The festive season is right around the corner. It's a special time where families bond over food, good conversations, and decades-long traditions.
Christmas is more than a holiday for most people. Families gather after a long year or even multiple years of not seeing each other.
Many people have fond memories of spending time cooking and decorating for Christmas. The snowy days and cozy food make Christmas intimate and unique.
The sweet snacks and desserts associated with Christmas are one of the holiday's staple foods. Finding healthful treats to share with friends and family is a wonderful victory now that health and wellness are becoming such a big part of everyone's lives.
At Layla’s Delicacies, we take pride in our rich and hearty cuisine. Our signature dishes are influenced by Mediterranean recipes with French and Italian influences.
Expect big flavors and exotic combinations like you've never seen before. Our desserts are mouth watering and packed with healthy nuts.
Table of Contents
- Gift 1 — The Tasty Moroccan Almond Fingers
- Gift 2 — The Delicious Almond and Pistachio Baklava
- Gift 3 — The Crunchy Almond and Biscuit Coated With Hazelnut
- Gift 4 — The Sweet Samsa Pistachio
- Gift 5 — Almond and Hazelnut Topped With Pistachio
- Order Your Vegan Christmas Gifts Now
Gift 1 — The Tasty Moroccan Almond Fingers
Almonds are a popular ingredient, especially in Tunisian dessert making. Almonds are tasty and packed with healthy proteins. You can use them to make a variety of food from almond cakes to bars, muffins, and everything in between.
Almond Fingers are a popular treat to pair with a steaming cup of coffee. This recipe is vegan and 100% cruelty-free.
Almond fingers are fancy and delicious with a crisp outer covering and moist inner filling. To create this bite, our team crushes organic almonds and soaks them in a sweet vegan syrup.
The mixture is intricately piled on a thin filo sheet that is baked to perfection. The outcome is a dessert that is full of antioxidants and healthy fats.
If you're looking for a sweet snack with a low calorie count and processed sugar quantity, this is the perfect treat. Kids will love the sweet and soft filling, and adults will enjoy the delicate balance of flavors.
Almond Fingers are dainty and bite-sized. They make great gifts for just about anyone.
Check out these health benefits of almonds;
- Rich in fiber, manganese, and magnesium
- Lower blood sugar levels
- Packed with antioxidants that lower the risk of cancer
- Have anti-aging properties
- The presence of magnesium helps keep blood pressure in check
These delicious bites are a great way to end your year without compromising on your health. You can buy Almond Fingers individually or as part of a Discovery Gift Box of assorted treats.
Gift 2 — The Delicious Almond and Pistachio Baklava
One of our delicacies that has gained global popularity is Baklava. Baklava is a special dessert with Mediterranean roots that is made by layering nuts on buttered filo dough.
The original Baklava recipe is packed with fats and processed sugar, making it a very indulgent and heavy dessert. We decided to put our twist on Baklava by coming up with our own fully vegan version.
We replaced all the fats and sugars with vegan counterparts and kept all the original core ingredients. The outcome was light and decadent Baklava that vegans can genuinely enjoy.
Baklava is made on special occasions in Tunisian culture—like weddings, birthdays, and other family celebrations. Likewise, Christmas is not complete without a tasty Baklava to finish off the meal.
This specific Baklava is a delicious mixture of almonds and pistachios and is part of our Vegan Limited Edition, 30 pc. The nuts are ground and sweetened with a sweet vegan syrup.
The filling is also garnished with a tinge of rosewater like in the original Tunisian Baklava version. The balance of flavors is vital to the taste of the final product.
To complete this treat, we wrap the filling in an oiled paper-thin filo sheet and bake it in the oven until crisp.
What you get is an intricately made treat that looks too good to eat but tastes too good to leave.
Here's why this treat is perfect for Christmas:
- Baklava is a great alternative to sweets and candy.
- Vegan Baklava is full of healthy fats and vitamins.
- Nuts are filling foods, making Baklava a great addition to your menu.
- Our Baklava is artful and decadent—perfect for a Christmas party.
Here is the nutrition information of the Vegan Baklava.
| Fat | 8g |
| Cholesterol | 0g |
| Sodium | 5g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g |
| Protein | 3g |
Expert Tip: Almond and Pistachio Baklava have a shelf life of up to one week. You can freeze them in plastic wrap for up to four weeks from the date of purchase.
