15 Easy & Delicious Christmas Cookies for People with Diabetes

15 of the most delicious dietitian-approved Christmas cookies for people with diabetes

[{"selector":"#anim-68910d1c-ea7d-433e-94bd-f77f2c198c14 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-41.964285480932354%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] When the holidays roll around I tend to have two things on my mind: finding the perfect present for everyone on my list and cookies!

But what if you have diabetes? Does that mean you can’t enjoy a Christmas cookie? Absolutely not! I’ve rounded up 15 of the most delicious dietitian-approved Christmas cookies.

[{"selector":"#anim-3b9dc9be-3edc-4f64-b2c8-f1b8280b729c [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-30.101562379257054%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Each cookie has 6 grams of carbohydrates, but only 3 grams of net carbs thanks to the fiber-rich avocado. Keto Sugar Cookie | Erin Palinski-Wade

[{"selector":"#anim-2a1fbbb1-3640-4a5a-a1b8-7d7b76e3fab7 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-9.483793271556205%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] These are a great option if you want a sweet little treat but are trying to stay on top of your wellness goals. Almond Flour Shortbread Cookies | Haute & Healthy Living

[{"selector":"#anim-088f6e96-cf0c-42cf-a64a-4e732f8303f9 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.249999886225726%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] These delicious M&M Christmas Cookies are lower in sugar than traditional M&M Christmas cookies, and are made with nutrient dense ingredients. M&M Christmas Cookies | Milk & Honey Nutrition

[{"selector":"#anim-11c73307-c982-42b7-9a94-ca49feeffe4f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-7.812499744007886%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Made with almond flour, honey, water and a pinch of salt, these chewy almond flour cookies come together in a few easy steps. Almond Flour Cookies | Haute & Healthy Living

[{"selector":"#anim-a3193283-28ef-4293-96e2-7e8e87b95fe5 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-21.874999829338588%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] You’d expect these to be off-limits for a diabetes-friendly diet, but thanks to the protein, they’re actually a great choice. Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies | Kelsey P. RD

[{"selector":"#anim-f4f1ea16-f5ae-4e09-b28a-4f66fe56a485","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(1)","scale(1.3)","scale(0.97)","scale(1)"],"offset":[0,0.33,0.66,1]},"delay":800,"duration":1450,"easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","iterations":1}] Even if you have diabetes, there are so many ways to increase the nutrition of cookies so you can enjoy them this holiday season. Click here to read the full article