It’s the – sweetest – time of the year! And guess what…you can still balance your blood sugar.

Here are 5 of our favorite festive desserts you can whip up this holiday season, wow your friends and family, and keep your blood sugar very happy!

#1: Avocado Fudge:

(8 servings)

Ingredients:

• 6 oz dark chocolate (chopped)
• 1/2 avocado (ripe)
• 1/3 c maple syrup
• 1/3 c nut butter
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 
• 1 1/2 Tbsp cocoa powder 
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 2 Tbsp water (cold) – 1/4 c walnuts (raw, roughly chopped)

Directions:

1. Melt chocolate in the microwave. Set aside to cool. 
2. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on both sides. 
3. Place avocado, maple syrup, and nut butter in a food processor. 
4. Process until completely smooth, about one minute. 
5. Add vanilla, cocoa powder, salt, and water and pulse until incorporated. 
6. Add in melted chocolate and pulse again to combine. 
7. Transfer fudge to the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. 
8. Top with walnuts. 
9. Freeze at least 8 hours before slicing and serving. 

#2: Date Bark:

Ingredients (no exact amounts for this one – make as much as you want!):

1. Halved pitted dates
2. Nut butter of choice
3. Coconut oil
4. Chocolate
5. Optional toppings: coconut, almonds

Directions:

1. Line a baking sheet with halved dates (pits removed). 
2. Add a layer of preferred nut butter over the dates. 
3. Melt preferred chocolate with a little coconut oil together and pour over the dates + nut butter. Smooth to make a nice layer. 
4. Top with preferred toppings like coconut and almonds. 
5. Set in the fridge to harden. Break apart pieces and enjoy!

#3: Chocolate Dessert Hummus

4 servings

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Chickpeas (cooked or canned)
• 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder
• 1/4 cupMaple Syrup
• 3/4 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk

Directions: 

1. Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Occasionally scrape down the sides as needed.

2. Transfer to a bowl and enjoy!

#4: Baked Apples with Oatmeal

4 servings

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp Maple Syrup (divided)
• 1 1/2 tsp Coconut Oil
• 1/2 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
• 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
• 2/3 c rolled Oats
• 1/4 c Hazelnuts (chopped)
• 2 Apple (halved, cored)

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a bowl, whisk together half of the maple syrup, coconut oil, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Add the oats and hazelnuts and stir well.
2. Place the apples on the baking sheet, skin side down. Spoon the oat mixture on top of the apples. Bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until the apples are soft.

• Drizzle the remaining maple syrup on top and enjoy!

#5: Peanut Butter Buckeyes

16 servings

• 1 c All-Natural Peanut Butter
• 1/4 c Vanilla Protein Powder
• 3 Tbsp Coconut Flour
• 3 Tbsp Maple Syrup
• 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
• 3/4 c Dark Chocolate Chips
• 1 1/2 tsp Coconut Oil

Directions:

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the peanut butter, protein powder, coconut flour, maple syrup and salt. Mix to combine. Using a tablespoon, roll into balls and place them on the baking sheet. Repeat until the batter is used up and then place in the freezer to harden for 30 minutes.
3. In a small bowl, add the chocolate chips and coconut oil and microwave on high for 30- to 45-second intervals until melted. Stir with a spoon to fully combine.
4. Remove the buckeyes from the freezer. Using a toothpick or a fork, dunk into the melted chocolate about 2/3 of the way up. Place back on the baking sheet. Repeat until all are dipped in chocolate. Place in the fridge to harden, about 20 minutes.

Enjoy these yummy treats and have the best holiday season!

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Cheers!

Coach Elle