Gift 3 — The Crunchy Almond and Biscuit Coated With Hazelnut
Kids love gingerbread cookies and crunchy treats during Christmas holidays. That often means filling the little ones with tons of processed sugar, gluten, and cholesterol.
What if you could indulge their appetites with something just as crunchy and delicious but still provide them with the nutrition they need to keep the festivities going?
Vegan treats are perfect for this and our Almonds and Biscuit Coated with Hazelnuts are delicious and nutritious.
We make the treats by crushing vegan biscuits together with almonds. We then sweeten the mixture using syrup, before rolling it into balls.
One bite is all it takes to get just about anybody hooked to this treat.
The balls are then coated with crunchy hazelnuts to complete the recipe. These vegan balls are baked, and they are ready to go.
With our Almonds and Biscuit Coated with Hazelnuts, dessert has never been so simple yet sophisticated.
Gift 4 — The Sweet Samsa Pistachio
Pistachios are a massive part of Tunisian cuisine. Sourced from the Moroccan Berbers, we use pistachios as a critical ingredient in our Tunisian creations.
The Samsa Pistachios are triangular treats made in the authentic Tunisian Samsa style. In Tunisia, a Samsa is a triangular wheat treat, often filled with seasoned meat or vegetables.
Our Samsa Pistachio is a vegan version that is sweet and crunchy. Filled with Hazelnuts and almonds, Samsa Pistachio is a treat that is culturally reserved for occasions and gatherings.
“The Samsa Pistachio reminds me of a Tunisian version of a butterfinger—sans chocolate!!! Very YUMMY!!!.”
— Lisabella Alkhouli (McLean, US)
This Christmas, take your family on an authentic trip across time and cultures by serving these special treats. The crunchy and chewy outer covering and the soft and moist filling is a match made in food heaven that everyone is bound to enjoy.
Pistachios are a popular addition to Tunisian treats. Most of our recipes feature pistachios, and there is a lot to love about them besides their rich flavor.
Here's the nutritional information of Samsa Pistachio bites.
| Total Fat | 17g |
| Cholesterol | 0g |
| Sodium | 0g |
| Carbohydrates | 11g |
| Protein | 6g |
Gift 5 — Almond and Hazelnut Topped With Pistachio
Our Almond and Pistachio is a treat that is very popular among our return buyers. Here's why you absolutely must include it in your Christmas menu this year:
When Tunisians make dessert, they make it intending to share it with family and friends. Tunisian desserts are celebratory dishes that are made with a lot of love.
In this unique recipe, we make our almond and hazelnut filling, wrap it in paper-thin filo dough, then dip it in a sweet vegan syrup. We top it off with whole pistachios and then allow it to crisp inside the oven.
This dish is intricate and artful, with the original flavors and textures intact. The moist center and crunchy filo dough pair perfectly with a cup of coffee or as a snack on its own.
Our Almond and Hazelnut nibbles are bite-sized, making them a perfect delicacy for kids and adults at a Christmas party. Their dainty and beautiful design makes them a great addition to a sophisticated party or relaxed gathering at home.
A unique ingredient that you will find in this treat is rosewater. We get our rosewater from Tunisia to add floral hints to the filling and tie the rest of the ingredients together.
Rosewater is very fragrant, making it a great addition to any recipe.
Our almond and hazelnut bites are a light snack and healthy alternative to pastries. The pistachios are also a very nutritionally rich topping, making these delicacies lovely after the hearty meals prepared at traditional Christmas parties.
You can order this yummy bite as part of our Vegan Limited Edition Box. This treat is widely enjoyed and loved by returning customers across the US.
Expert Tip: To enjoy this treat for a longer time, store its contents in a cool place and freeze after one week. Let the treats thaw for an hour, and they will be ready to serve.
Let’s check out the comprehensive nutrition information of these delectable bites.
| Fats | 8g |
| Sodium | 1g |
| cholesterol | 0g |
| Carbohydrates | 25g |
| Proteins | 4g |
Order Your Vegan Christmas Gifts Now
All your guests will remember the decadent and artful vegan gifts from Layla’s Delicacies. They are the perfect treat to give someone with a sweet tooth without processed sugars or animal products.
Try the Limited-Edition Vegan Box or the famous 22 piece Vegan Box this year to get a taste of Tunisian culture and cuisine.
We ship each package on the same day you order, ensuring your treats arrive fresh and yummy. Try our vegan desserts this Christmas by placing your order in our online shop.
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