So you’re looking for low sugar or sugar-free Chanukah recipes and feel like it’s an impossible feat. I mean, do Chanukah sugar cookies even exist without the sugar? 

Yes, yes they do and they’re DELICIOUS. 

Below, we’ve gathered recipes that fit the season and have little to NO sugar. From (say it with us) No Sugar Sugar Cookies and Homemade Chocolate Gelt, to more savory dishes like latkes and lasagna. 

Trust us when we say these recipes taste amazing. They’re perfect for any Chanukah celebration!

1. French Scalloped Potatoes from the Nitra Cookbook

Delicious and easy to make, these should be called cheesy scalloped potatoes! The addition of grated cheese to the cream sauce is simply beyond amazing, making this creamy, cheesy potato dish the perfect side dish to any dairy meal.

2. Healthier No Sugar, Sugar Cookies by Rena Tuchinsky

These are a hit with my kids and I have a feeling will be with yours also! And forget about the kids, I love em too!! This is the same dough that I use for my whole wheat Hamantashen (too soon to discuss Purim, ya??). It’s a great dough and I can’t wait for you to make them!!

3. Baked “Siti” (Spaghetti Squash), 2 Ways by Rorie Weisberg

Spaghetti squash is a low carb, high fiber, plant-based alternative to pasta. Make sure to follow Rorie’s bake-it-better instructions for firm yet well-cooked spaghetti strands. Tuscanini tomato products not only have incredible flavor but they have no added sugar, making them my Rorie Recommends top fav. Try this savory siti variation with spinach, mushrooms, and feta. For more Rorie, watch Living Full ‘n Free!

4. Cheesy Truffle Latke Bites by Adina Schlass

5. Chai Chocolate Mousse by Jamie Feit

It’s nearly impossible to find a parve dessert that is easy, delicious, and healthy. That’s why this mousse is special – it somehow meets all three criteria. The secret here is aquafaba, the liquid from a can of chickpeas (so don’t throw that liquid away!). When beaten, aquafaba takes on a frothy, whipped consistency that can be used as a vegan substitute for egg whites or whipped cream in desserts. When I have company, I like to serve the mousse in martini glasses topped with berries.

6. Potato Latke Cups by Adina Schlass

I set out to create the perfect latke cracker to hold all my favorite toppings. I wanted something light and relatively healthy, and little did I know I was about to come up with the cutest little handheld latke cup, the perfect thing to entertain with and fill with endless toppings! Experimenting in the kitchen pays off!

7. Homemade Chocolate Gelt by Rachel Kor

These Homemade Chocolate Gelt coins are a favorite of mine. They are everything I want in a recipe when entertaining. They are super easy, quick, beautiful, delicious, and require no baking. And feel free to make these with your guests too–they are SO much fun to create!

8. Waffle Latke Bites by Adina Schlass

9. Grilled Vegetable Ring by Chanie Nayman

All parties should have at least one food item that is a sharing kind of dish. This is one of those things that are just “fun food” in addition to being delicious!

10. Salted Chocolate Tahini Caramel Cups by Erin Grunstein

This no-bake dessert just melts in your mouth – my family devoured these caramel cups in one sitting!

11. Ratatouille Lasagna Rolls by The Peppermill

A new twist on a classic pasta dish makes this party-worthy!

12. Pastrami-Potato Croquettes by Miriam (Pascal) Cohen

Inspired by a dish I had at a restaurant, these little balls of potato, onion, and pastrami are the ultimate crowd-pleaser!

13. Roasted Tomato Caprese Salad with Sourdough Croutons by Vera Newman

This is a salad that will transport you to sunny Mediterranean shores with its vibrant colors and irresistible taste.

14. Sautéed Mushroom Crostini by Vera Newman

This is my favorite easy appetizer to make for a family get-together, birthday dinner, or even for brunch. It’s instantly devoured every time I make it, no matter how much I prepare.

15. Pasta with Mushrooms & Spinach in Cream Sauce by Rochelle Daniel

Craving a seriously flavorful, creamy pasta dish just like in those date night restaurants? In this favorite recipe, mushrooms and spinach – a combination that always pleases – are paired with a layered cream sauce packed with autumn flavors from the sage and nutmeg. You are sure to enjoy every bite!

16. Baked “Siti” (aka Ziti) by Rorie Weisberg

Who doesn’t love a big bowl of pasta, especially on Chanukah? With my low-glycemic baked “siti,” you can have that delicious pasta meal without the heavy post-pasta feel.

For more Rorie, watch Living Full ‘n Free!

17. Silan Funnel Cakes by Ashira Mirsky

Try something new this Chanukah! Different than donuts, but amazing on flavor! This restaurant quality dessert takes just a few minutes to make.

18. Jalapeño Latkes, aka the Best Latkes in the World by Estee Kafra

A few short lifetimes ago, before corona was anything but the name of a beer, my family had the good fortune of spending a vacation in the beautiful town of Hollywood, Florida. We found a lovely little shul not far from the house, aptly called the SHshteeble. (The name infers that they don’t like talking in their shul.) On Shabbos, Mr. Ephraim Sobol, the founder and benefactor of this welcoming minyan, was selling aliyos, and loudly announced that he was auctioning off the opportunity to be the beneficiary of the world’s best latkes, namely his own. My husband bid. He won, of course. A few months later, on Chanukah, we got a phone call from the creator of the world’s best latkes himself. They were fried. Ready to go. The only thing was, logistically speaking, shipping latkes over a border could be a bit challenging. Have no fear! He would freeze them and keep them for us until our next trip to the sunny skies. We decided this (and a few blizzards) definitely warranted a second trip during winter vacation. Fast-forward to mid-February, it was Erev Shabbos, and there was a knock at the door. Mr. Sobol himself came bearing individually shrinkwrapped large-sized latkes. I unwrapped them and placed them in an open foil pan in the oven and let them warm that way, uncovered. It was sort of like serving Pesach cake on Shavuos, but hey, families of recipe developers are used to eating holiday foods at all the wrong times of year. No one blinked an eye when I brought out a tray of crispy hot latkes with just a hint of that spicy kick that all teenagers love. Well, we all agreed that they just might very well be the world’s best latkes. So here we are, in the middle of a pandemic, with sunny Florida skies but a dream, but Mr. Sobol was gracious enough to share his recipe, so we can enjoy them while the snow falls around us too.

19. Soft ’n Scrumptious Meat Latkes by Faigy Grossman

These latkes are out of this world! I couldn’t figure out what I was tasting more of — the meat or the potato — but both beef and potato latke flavor are very much deliciously there. This will certainly be a recipe I will make again in our house. I also love the fact that it’s not just more unhealthy fried potatoes — you have the meat in there, adding more nutrients than the typical latke has.

20. Grilled Cheese Balls by Chanie Nayman

These are too easy and too adorable not to make. You can customize the toppings as you wish. We tried it with Everything spice and absolutely loved it!

21. Pecan Chocolate Truffles with Wissotzky Earl Grey by Wissotzky