15+ Fun & Festive Christmas Treats for Kids
Looking for healthier holiday treats for you and your kids? Here are 15 easy Christmas treats, snacks and cookies ideas to choose from! This list of recipes includes dairy-free, vegan, nut-free, grain-free, and refined sugar-free options. I guarantee there is something delicious and festive for everyone!
Healthy Christmas Treats for Kids
Managing kid’s sugar levels during the holiday season can be difficult!
With this list of healthier snacks and treats, I don’t have to worry (as much) about them crashing.
This list of Christmas recipes includes my favorite gluten-free Sugar Cookies, hidden-veggie Grinch Muffins and Pancakes, no-added-sugar Reindeer Cookies, whole wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies, and Christmas Cookie Bars, Healthy Hot Chocolate, and more!
I guarantee there is something delicious and festive for everyone!
Healthy Hot Chocolate for Kids Video
Ditch the Hot Cocoa packets! Watch and see how easy it is to make homemade hot cocoa for your kids!
Christmas Treats for Kids
These holiday treats are easy to make with your kids and are great for breakfast, lunch, snack, school lunch, school party or a festive treat at home.
If you are looking for some quick links, here are the Christmas recipes divided into categories.
Snacks and Lunches
Breakfast
Cookies and Treats
- Chocolate Reindeer Cookies
- Healthy Sugar Cookies (allergy-friendly)
- Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Easy Chocolate Fondue
- Dark Chocolate Cherry + Almond Clusters
Drinks
- Healthy Christmas Punch (with DIY Fruit Sticks)
- Hot Chocolate for Kids
- Kids Chocolate Stirring Spoons (Allergy-Friendly)
- Healthy Hot Turmeric Cocoa
Chocolate Reindeer Cookies
A super simple cookie that every kid loves!
Chocolate Reindeer Cookies (no bake!)
Hot Chocolate for Kids
A healthy and delicious way to keep your little ones warm this winter. Plus I give you 8 fun variations you have to try!
Hot Chocolate for Kids
Healthy Sugar Cookies
A healthier sugar cookie that can be modified for most allergy preferences. Plus, they are so dang cute!
Healthy Sugar Cookies Perfect for Decorating
Grinch Fruit Kabobs
A fun holiday treat made with fruit and one mini marshmallow! Great for a quick snack, school lunch or party.
Healthy Christmas Punch (with DIY Fruit Sticks)
Looking for a punch that isn’t loaded with added sugar? Then this is for you! This punch is made with no-sugar added fruit juices and sparkling water. Plus a simple recipe for the kids to make their own fruit sticks!
Healthy Christmas Punch
Easy Chocolate Fondue
A super simple dessert that you can serve with any festive fruits or sides you want.
Easy Chocolate Fondue for Kids
Grinch Mini Muffins
A cute way to celebrate the Grinch – green muffins made with no-added sugar and filled with veggies! Perfect for babies, toddlers and kids!
Grinch Mini Muffins for Baby + Toddler
Christmas Cookie Bars
A fun and easy recipe that the whole family will love.
Christmas Cookie Bars
Kids Chocolate Stirring Spoons
My all-time favorite gift to give – Chocolate Spoons! Easy to make with the kids and everyone loves picking their favorite flavor combo to dip in a mug of warm milk.
Chocolate Stirring Spoons
Dark Chocolate Cherry + Almond Clusters
Easy chocolate clusters that are full of protein and yumminess!
Dark Chocolate Cherry + Almond Clusters
Easy Christmas School Lunch
These Christmas Tree Sandwich can be served for a school lunch, home lunch or for a small kid-friendly gathering.
Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies
For an extra magical treat, you can add M&Ms (or the dye-free version) to these cookies!
Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies
Easy Blender Spinach Pancakes
These fun green pancakes are allergy-friendly and would be great served with a strawberry cut into a heart shape for a simple nod to the Grinch.
Easy Blender Spinach Pancakes for Baby + Toddler
Cranberry Snowballs with Cashew + Coconut
A festive snack option for at home or on the go.
Cranberry Snowballs with Cashew + Coconut
Healthy Gingerbread Waffles
Deliciously spiced waffles that are calling for a dusting of powdered sugar. How cute would it be to make them with this mini snowflake waffle iron.
Healthy Gingerbread Waffles
Healthy Hot Turmeric Cocoa
Simple homemade hot cocoa with a pinch of turmeric for immunity boosting yummies!
Healthy Hot Turmeric Cocoa for Toddlers + Kids
Get the recipe: 15+ Christmas Treats for Kids: Reindeer Cookies
Ingredients
Chocolate Cookies
- 30 ritz crackers
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, use the regular, not the natural kind
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 2 tsp coconut oil
Decorations
- 1/2 cup mini pretzels
- 1 tbsp cinnamon candies
- 1 tbsp candy eyes
- 2 tbsp sprinkles
Instructions
- Prep: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Add Peanut Butter: drop roughly 2-3 tsp of peanut butter onto each cracker. This doesn't have to look perfect.
- Sandwich: Add on the top layer of crackers by gently pressing the top and bottom crackers together until the peanut butter moves to the edge but doesn't go over. You can also use a slight twisting motion to get the peanut butter where you want it.
- Let Set: place the baking tray in the fridge or freeze and let set for 30 minutes to an hour.
- Melt: place the chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring until the chocolate is melted. Mine took 2 minutes until it was completely melted. Let cool slightly.
- Decorate: using a fork and spoon, or two spoons, dunk the cookies into the chocolate, making sure the cookie is completely covered. I like to use a fork and let the excess chocolate drip back into the bowl before placing the cookies back on the baking sheet. Repeat with half of the batch. Then decorate by adding the reindeer antlers, eyes and nose or simply add a pinch of sprinkles. You want to give the cookies a few minutes after their chocolate dunk to decorate or the items might slide around a bit. Repeat until all cookies are covered in chocolate and decorated.
- Chill: place the baking sheet back into the fridge or freezer for 30 minutes to 1 hour to set.
- Eat: serve and enjoy.
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1 Comment on “15+ Fun & Festive Christmas Treats for Kids”
Wow, so many healthy and tasty treats for children. I have already tried the chocolate reindeer cookie recipe and it was amazing. Will definitely try your other recipes. Thanks a lot for sharing this list of recipes.