A collection of the 17 edible holiday gifts for anyone on your list. We have summed up our favorite Christmas cookies, energy bites, and nut mixes that make the perfect presents for your loved ones to nibble on.
If you're not sure what to get someone this year, we have you covered. One thing we know for sure is that you can never go wrong with food! Who doesn't love homemade goodies?!
Gifting treats are great for a number of reasons. You can customize them based on someone's taste, they're budget-friendly, plus, super fun to make! And no matter what, the receiver will be so appreciative of the thought and care that goes into a homemade gift.
17 Edible Holiday Gifts
Some of our favorite edible gifts are foods like cookies, energy bites & truffles, and nut mixes! We've rounded up the best ones for the holidays, so consider this page your one-stop-shop this year.
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Christmas Cookies
Let's talk cookies! A freshly baked batch of cookies is a classic gift for the holiday season. First of all, the smell! Second, you can customize them a million different ways from flavor to toppings to frosting, so everyone can enjoy them! You can't go wrong with any of these recipes:
- Healthy Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies from Simply Quinoa
- Gluten-Free Pizzelle Cookies from Simply Quinoa
- Healthy Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cookies from Simply Quinoa
- Gluten-Free + Vegan Gingerbread Cookies from Simply Quinoa
- Chewy Chocolate Orange Cookies from Simply Quinoa
- Gluten-Free Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies from Simply Quinoa
- Vegan Sugar Cookies with Matcha Icing from Simply Quinoa
Energy Bites
Another great edible gift idea is energy balls! If you have more healthy-conscious friends or family, they're a sweet treat with none of the guilt. They make for the perfect snack or pick me up, and you can make them in a range of fun seasonal flavors! Here are some of our favorite:
- No-Bake Gingerbread Energy Balls from Simply Quinoa
- Mint Chocolate Energy Balls from Simply Quinoa
- Coconut Chai Protein Quinoa Energy Bites from Simply Quinoa
- Turtle Cookie Quinoa Energy Bites from Simply Quinoa
- Cranberry Energy Bites from Eating Bird Food
Nut Mixes
Last but definitely not least, nut mixes! These make for such a great gift because they make the holidays extra special. The receiver can enjoy them while decorating the Christmas tree, as a snack, or as an addictive addition to cocktail hour. These are some recipes we find irresistible:
- Coconut Sugar Candied Pecans + Quinoa from Simply Quinoa
- My Mom's Nutty Date & Coconut Granola from Simply Quinoa
- Espresso Glazed Nuts from Half Baked Harvest
- Honey Mustard Roasted Cashews from Well Plated
- St. Nick's Drop it like it's Hot Party Nuts from Ambitious Kitchen
