Christmas essential: healthy mince pie recipes

21.12.17

With our top alternative and slightly healthier mince pie recipes you don’t have to miss out on your favourite festive treat this year!  Get in the kitchen this weekend and whip up a batch of pies, perfect for a Christmas snack or even package them up as a last minute seasonal foodie gift.

The healthy option

Packed with healthy festive goodness, this recipe doesn’t use a traditional pastry case but a date, coconut oil and almond crust alternative. Click here for full recipe.

Gluten, nut and dairy free mince pies

This recipe is perfect for if you have allergies, are vegan or just following a healthy diet. Using rice flour means that there is no need to miss out on the classic Christmas treat. Click here for full recipe.

Clean eating 

Don’t miss out on a mince pie on Christmas day, with this clean eating recipe incorporating soya yoghurt and chia seeds crust, this is the ultimate guilt-free festive treat! Click here for full recipe.

Light and fruity mince pies

A lighter take on mince pies using filo pastry but these moreish treats are still packed full of festive cheer. Click here for full recipe.

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