Everyone on our social media team loves Christmas. We love every aspect of it! The meaning and story of it are beautiful. The traditions of decorating, caroling and gathering together in the middle of the winter are comforting. And, of course, the food is delicious!
We love sweet treats all year round. But, at Christmas, there is an expectation that you’ll be eating sweet treats. That can be a problem for people with blood sugar concerns. You don’t want to be the only person not indulging. It can make you feel left out of the Christmas fun!
If you make Christmas treats for everyone to enjoy, you will know you can eat them without thinking about your blood sugar!
Peppermint and chocolate is a flavor combination that feels right at Christmas time. It warms you up from the inside. When you make it into hot chocolate, you’re improving on perfection! It’s perfect after shoveling snow or building a snowman. It’s wonderful in front of the Christmas tree! This is also the perfect hot chocolate for Christmas morning! A serving has 102 calories, 3.4 grams of carbs, two grams of fiber and 9.1 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
If there is anything better than cheesecake, it’s cheesecake flavored like a beloved holiday drink! We’re pretty sure that the people who say they don’t like eggnog haven’t tried it. You can make eggnog with or without alcohol. These cheesecake bars can be made with rum or rum flavoring. They are easy, and people will love them! A serving has 221 calories, 3.4 grams of carbs, one gram of fiber and 19 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
We love Starbucks treats. But they are loaded with sugar. We get excited for the holidays when we see the seasonal desserts in their baked goods. But we never buy them. We look at the cranberry bliss bars longingly and then take two steps back! Now, you can easily make the iconic coffee store snack at home with far fewer carbs! They are perfect copycat treats that won’t derail your blood sugar plans. A serving has 225 calories, 11 grams of carbs, three grams of fiber and 20 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
Santa won’t want cookies if you have this perfectly moist pound cake on hand! It’s infused with creamy eggnog and topped with an eggnog glaze. It’s got the delightful density that pound cake should have! Santa would probably pick coffee over milk to accompany this rich cake. While he’ll enjoy it during his late-night flight, we think it’s wonderful for a mid-morning snack. A serving has 335 calories, 13 grams of carbs, seven grams of fiber and 28 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
Any of these treats will take you off the naughty list and put you immediately onto the nice list! They will also help you enjoy Christmas without worrying about your blood sugar.
