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20 Healthy Christmas Recipes For 2023

20 Healthy Christmas Recipes For 2023
Lauren Dawes
Writer and expert4 months ago
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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

gingerbread protein pancakes

Recipe here.

 

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

easy mince pies

Recipe here.

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

protein yule log

Recipe here.

 

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

protein snowballs

Recipe here.

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

healthy sausage rolls

Recipe here.

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

 

 

 

tiramisu

Recipe here. 

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

chocolate protein balls

Recipe here.

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

turkey burger

Recipe here.

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

Recipe here

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

Recipe here

11. Simple Gingerbread Men Cookies

There’s just something about the smell of freshly baked gingerbread. This super-simple recipe from @healthy_floflo uses minimal ingredients and is totally vegan-friendly too. Double win.

Calories Protein Carbs Fat
77 0.9g 9.3g 4g

Recipe here

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

Recipe here

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

Chocolate Orange Protein Balls

Recipe here

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

Recipe here

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

Recipe here

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

Recipe here

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.  

We’ve added our own spin on this Christmas classic — and they’re so easy to make. 

Calories Protein Carbs Fat
73 1.8g 10.5g 2.7g

Recipe here. 

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Lauren Dawes
Writer and expert
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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.

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