Healthy Holiday Treats You NEED to Try!

It’s the holiday season, which means a never-ending supply of sweet treats! No need to throw away those goals you’ve worked hard for all year. We’re sharing three tasty treats you'll want to reach for, all with a healthy spin!

Mint & Dark Choc Protein Balls (no-bake)

Healthy, tasty and protein packed, what more could you ask for in a holiday treat?! The combo of dark chocolate and peppermint is divine, bonus they pair perfectly with our Vegan Hot Cocoa (recipe below).

Ingredients: Yields 10

10 tbsp dark cocoa powder

¼ cup nut butter of your choice (we love using almond butter)

¼ cup Chocolate or Vanilla Dairy-Free Protein Shake

½ tsp peppermint extract

¼ tsp salt

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Note: if your nut butter of choice is on the drier side you may need to add a little water - add until the batter is well mixed but not runny
Roll into even sized balls, roughly 2 inches in diameter. Optional: dust with cocoa powder.
Cool in the fridge for 20-30 minutes.
Enjoy!

vegan hot cocoa

Vegan Hot Cocoa

What’s cozier then sipping on a mug of hot cocoa in front of a roaring fire on a chilly day? Vegan doesn’t mean you have to miss out on this experience, with our tasty and dairy-free hot cocoa recipe here below.

Ingredients: Serves 2

2 cups unsweetened almond milk
2 tbsp cocoa powder
3 tbsp dairy-free chocolate
1 tbsp raw sugar
¼ tsp peppermint extract

Directions:

Pour almond milk into a saucepan and heat over medium
Once milk is warmed, add cocoa powder, dairy-free chocolate and sugar. Whisk to combine.
Continue cooking on the stove over medium heat until all ingredients dissolved in the milk and have reached your preferred drinking temperature.
Test sweetness and adjust accordingly, lastly add in your peppermint extract.
Pour into your fav holiday mug and enjoy with your bestie! (we like to toss a couple vegan mini marshmallows on top).

Peppermint Patty Protein Shake

The holidays are a busy time, there’s no denying that. Grabbing a meal on the go doesn’t have to mean turning to fast food. Check out this healthy high protein shake, with a festive twist!

Ingredients: Serves 2