4 High-Protein Holiday Recipes to Try This Christmas

4 High-Protein Holiday Recipes to Try This Christmas

Stay on Track with Christmas Protein Treats

You can enjoy festive flavours and still crush your protein goals! Get ready for some holiday-inspired recipes that keep the cheer without skipping a beat on your nutrition. 

  1. Grinch’s Leftovers

A minty, chocolatey treat with a protein twist! Perfect for the Grinch who loves gains.

Ingredients:

  • 2 crushed Weetabix
  • 50ml unsweetened almond milk
  • 150g fat-free yoghurt
  • 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
  • 2 squares Aero Mint chocolate
  • 10g dark chocolate (Lindt Dark Chocolate used)
  • 1 serving NPL Platinum Whey Vanilla Ice Cream

Method:

  1. Crush Weetbix and mix with milk. Press into the bottom of a container.
  2. Combine protein powder, peppermint extract, and yoghurt. Spread over the Weetbix layer.
  3. Melt and pour dark chocolate over the top.
  4. Refrigerate overnight.
  5. Top with remaining chocolate before serving.


Nutritional Information:
398 calories | 32g protein

  1. Festive Smoothie

Get festive with this peanut-buttery banana shake. Easy, quick, and loaded with protein!

Ingredients:

  • 10g peanuts
  • 1 tbsp peanut butter
  • 1 banana
  • 250ml milk of choice
  • 1 serving NPL Platinum Whey Vanilla Ice Cream

Method:

  1. Blend all ingredients until smooth.
  2. Pour, serve, and enjoy!


Nutritional Information:
393 calories | 34g protein

  1. Rice Krispie Trees

These Christmas tree bites are perfect for sharing with the family (or keeping to yourself). Crunchy, marshmallowy and packed with protein! 

Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 150g marshmallows
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pink food colouring
  • 100g rice krispie cereal
  • 1 serving NPL Platinum Whey Vanilla Ice Cream

Method:

  1. Melt marshmallows and butter in a pan.
  2. Add protein powder and rice krispies. Mix well.
  3. Spread mixture on a tray and flatten.
  4. Refrigerate overnight.
  5. Cut into 10 squares and enjoy!


Nutritional Information (per square):
98 calories | 3.3g protein

  1. Santa’s Strawberry Stinger

Refreshing, berry delicious and high-protein, this protein smoothie is sure to get the jolly vibes flowing!

Ingredients:

  • 10g strawberries
  • 1/2 banana
  • 30ml low-fat frozen yoghurt
  • 1 serving NPL Diet Pro Vanilla Donut

Method:

  1. Blend all ingredients until smooth.
  2. Pour and serve!


Nutritional Information:
346 calories | 31g protein

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