Tasty Christmas Recipes with a Twist of Fitness

Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells
Jingle all the way!
Oh! What fun it is to follow
Your Fitness Your Way!!

Christmas is around the corner, and yet you are stuck with the mundane mindset of giving up on your favorite Christmas treats just because you have a curated diet that you need to follow. Well, ho ho ho! Christmas is all about finding joy by doing everything you like, even having a great Christmas supper or little treats. We believe in no compromises at all as we indulge in cheats and treats at the same time. And as we say this, we mean it to the core. And how is that possible? We will tell you. 

Following a fitness routine during the festive season can take a good toll on your fun, but how about if we come up with a plan that has a fusion of fun & fitness altogether? Let’s make traditional Christmas treats with a hint of nutritious ingredients that will serve as a perfect combination of cheat and treat this Christmas. For more, you can consult your personal nutritionist from FITFEAST, who will design a personalized meal plan for you, saving all your savories in your healthy diet plan. Download the FITPASS app and enjoy fitness like never before. 

Moving on, let’s check out some tasty, healthy, and easy Christmas recipes you will cherish this season. 

Healthy Holiday Recipes for Christmas

Ginger Bread Protein Pancakes

Ingredients: 
- 1 cup oat flour
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (or any flavor of your preference)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk of your choice)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons molasses (or brown sugar)
- 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil or butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

How to make: 
1.    Put oat flour, protein powder, baking soda, baking powder, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt in a large bowl. Whisk them together. 
2.    Take a separate bowl. Add buttermilk, egg, molasses (or brown sugar), melted coconut oil or butter, and vanilla extract. Mix them.
3.    Pour the buttermilk batter into the dry mixture and stir until thoroughly mixed. 
4.    Preheat a non-stick pan over medium heat and grease it with coconut oil. 
5.    Pour a quarter portion of the batter onto the pan. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, flip, and cook the other side until it turns golden brown.
6.    Repeat with the rest of the batter. 
7.    Serve it with your favorite toppings, such as maple syrup, fresh fruits, honey, yogurt, or chopped nuts. 

White Chocolate Protein Balls

Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 cup almond butter (or any nut butter of your choice)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (plus extra for coating)
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips or chunks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt (optional)

How to make: 
1.    Mix rolled oats, protein powder, shredded coconut, and white chocolate chips in a bowl. 
2.    Add butter, honey maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the mixture. 
3.    Paste small portions of the mixture in your palm to form small, bite-sized balls. 
4.    Take shredded coconut and put it on a plate. Roll the protein balls on it and coat them perfectly. 
5.    Place a parchment paper on a tray. Place the balls on it and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes so that they become firm. 
6.    Once chilled, serve them with chocolate syrup on the top and enjoy. 

Peppermint Chocolate Baked Oatmeal

Ingredients:
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (dark or semi-sweet)
- Crushed candy canes or peppermint candies for topping (optional)

How to make: 
1.    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish with butter. 
2.    Combine the rolled oats, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt in a bowl. 
3.    In another bowl, mash the bananas. Add milk, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla, and peppermint extract. Mix well. 
4.    Pour the wet ingredients on the dry ingredients. Stir until everything is made into a perfect mix. 
5.    Mix the chocolate chips well.
6.    Pour the mixture into the baking dish and spread it evenly after proper greasing. 
7.    Bake it for about 25-30 minutes. Insert a toothpick in the center and check if it comes out clean. 
8.    Once done, let it cool and serve with sprinkles of crushed candy canes or candies on the top. 

Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients:
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (you can use a sugar substitute for a low-carb version)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips

How to make:
1.    Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). In a baking tray, place a parchment paper.
2.    In a bowl, whisk butter with sugar. 
3.    Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix well.
4.    Whisk together almond flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually mix everything well.
5.    Fold in the chocolate chips in the dough. 
6.    Using a cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough on the sheet. 
7.    Flatten each cookie with the back of a spoon. 
8.    Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes. 
9.    Allow the cookies to cool, and serve them with milk. 

Enjoy these delectable Christmas delicacies your way and stay fit and active this festive season with FITPASS.