Healthy no bake desserts just in time for the holidays.

It’s the holidays, which means more often than not, you’re pressed for time. In between social events and family gatherings, this isn’t really known as the season with a lot of downtime. Which means that if you’re looking for a good dessert recipe, you want it to be quick. And while you’re at it, what about a little healthy? Look no further. Here are 10 healthy no bake desserts, mostly gluten-free and vegan, to save you time in the kitchen this holiday season.

1. Healthy No-Bake Cookies

These are a simple, basic no-bake cookie recipe that happens to be gluten-free and vegan. Full of chocolate, you’ll want to have a few batches on hand for when your friends come over for an afternoon visit.

2. Pumpkin Tarts

Who said you had to bake pumpkin pie? These no-bake pumpkin tarts get the seasonal flavor of pumpkin with the ease of popping them in the refrigerator to set. Just pull them out when you’re ready to serve.

3. Açaí Berry Truffle

This Brazilian berry has become a popular superfood, and since it comes in powdered form it can easily be used to make a tasty round of truffles (yes, vegan and gluten-free).

4. Espresso Cookies

Who doesn’t love the combination of chocolate and coffee? The two come together in this simple, vegan recipe that can also be made gluten-free if you use gluten-free certified oats.

5. Avocado Chocolate Pudding

Need a fresh spin on a dessert for a holiday dinner? How about chocolate pudding made with a base of avocado? Thick, creamy and healthy.

6. Coconut Date Rolls

This recipe is as easy as putting shredded coconut, dates and almonds in the food processor then rolling the mixture into balls. The result is a a simple but tasty dessert that looks great on a holiday cookie platter.

7. Chocolate Tart with Almond Crust

Often we think of no-bake recipes as reserved for only cookies that you can drop onto parchment paper. Not so. This recipe proves that no-bake can not only be simple, but also classy, in the form of a glorious tart made with an almond base (gluten-free!) and creamy, dark chocolate filling (vegan!).

8. Sweet Potato Pie Doughnut Holes

Roasted sweet potato comes together with coconut milk and coconut flour to create a recipe that sounds like the ultimate comfort food dessert, but stays healthy.

9. Amaretto Snowballs

Dusted in powdered sugar, these are the perfect gluten-free cookies for the holidays. With a dash of amaretto, they’re the perfect ending to a long dinner party.

10. Raw Chewy Mint Brownies

Somewhere in between fudge and traditional brownies you have this recipe, made with a base of Medjool dates and raw cashews. You can eat a few without feeling the guilt.

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Images: Joana Slowdownik, Debbie Adler, smiteme, SweetonVeg

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