How to Feast This Festive Season
Let’s face it, Christmas is all about the food! Inject some festive creativity into the kitchen and whip up some tasty treats with a nutritious twist. From breakfast granolas, healthy on the go snacks to dinner party desserts, we’ve got all the high-protein recipes you could need this festive season...
Chocolate Orange Granola
Striking a balance between enjoying the pre-Christmas indulgences and maintaining your healthy lifestyle is no easy feat. Especially when your diary is jam-packed and you're struggling to prep your meals. This is where our new chocolate orange granola recipe comes in! It's got all the indulgent flavours of Christmas, whilst still providing you with a nutritious start to the day.
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Gingerbread Cookies
Nothing says Christmas quite like the smell of gingerbread baking in the oven, and these Gingerbread Christmas Puddings will certainly get you in the festive spirit.
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Bounty Protein Balls
It's your favourite pick from the Celebrations box but with a whole lot more protein, fibre and healthy fats! What could be better than that?
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Protein Hot Chocolate
If your weekend agenda is to binge-watch Christmas films (check out our Netflix picks here), then this healthy hot chocolate recipe is exactly what you need. It can easily be made dairy-free too.
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Dark Chocolate Slab
This recipe is like the classic fruit & nut chocolate bar you'd buy from the shop, just with a Neat upgrade! It couldn't be easier either - just melt down some dark chocolate, add a little protein and your favourite toppings and freeze! Perfect for an after-dinner sweet snack.
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Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt Mousse
If you’re searching for a dinner party dessert with a slightly more nutritious twist, you couldn’t find a recipe much easier (or higher in protein!) than our dark chocolate and sea salt mousse. Make a double batch and pop it small jars with berries and chocolate chips.
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Vegan Mince Pies
'Tis the season to eat, drink and be merry, and nothing says Christmas quite like the classic mince pie; it's the perfect combination of sweet dried fruits, festive spices, and crumbly pastry. We've created this hypo-allergenic version that is vegan, gluten-free and made using our hemp & pea protein.
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Festive Squash and Cranberry Salad
Here’s one for the savoury fans. This vegan salad recipe is full of roasted vegetables and warming winter flavours to satisfy all your comfort food needs without being too heavy on your stomach. It’s perfect for some well-needed nutrition in between all the Christmas feasting.
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Gingerbread Banana Bread
You can't go far wrong with a good banana bread! It's one of the easiest bakes to whip up, and always smells, and tastes, divine. This gingerbread version is sure to be a firm favourite with your family this Christmas time, best served warm with a cup of tea.
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