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    The 25 Best Paleo Christmas Desserts

    Modified: Nov 24, 2024 • Published: Dec 18, 2020 by Dr. Erin Carter • This post may contain affiliate links • Leave a Comment

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    I've collected the 25 best paleo Christmas desserts for you! Everything from brownies and cookies to fudge and squares. There is something in this collection for everyone! All these homemade Christmas treats are gluten free and dairy free too!

    A collage of paleo Christmas dessert photos.

    Christmas food is some of the best! Especially when it comes to the desserts! And just because you are eating paleo or avoiding gluten and dairy doesn't mean that you still can't enjoy some amazing treats at Christmas time. I've collected the best paleo Christmas treats and put them all in once place for you! I can't wait for you to try them.

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    • The Best Paleo Christmas Desserts
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    The Best Paleo Christmas Desserts

    1. Paleo Christmas Crack from Pure and Simple Nourishment

    This Christmas crack recipe tastes so good and is surprisingly easy to make. With a crunchy base, rich caramel, dark chocolate and white chocolate you will love how good this dessert is. It's also gluten free, dairy free and vegan.

    A bowl full of paleo Christmas crack.

    2. Paleo Apple Pie Bars from Pure and Simple Nourishment 

    These apple pie bars have a flaky shortbread crust, a cinnamon spiced apple pie filling and are topped with a rich and creamy caramel sauce. They have 100% 5 star reviews and are also dairy free, gluten free and refined sugar free!

    A piece of an apple pie bar with a bite out of it.

    3. Paleo "Sugar" Cookies from Perchance to Cook

    These cookies have a soft and fluffy texture, reminiscent of traditional "sugar" cookies, but without the use of refined sugars or flours. In just under 30 minutes, you can whip up a batch of these healthier treats.

    A baking sheet with sugar cookies topped with sprinkles on it.

    4. Paleo Dark Chocolate Orange Fudge from Pure and Simple Nourishment

    This dairy free orange chocolate fudge is going to become your new favourite no bake dessert. It tastes just like a Terry's chocolate orange, but is so easy to make and is made with healthier ingredients. This homemade fudge recipe is also vegan and gluten free.

    A batch of fudge, cut into squares garnished with orange zest.

    5. Paleo Buckeye Balls from Mary's Whole Life

    These delicious balls are a breeze to whip up and can be stored in the fridge for a good two weeks. They make for the perfect gift that will leave your loved ones craving for more! They are also gluten free and dairy free!

    A plate of paleo chocolate and nut butter buckeye candies.

    6. Paleo Cranberry Lemon Bars from Pure and Simple Nourishment 

    The combination of the sweet lemon crust with the tart cranberry topping blends beautifully to make these bars taste so good! You will love how easy these bars are to make and that they are healthier than most lemon bar recipes since they are refined sugar free, gluten free and dairy free too!

    A wire rack with cranberry lemon bars on it.

    7. Paleo Pecan Pie Bars from Real Food with Jessica

    Featuring a buttery shortbread crust, a luscious and sweet filling, and generously loaded with pecans, these bars are the perfect holiday treat. Plus, they're gluten-free, dairy-free, and naturally sweetened, making them a guilt-free indulgence.

    A baking rack with pecan pie bars on it.

    8. Paleo Pumpkin Stuffed Dates from Perchance to Cook

    The combination of pumpkin and chocolate in these stuffed dates is so darn good! This treat is so easy to make and you will love that it is also gluten free and dairy free.

    A plate with chocolate-covered dates topped with crushed almonds.

    9. Paleo Gingersnaps from Real Food with Jessica

    These gingersnaps are so soft and chewy, and have the most amazing flavour. They are so easy to make and they're gluten-free and dairy-free too!

    A serving glass filled with a stack of paleo snickerdoodle cookies.

    10. Cassava Chocolate Chip Cookies from Pure and Simple Nourishment

    You will love that these paleo chocolate chip cookies are made without almond flour so they are also nut free. They taste just like a store bought cookie, but are made with better for you ingredients, and are so easy to make!

    A stack of five cassava flour chocolate chip cookies.

    11. Paleo Holiday Cut Out Cookies from Real Food with Jessica

    This treat is both effortless to whip up and incredibly delicious! These cookies are also gluten free, dairy free and refined sugar free, but you would never be able to tell!

    Paleo frosted sugar cookie cut-outs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

    12. Paleo Turtle Bars from Pure and Simple Nourishment

    Drizzled in chocolate with a cookie bottom layer, caramel filling, and pecan cashew crunch topping, these bars have the most amazing taste! You will also love that they are gluten free, dairy free and refined sugar free!

    A stack of four cookie, pecan caramel bars.

    13. Paleo Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies from Pure and Simple Nourishment 

    Ready in just 10 minutes these cookies are so soft and chewy with hints of cinnamon and pumpkin and the perfect amount of chocolate. Made with almond flour, coconut flour and canned pumpkin, you will love how easy they are to make.

