20 Healthy Christmas Recipes For 2023
The best part about Christmas is the food, right?
These healthy Christmas recipes are the best way to get your festive spirit on. After the year we’ve had, it’s only right that we fully embrace all the joy that comes with the season of giving (and eating).
We’ve put together a list of all our favourite Christmas bakes and bites for you to get your teeth into — and even if you’re sticking to a strict training regime, you’ll find a delicious way to support your hard work out of this bunch.
1. Gingerbread Protein Pancakes
Give your morning stack a festive makeover with this incredible pancake recipe. The best part? All you need is 4 simple ingredients to get your day off to the best start.
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
| 471 | 39g | 51g | 14g |
2. Niall’s Easy Christmas Mince Pies
These are a classic that you just can’t do Christmas without, right? Making your own mince pies is a one-way ticket to feeling festive — and it will make your house smell incredible.
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
| 136 | 1.3g | 22g | 4.6g |
3. Protein Chocolate Yule Log
You need this dessert in your life, trust us. Our protein-packed yule log is the perfect after-dinner treat and a low-sugar alternative to traditional recipes.
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
| 182 | 12g | 14g | 9g |
4. White Chocolate Protein Snowballs
These little bites of Christmas joy are the ideal post-training treat to keep you topped up on protein during the festive season.
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
| 86 | 8g | 4g | 4g |
5. Healthy Sausage Rolls
No one can resist a warm sausage roll – and with this healthy version you can tuck in without a second’s thought.
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
| 149 | 10.3g | 12.4g | 4g |
6. Good-For-You Christmas Tiramisu
This no-bake treat is a great crowd-pleaser to whip up during the holidays! Our simple recipe is low-sugar and sprinkled with plenty of Protein Chocolate.
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
| 179 | 8g | 20g | 10g |
7. Chocolate Christmas Protein Balls
Need a sweet treat to keep your fingers out the selection box? We got you with these Christmassy protein balls.
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
| 192 | 8g | 13g | 12g |
8. Christmas Turkey & Cranberry Burger
Hands up if you can’t wait until the big day to get your turkey and cranberry fix. Luckily Niall Kirkland’s got us sorted with this delicious Christmas burger recipe.
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
| 544 | 33g | 55g | 20g |
9. Reindeer Marshmallow Pops
Sweet and super-simple to make, these chocolatey pops are the perfect festive snack to make during the Christmas holidays.
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
| 106 | 2.3g | 4g | 13.4g |
10. High-Protein Festive Chocolate Bark
Low effort, high reward — the best kind of recipe, right? This rich, indulgent-tasting treat is ideal for satisfying your cravings with a more macro-friendly chocolate option. Oh, and it’s great for homemade gifting too.
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
| 226 | 12.2g | 11.8g | 14.2g |
11. Simple Gingerbread Men Cookies
There’s just something about the smell of freshly baked gingerbread. This super-simple recipe from
uses minimal ingredients and is totally vegan-friendly too. Double win.| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
| 77 | 0.9g | 9.3g | 4g |
12. High-Protein Hot Chocolate Bombs
It’s the season of hot chocolates and boy, these do not disappoint. If you like yours thick and creamy, then you definitely need to give these a go. They’re ideal to wrap up and gift to friends and family too.
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
| 306 | 11.8g | 36g | 12.5g |
13. Chocolate Orange Energy Balls
Need a pre-workout boost that feels like a festive treat? We’ve got you covered with these delicious protein-packed chocolate orange energy balls.
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
| 181 | 4.6g | 16g | 11g |
14. High-Protein Reindeer Crispy Squares
These homemade crispy squares are the perfect high-protein snack to enjoy during the festive break.
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
| 277 | 11.2g | 38g | 8.7g |
15. Fitwaffle's 3-Ingredient Christmas Cookies
Deliciously sweet & simple, these peanut butter cookies from Fitwaffle are ideal for seasonal sweet-tooth cravings.
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
| 311 | 13g | 21.5g | 19.3g |
16. Simple High-Protein Hot Chocolate
Try swapping your regular protein shake with this winter warmer. Made with our indulgent-tasting Protein Hot Chocolate blend and a generous dollop of our Protein Spread to make it extra thick. Cheers to that.
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
| 273 | 25.4g | 19.9g | 10g |
17. Crispy Christmas Puddings
Using our most luxurious protein treat, the Myprotein x Hotel Chocolate Protein Slab, this festive spin on a childhood favourite is guaranteed to be a winner this Christmas.
If you really want to boost the protein content, switch out your normal cereal for our Protein Crispies to make these the perfect after-gym treat.
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
| 186 | 7.5g | 18g | 8.4g |
Recipe here.
18. Christmas Pastry Snowflake
One of our easiest festive treats, the Christmas Pastry Snowflake only needs three ingredients to become a tasty after-dinner dessert.
Perfect for sharing with family and friends, this will be sure to impress at your Christmas party.
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
| 178 | 3.3g | 16g | 11g |
Recipe here.
19. 3 Ingredient Christmas Fudge
This super-simple protein fudge isn’t a need — it’s a must.
The ideal treat to nibble on when you’re flicking through the Christmas TV or just to keep on hand for those sweet cravings over the festive period.
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
| 103 | 4.1g | 5.9g | 7.7g |
Recipe here.
20. 5 Ingredient Christmas Biscotti
Biscotti are traditional Italian almond biscuits that are twice baked for an irresistible crunch. They’re the perfect treat to enjoy alongside your tea or coffee.
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
| 73 | 1.8g | 10.5g | 2.7g |
Recipe here.
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Lauren is an English Literature graduate originally from the South. She’s always loved swimming, has discovered the power of weight training over the past few years, and has lots of room for improvement in her weekly hot yoga class.
On the weekends she’s usually cooking or eating some kind of brunch, and she enjoys trying out new recipes with her housemates – especially since shaking off student habits, like mainly surviving off pasta. Above all, she’s a firm believer in keeping a balance between the gym and gin.
Find out more about Lauren’s experience here.
