7 healthy Christmas treats to make with the kids
“Mum, I’m hungry” – the phrase we all hear TOO much, even more so at Christmas time while the kids are off school.
To make your Christmas a little easier this year, Healthy Mummy Challenge member Robyn Jurd has given us her favourite healthy Christmas treats that she makes with her kids.
“I have always loved baking, even before I joined The Healthy Mummy. There is something about baking at Christmas that makes it feel even more special,” she says.
These 7 snacks are guaranteed to get your kids involved while keeping them nourished.
7 healthy Christmas snacks to make with the kids
1. Peanut Butter Oreos
Perfect when you’re time poor but need something delicious in a snap, these healthy Oreos are a treat your kids will want to make with you. Robyn says “They’re fun to make with the kids and I also used cookie cutters to cut them into Christmas shapes.”
Check out the recipe HERE
2. No Bake Raspberry Cookies
Taking 5 minutes to create these are a no-brainer to make at Christmas time. The sweet raspberries will satisfy any sugar cravings your little ones have. Robyn says, “My daughter loves to help me measure out all the ingredients and then it’s so quick to just blitz! They are also good to let set in silicone moulds in Christmas shapes.”
Ingredients (makes 8 cookies)
- 3/4 cup rolled oats (75 grams)
- 1/2 cup raw cashews (60 grams)
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup (45 mls)
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, liquified (30 mls)
- 1/3 cup frozen raspberries (72 grams)
Method
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Blitz oats, cashews, maple syrup and coconut oil until combined. (Don’t over blitz as you want them to still have some texture).
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Add raspberries and blitz for a few seconds as you still want some pieces of raspberry and not have them completely broken down.
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Use a spoon to fold the raspberries through the mixture.
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Add heaped tablespoons of mixture onto baking tray and pop into the freezer to set for a few hours.
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Eat straight from the freezer or store to eat later.
105 calories per serve
3. Pretzel Stacks
Chocolate cravings covered! These pretzel snacks only have 3 ingredients so your kids can easily help and add in extras too. Robyn says, “I make these with my kids, at Christmas though I adapted this recipe and added peanuts (you could also add dried cranberries) and let it set in a slice tray. Once set, it breaks really well into Christmas Bark. This one makes an excellent handmade Christmas gift too.”
Check out the recipe HERE
4. Chocolate, Pistachio and Raspberry Bark
This requires no processed sugar meaning you and your guests can indulge without the guilt! Robyn says, “I made this at the same time as the Pretzel Stacks for the adults. My daughter loved decorating it and helping me break it apart.”
Check out the recipe HERE
5. Turkish Delight
Beautifully rich, these are sure to hit the spot for big and little kids alike.
Robyn says, “This just reminds me of Christmas and were a huge winner at my Christmas last year. They’re easy to make with the kids. I freeze my mixture in Christmas tree moulds, with help from Miss 4.”
This recipe is available in the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge recipe hub.
6. White Chocolate and Goji Berry Fudge
The colours in these fudge bites scream Christmas and the kids will want to help immediately! Robyn says, “These are one of the first recipes I tried when I joined the Healthy Mummy, they’re a regular treat I make for family gatherings and perfect for Christmas with its colouring.”
Ingredients (makes 6 servings)
- 1/3 cup instant milk powder (23.3 grams)
- 1/4 cup ground almonds (37.5 grams)
- 1/4 cup coconut flour (31.3 grams)
- 2 & 1/2 tbsp coconut oil, melted (37.5 mls)
- 1 & 1/2 tbsp rice malt syrup or honey 22.5 mls)
- 2 & 1/2 tablespoons goji berries (25 grams)
- 3 tsp water (15 mls)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (5 mls)
Method
- Line a small rectangular dish or container with baking paper.
- Combine all ingredients and mix well.
- Press into base of the container and smooth the top. Refrigerate to set (at least 30 minutes).
- Cut into 6 slices to serve, 1 slice is 1 serve.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
171 calories per serve
7. Reindeer sandwiches
These festive themed sandwiches use a sugar free chocolate spread as a filling, sure to be loved by both kids and adults. You could always use peanut butter or even homemade jam (like our sugar free chia berry jam) instead.
Robyn says “These were a huge hit! I like to make food fun for my kids.”
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