. Allow to cool.



 Step 5 

For the frosting, melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water. Add the avocado and maple syrup to a food processor followed by the cooled chocolate.



 Step 6 

Blend until smooth and spread on top of the brownie. Garnish with walnuts and cocoa nibs.



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

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##  Peanut Butter &amp; Coconut Protein Balls 

 

“Rich and satisfying, these protein balls are vegan and free from refined sugars and gluten. At Christmas, you can make them slightly smaller and serve them in place of chocolate truffles with after-dinner coffee.”



Serves

 16 

 



Total Time

 10 Minutes 

 



 

 

Ingredients

    300g of peanut butter  

   125g of gluten-free oats  

   15g of raw cacao powder  

   30g of maple syrup  

   1 tbsp of milled flaxseed  

   1 tbsp of milled chia seeds  

 



  

 



Method

 Step 1 

Place all the ingredients into a food processor and pulse until well mixed and combined.



 Step 2 

Roll the mixture into balls approximately the size of walnuts.



 Step 3 

As you roll, squeeze the mixture firmly to compact. Roll in shredded coconut for a festive feel, if you want.



 Step 4 

Place into an airtight container and store in the fridge.



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

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##  Raw Chocolate Fruit &amp; Nuts 

 

“There’s something quite childlike about dipping nuts and fruit into melted chocolate. You could also try dipping mint leaves into the chocolate – they’re like a healthy version of an After Eight.”



Serves

 12 

 



Total Time

 20 Minutes 

 



 

 

Ingredients

    200g of raw, dark chocolate (I like Ombar)  

   A selection of dried fruit – figs, apricots, pitted prunes, candied orange  

   A selection of nuts – Brazil nuts, pecans and walnuts work well  

 



  

 



Method

 Step 1 

Break the chocolate into pieces and melt in a bowl over a barely simmering saucepan of water.



 Step 2 

Get creative and add peppermint, or orange oil, or sea salt, or orange zest, or chia seeds.



 Step 3 

Gently dip your dried fruit and nuts into the melted mixture, then lay them carefully on a tray and set in the fridge.



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

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##  Christmas Spiced Nuts 

 

“These are a lovely and quick snack to serve with a glass of ice-cold fizz. They would also make a sweet present, perhaps packed into a small jar and wrapped up with a festive ribbon.”



Serves

 8 

 



Total Time

 20 Minutes 

 



 

 

Ingredients

    100g of cashews  

   100g of whole almonds  

   100g of pumpkin seeds  

   100g of pecans (or substitute all of the above for 400g mixed nuts)  

   3 tbsp of olive oil  

   1 tbsp of honey  

   1 tsp of salt  

   1 tsp of cumin  

   1 tsp of smoked paprika  

   1 tsp of orange zest  

 



  

 



Method

 Step 1 

Preheat the oven to 160°C (fan). Mix all the ingredients in a bowl until the nuts are well coated.



 Step 2 

Scatter the nuts onto a large, lined baking sheet.



 Step 3 

Roast for seven minutes, and then mix, before roasting for a further 7 minutes.



 Step 4 

Remove, add a good grind of black pepper and allow to cool completely before storing in an air-tight container.



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

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##  Nut Butter Stuffed Dates 

 

“Full of healthy fats and natural sugars, these stuffed dates are the perfect festive sweet treat. They can also be stored in the freezer for up to a month in an airtight container.”



Serves

 10 Minutes (Plus 1 Hour For Freezing) 

 



Total Time

 12 Minutes 

 



 

 

Ingredients

    12 medjool dates  

   ¼ cup of nut butter – I like Manilife Peanut Butter  

   ¼ cup of toasted coconut chips (optional)  

   Sea salt for sprinkling  

 



  

 



Method

 Step 1 

Slice each date lengthways to remove the pip, but don’t go all the way through.



 Step 2 

Stuff with one teaspoon of nut butter and arrange on a lined baking sheet.



 Step 3 

Microwave your vegan chocolate chips for 30-60 seconds until they have a smooth, runny consistency.



 Step 4 

Drizzle this over the dates, then sprinkle with the coconut chips and seal salt.



 Step 5 

If you have time, freeze for an hour before serving.



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

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##  Spiced Apple Crisps 

 

“This healthy baked snack has only three ingredients – just remember to have a handful of these instead of reaching for the tub of chocolates to satisfy a craving.”



Serves

 2 

 



Total Time

 1 Hour 

 



 

 

Ingredients

    1 Pink Lady apple  

   Ground cinnamon  

   Ground nutmeg  

 



  

 



Method

 Step 1 

Preheat your oven to 160°C (fan). Core your apples and using a sharp knife or mandolin, finely slice through the middle. You want the slices to be around 2mm thick.



 Step 2 

Dust with cinnamon and nutmeg and lay flat on parchment paper. Bake in the oven for 45 minutes to an hour – keep checking and remove any that have turned brown. You may also want to turn them halfway through cooking.



 Step 3 

Make sure they are cool before storing in an airtight container.



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

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##  Christmas Tree Cookies 

 

“This is a simple gingerbread cookie recipe that comes together in no time. Decorating these little trees is also a fun, festive activity for the whole family to enjoy.”



Serves

 20 

 



Total Time

 30 Minutes 

 



 

 

Ingredients

    100g of ground almonds  

   100g of plain flour  

   50g of soft brown sugar  

   6 tbsp of maple syrup  

   ¼ tsp of nutmeg  

   ¼ tsp of ground cinnamon  

   ½ tsp of ground ginger  

 



  

 To decorate:  


   85g of vegan chocolate  

   Pumpkin seeds  

   Goji berries  

   Dried pineapple  

 



  

 



Method

 Step 1 

Preheat the oven to 160°C (fan).



 Step 2 

Place all the ingredients for the cookies into a food processor and mix until combined.



 Step 3 

Tip out onto a clean work surface, knead gently with your hands and form a disc. Wrap it in clingfilm and allow to rest for 20 minutes.



 Step 4 

Lightly dust a clean work surface with flour and roll out the dough until it’s the thickness of a £1 coin. Cut out the cookies and place on a parchment-lined baking tray. Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes, by which time the cookies should have darkened slightly around the edges. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.



 Step 5 

When the cookies have nearly cooled melt the chocolate in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir frequently as it can easily burn. When it has melted use a rubber spatula to scrape it into a piping bag.



 Step 6 

Cut a small hole in the tip of the piping bag and pipe over your cookies. Stick the pumpkin seeds, dried pineapple and goji berries on and allow to set before eating.



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

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##  Healthy Christmas Rocky Road 

 

“These are a deliciously nutritious alternative to a standard rocky road, and are made with antioxidant-rich raw cacao. They’re so delicious you won’t know the difference – serve some slices as a pudding, snack or with a cup of coffee.”



Serves

 20 

 



Total Time

 2 Hours 

 



 

 

Ingredients

    60g of hazelnuts  

   60g of pistachios  

   100g of pecans  

   120g of Medjool dates, stones removed  

   200ml of coconut milk, melted  

   2 tbsp of almond milk  

   45g of raw cacao powder  

   50g of dried cranberries  

 



  

 



Method

 Step 1 

Toast the nuts in a pan for four minutes until golden then leave to cool.



 Step 2 

Blend the dates, coconut oil, milk and cacao together in a blender. Mix with the cooled and toasted nuts and dried cranberries.



 Step 3 

Place in the fridge to set for at least two hours. Slice into bars and serve.



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

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