After washing down a few cookies with some eggnog, the “new year, new you” seems far off, and it will be if that’s your main food group during the holiday season. With temptation lurking at every holiday gathering, it may seem difficult to fill your macros with nutritious food.But it doesn’t have to be that way, because your favorite holiday classics can be macro-friendly. So yes, you can hit your fitness goals and drink some eggnog, too. Click through to find out how to turn some of your favorite holiday classics into lifter-friendly treats.Recipes provided by Naked Nutrition.
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Eggnog Shake
Eggnog is a holiday favorite, yet it packs a significant amount of calories and fat depending on the brand. One cup of eggnog can clock in close to 400 calories, 19g of fat, and 21g of sugar—it’s a concoction of milk, cream, sugar, and eggs. But you can turn this holiday classic into something that’s lower in calories and high in protein.
What you’ll need:
1 cup milk1 scoop Naked Nutrition protein powder1 tsp nutmeg1/2 tsp cinnamon1 tsp vanilla
Directions:
Using a blender, combine all the ingredients. Drink up!
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Mint Chocolate Protein Bars
Mint and chocolate—by far the best holiday combination, yet not the most macro-friendly. But add a little protein powder, and you can easily make a protein bar.
What you’ll need:
1 cup date1 cup nuts1 scoop Naked Nutrition protein powder1/4 cup cocoa powder1/2 tsp peppermint extract3 tbsp milk1/2 tsp sea salt
Directions:
Using a food processor, blend dates to form a paste. Then mix in the nuts and process until finely ground. Once the dates and nuts are mixed, add the rest of the ingredients and blend thoroughly.Line a baking dish with parchment paper and place the mixture into the dish, flatten the tops.Place the dish in the freezer until frozen. Cut the mixture into bars, and store in the fridge or freezer.
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Peppermint Patty Shake
Starbucks’ Peppermint Mocha, peppermint patties, peppermint bark, and so on can be physique-damaging. So get your peppermint fix for the holidays with this DIY treat.
What you’ll need:
1 large banana, frozenIce cubes1 cup milk1 scoop Naked Nutrition protein powder2 Tbsp cocoa powderSalt1/4 tsp peppermint extract
Directions:
Using a blender, combine all ingredients.
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Protein Gingersnaps
Indulge guilt-free on protein-packed cookies.
What you’ll need:
1/2 cup whole-wheat flour1/2 cup Naked Nutrition protein powder1/3 tbsp sugar1/2 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp salt1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon1/2 tbsp ground ginger1/2 of a whole egg2 tbsp molasses5 tbsp butter, softened1/4 tsp pure vanilla extra
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°.In two separate bowls combine the wet ingredients and dry ingredients, then combine both mixtures to form a batter.Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and roll the batter into 12-14 balls and place them on the sheet.Bake for 8 minutes.
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Gingerbread Protein Shake
Have you ever thought about turning gingerbread cookies into a protein shake? Well, you can.
What you’ll need:
1 cup of milk1 scoop Naked Nutrition protein powder1/2 tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp ground ginger1/2 tsp butter extract1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a shaker cup or blender.
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High-Protein Hot Chocolate
What you’ll need:
Hot chocolate mixMilk (as instructed on mix)1 scoop protein powder
Directions:
Place protein powder in the bottom of your mug with a small amount of milk. Stir until smooth paste forms. Add the hot chocolate mix and remaining milk, stirring as you pour.
After washing down a few cookies with some eggnog, the “new year, new you” seems far off, and it will be if that’s your main food group during the holiday season. With temptation lurking at every holiday gathering, it may seem difficult to fill your macros with nutritious food.
But it doesn’t have to be that way, because your favorite holiday classics can be macro-friendly. So yes, you can hit your fitness goals and drink some eggnog, too. Click through to find out how to turn some of your favorite holiday classics into lifter-friendly treats.
Recipes provided by Naked Nutrition.
Eggnog Shake
Eggnog is a holiday favorite, yet it packs a significant amount of calories and fat depending on the brand. One cup of eggnog can clock in close to 400 calories, 19g of fat, and 21g of sugar—it’s a concoction of milk, cream, sugar, and eggs. But you can turn this holiday classic into something that’s lower in calories and high in protein.
What you’ll need:
1 cup milk
1 scoop Naked Nutrition protein powder
1 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla
Directions:
Using a blender, combine all the ingredients. Drink up!
Mint Chocolate Protein Bars
Mint and chocolate—by far the best holiday combination, yet not the most macro-friendly. But add a little protein powder, and you can easily make a protein bar.
What you’ll need:
1 cup date
1 cup nuts
1 scoop Naked Nutrition protein powder
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 tsp peppermint extract
3 tbsp milk
1/2 tsp sea salt
Directions:
Using a food processor, blend dates to form a paste. Then mix in the nuts and process until finely ground. Once the dates and nuts are mixed, add the rest of the ingredients and blend thoroughly.
Line a baking dish with parchment paper and place the mixture into the dish, flatten the tops.
Place the dish in the freezer until frozen. Cut the mixture into bars, and store in the fridge or freezer.
Peppermint Patty Shake
Starbucks’ Peppermint Mocha, peppermint patties, peppermint bark, and so on can be physique-damaging. So get your peppermint fix for the holidays with this DIY treat.
What you’ll need:
1 large banana, frozen
Ice cubes
1 cup milk
1 scoop Naked Nutrition protein powder
2 Tbsp cocoa powder
Salt
1/4 tsp peppermint extract
Directions:
Using a blender, combine all ingredients.
Protein Gingersnaps
Indulge guilt-free on protein-packed cookies.
What you’ll need:
1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
1/2 cup Naked Nutrition protein powder
1/3 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tbsp ground ginger
1/2 of a whole egg
2 tbsp molasses
5 tbsp butter, softened
1/4 tsp pure vanilla extra
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°.
In two separate bowls combine the wet ingredients and dry ingredients, then combine both mixtures to form a batter.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and roll the batter into 12-14 balls and place them on the sheet.
Bake for 8 minutes.
Gingerbread Protein Shake
Have you ever thought about turning gingerbread cookies into a protein shake? Well, you can.
What you’ll need:
1 cup of milk
1 scoop Naked Nutrition protein powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp butter extract
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a shaker cup or blender.
High-Protein Hot Chocolate
What you’ll need:
Hot chocolate mix
Milk (as instructed on mix)
1 scoop protein powder
Directions:
Place protein powder in the bottom of your mug with a small amount of milk. Stir until smooth paste forms. Add the hot chocolate mix and remaining milk, stirring as you pour.
