This 12 Days of Christmas Recipes Round-up is all about simple festive ideas. Recipes that feel special without being overly complicated to make.
Each recipe is made with minimal ingredients but has maximum flavour. Think good-quality dark chocolate, nuts, nut butters and dried fruits with a few festive spices thrown in!
From festive granola and chocolate fudge to easy truffles and creamy dairy-free cheesecakes, each recipe is designed with ease in mind. Many can be prepped ahead, stored in the fridge or freezer, and pulled out when needed.
This makes them perfect for stress-free entertaining or even last minute gifts.
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Healthy Toffifee
Looking for a healthy twist on a classic treat? These vegan, homemade Toffifee are easy to make, packed with nutrition and make the perfect homemade gift.
These Festive Puffed Quinoa Bars are a fantastic no-bake vegan treat that’s quick to make for easy gifting. Packed with wholesome ingredients like puffed quinoa, dark chocolate, nuts and studded with candied ginger, they’re the Christmas perfect treat.
These Chocolate Christmas Trees stuffed with dates, nuts and fruits are a great make-ahead Christmas treat. They can be frozen or refrigerated and brought out when you need a last minute sweet treat.
With all the flavours of Christmas, these festive overnight oats are a great option. Prep them on Christmas Eve so you can have a healthy breakfast on Christmas morning. With all the rushing around and cooking at this time of year, they’re a great recipe that takes minutes, and is one less thing to worry about on Christmas Day!
If you are looking for a sweet treat that has only 98 calories, these Mini Chocolate Coconut Bites are a great option. Simply blend figs with peanut butter, coconut, oats and a little maple syrup and top with a spoonful of dark or white chocolate. They also make a great festive treat or gift.
If you want a make-ahead dessert that’s a perfect blend of sweet and spice, try these vegan mini ginger cheesecakes. Featuring a 3 ingredient gluten-free base, a velvety cashew filling and a hint of ginger spice. Easy to make and deliciously creamy.
Looking for an easy homemade Christmas granola recipe? Packed with pecans, pistachios and cranberries, this granola is easy to make, nutritious, and makes the perfect homemade gift. Made with lots of warming spices and flavoured with orange, it smells as good as it looks!
Making fudge has never been easier! This 2 Ingredient Chocolate Fudge is a great festive recipe for last minute gifting. With just dark chocolate and almond butter (and some optional festive toppings) this recipe will become a firm Christmas favourite.
Festive treats don’t have to be complicated. These easy gingerbread truffles are no-bake, gluten-free, packed with flavour and are proof that festive treats can be both indulgent as well as nourishing. Full of wholesome ingredients, they taste as good as they look!
With only 4 ingredients, these date and pistachio bites are a great alternative to shop-bought snacks. You can use whichever combination of nuts you like. Simply blend the nuts with dates and nut butter and dip in dark chocolate. You’ll definitely want more than one!
Festive treats don’t always have to be loaded with sugar. These no-bake chocolate orange balls are vegan, gluten-free and packed with flavour. You’ll think you are eating an indulgent chocolate truffle!
If you need a dessert that looks impressive, but is actually very simple to make, try this vegan chocolate tart. It features a nutty, gluten-free base topped with a glorious two-ingredient chocolate ganache. Vegan, gluten-free, and delicious.
I hope this collection has shown that festive treats don’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. With a handful of good ingredients , it’s possible to create homemade treats that are pretty good for you too!
Many of these recipes were designed to be made ahead, stored well and enjoyed when you need them most. They’re the kind of recipes you can come back to year after year.
I hope you’ve found a few new favourites to keep in your Christmas repertoire. And if you are looking for something savoury instead check out my festive wellington recipe!
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Jacqui
on December 25, 2025 at 12:24 am
Thanks so much Helen! I love your recipes. They are simple, yummy and impressive.
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Thanks so much Helen! I love your recipes. They are simple, yummy and impressive.
Thanks so much! So glad to hear that!