These Healthy Soft Christmas Sugar Cookies are a low-calorie, high-protein twist on the classic holiday cookie. Made with Greek yogurt, almond flour, and a light protein frosting, these cookies are soft, sweet, festive, and under 90 calories each.
Disclaimer: Nutritional values may vary.
Healthy eating references:
WHO —
NHS —
Heart & Stroke Foundation.
🥗 Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Almond flour | 1½ cups | 960 |
| Oat flour | 1 cup | 420 |
| Greek yogurt (0%) | ½ cup | 65 |
| Egg | 1 | 70 |
| Vanilla protein powder | ½ cup | 180 |
| Sugar-free sweetener | ½ cup | 0 |
| Greek yogurt (frosting) | ½ cup | 65 |
| Sugar-free powdered sweetener | ¼ cup | 0 |
| Vanilla extract | 1 tsp | 12 |
➡️ Total Calories (batch): ≈ 1772 kcal
➡️ Calories per cookie (18 cookies): ≈ 98 kcal
➡️ Protein per cookie: ≈ 6 g
➡️ Calories per cookie (18 cookies): ≈ 98 kcal
➡️ Protein per cookie: ≈ 6 g
👩🍳 Preparation Steps
- Mix almond flour, oat flour, protein powder, and sweetener.
- Whisk Greek yogurt, egg, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients into soft dough.
- Chill dough 20 minutes for easier shaping.
- Roll and cut Christmas shapes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8 minutes — do not overbake.
- Cool completely before frosting.
- Mix frosting ingredients and spread on cookies.
Tip: Add natural food coloring (spinach, beet, turmeric) to keep it healthy.
🍽 Nutritional Facts (Per Cookie)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 98 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbs | 11 g |
| Fat | 4 g |
🌿 Key Benefits
🎄 40% fewer calories than classic cookies.
💪 6g protein per cookie.
🍬 Refined-sugar-free frosting.
🔥 Soft, chewy, bakery-style texture.
❓ FAQ
Can I make these gluten-free?
Yes — use certified GF oats.
Does the yogurt frosting melt?
Keep cookies refrigerated.
Can I freeze them?
Freeze unfrosted cookies for 3 months.
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👉 Healthy Holiday Protein Muffins
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