    A chocolate chip cookie with flaky sea salt on top of it.

    14. Paleo Chocolate Almond Butter Bars from Pure and Simple Nourishment

    These chocolate almond butter bars are the best! They have a delicious almond butter base and are topped with rich dark chocolate. This healthy treat is also refined sugar free, dairy-free and gluten-free, but it tastes so good you would never know it!

    A stack of chocolate almond butter bars and the top one has a bite out of it.

    15. Paleo Gingerbread Banana Bread from Perchance to Cook

    This banana bread is infused with the rich essence of molasses, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg to give it the most festive flavour. You will also love that this bread is gluten free and dairy free too!

    A sliced loaf of ginger banana bread on top of wooden cutting board.

    16. Paleo Peppermint Bark from Pure and Simple Nourishment

    With both dark and white chocolate layers this chocolate bark is topped with crushed candy canes to give it the most amazing mint flavour. This bark is also vegan, gluten free and dairy free and you will love how easy it is to make!

    Pieces of vegan peppermint bark topped with crushed candy canes.

    17. Paleo Ranger Cookies from Pure and Simple Nourishment

    This is a fun twist on a classic cookie recipe that my grandma used to make for me. These healthy cookies are so easy to make, and are with almond flour and shredded coconut. They are also gluten free, dairy free and refined sugar free!

    A stack of three cookies, and the top cookie has a bite out of it.

    18. Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars from Pure and Simple Nourishment

    These cookie bars are so soft and chewy and are bursting with chocolate. They are one of my all time favourite desserts! You'll love how easy this dessert is to make, in just one bowl and a few simple ingredients. Plus these bars are gluten free and dairy free too.

    Chocolate chip cookie bars cut into squares with flaky sea salt on top.

    19. Paleo Eggnog from Pure and Simple Nourishment

    This eggnog recipe has such a rich and delicious flavour and you will love its thick and creamy texture. Even though it's egg free and dairy free, it tastes just like traditional eggnog and is perfect for the holidays. It's also vegan and refined sugar free.

    A clear mug filled with eggnog and garnished with a cinnamon stick and star anise.

    20. Paleo Peppermint Brownies from Pure and Simple Nourishment

    These are the best mint brownies! They are moist in the middle and firm on the outside with the perfect mint chocolate flavour. Made with almond flour and coconut flour they are gluten free and dairy free and really easy to make. They are perfect for the holidays, or anytime.

    A batch of peppermint brownies cut into squares with crushed candy canes on top.

    21. Paleo Orange Chocolate Brownies from Pure and Simple Nourishment

    If you love orange chocolate you are going to love these brownies! They taste similar to a Terry's chocolate orange, but are made with ingredients that are so much better for you! These brownies are also gluten free, dairy free and refined sugar free too!

    A stack of orange chocolate brownies, one with a bite out of it.

    22. Paleo Hot Chocolate Bombs from Pure and Simple Nourishment

    These are the best paleo hot chocolate bombs! You get to enjoy creamy, rich hot chocolate, plus watching the bombs explode is so fun! Kids love this dessert and it is the perfect cozy treat for the holidays.

    A plate with hot chocolate bombs on it and a bowl of marshmallows beside them.

    23. Chocolate Covered Pecans from Pure and Simple Nourishment

    Chocolate covered pecans are such a fun, bite sized dessert. They are nice and crunchy, a little salty, and a little sweet. You will also love how easy they are to make and that you only need 5 ingredients to make them!

    Chocolate covered pecans on a plate with one with a bite out of it.

    24. Paleo Chocolate Avocado Torte from Pure and Simple Nourishment

    This chocolate avocado torte recipe is what dessert dreams are made of. It has a sweet crunchy base with a melt in your mouth chocolate mousse topping that combines perfectly to give this treat the best taste. You will also love that this torte is flourless, dairy free, gluten free and vegan!

    A slice of chocolate torte on a plate with a fork next to it.

    25. Paleo Brownies with Caramel from Pure and Simple Nourishment

    These delicious paleo brownies are so easy to make, are rich and chocolatey, and are also gluten free and dairy free. These brownies are easy to make and are a healthy twist on an indulgent brownie recipe.

    A brownie with caramel drizzled on top

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      5 Ingredient Chocolate Avocado Mousse (healthy & vegan)
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      The Best Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Banana Bread (dairy free & paleo)
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      Healthy Key Lime Pie Popsicles (with hidden veggies!)
    • A loaf of double chocolate zucchini bread topped with chocolate chips cut into slices.
      Healthy Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread (gluten-free)

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    DISCLAIMERS: The statements made on this website have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration or Health Canada. The information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. You assume full responsibility for how you use this information. Always consult with your physician or other health professionals before making any diet or lifestyle changes. This post may contain affiliate links whereby if you purchase these products I receive a small percentage of the sale price. This allows me to keep the blog running and I thank you for allowing me to do that!

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