The festive season can be especially difficult for those of us who are watching our waistlines, or who are striving to make healthy lifestyle choices. With all the naughty treats floating around it can be very easy to say no, causing you to overeat, load up on sugars and fats & blow your hard work during the year. One of my top tips from my How to Stay Healthy During the Holidays post from last week is to prep & take your own healthy snacks to gatherings & parties so you have your own healthy options to choose from. This recipe is the perfect mix of Christmas & nutrition - you'll find that people won't even notice that they are 'healthy' snacks so be sure to make plenty to go around! INGREDIENTS; 1 tsp. ginger 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. nutmeg 1 tbsp peanut butter 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 tbsp maple syrup 3/4 cup rolled oats 2 scoops protein powder of choice (I used Herbalife F1 Select - a vegan option made from pea & soy proteins) 1/4 cup almond flour Please note: this makes approx. 10 protein bites depending on the size of the bites. STEP ONE: Add all dry ingredients to a bowl and mix until properly combined. If the rolled oats are too large or rustic looking for your taste, feel free to add them to a mixer/blender beforehand. STEP TWO: Add the nut butter, maple syrup and melted coconut oil & pulse again until properly combined. STEP THREE: Scoop a heaped tablespoon of mixture & roll between your palms until smooth and round. Roll in coconut if you wish. STEP FOUR: Chill in the fridge until set. Holly's Tips:
- For a little more excitement you can add cranberries, raisins, walnuts etc. to your liking. - Substitute peanut butter for almond or cashew - Switch out maple syrup for honey (but be warned, they will no longer be vegan) - Make a double (or triple) batch because they disappear QUICK! And freeze well too! Will you be making these this silly season? Or do you have a favourite healthy Christmas recipe? Let me know in the comments! Happy Healthy Holiday Snacking, Holly XO
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