This festive season is notorious for being the enemy of our fitness goals, which usually only resurface again in January. This year can be different! We asked Rick Hay, our in-house nutritionist to give you some ideas for healthy festive treats that are decadent but also good for you. No need to deprive yourself during the holidays! Instead, try one of the recipes below:
Christmas Chocolate Delight
- 1 Â frozen banana
- 1 small cup cashew milkÂ
- 1Â scoop Sunwarrior Vegan Chocolate Protein powder
- 1/2 tablespoon almond butter
- A handful of spinachÂ
- If you want it a bit more chocolate-y you can add a teaspoon of raw chocolate powder.Â
- Blend the ingredients and then add these toppings:Â
- 1 tbsp goji berries
- 1 tbsp coconut flakes
- 2 tbsp granola of choice
- 1/2Â banana, chopped
You can have that chocolate taste that you desire in a healthy way with this bowl.
It’s good to help increase natural energy production and also provides good levels of antioxidants and immune boosting phytonutrients.Â
Vanilla and Coconut Smoothie BowlÂ
- 1 banana or 1 very ripe mango (frozen)
- 1/2 cup coconut yogurtÂ
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 scoop of Sunwarrior Vanilla Protein Powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extractÂ
Blend the above and then add the following:
- 2 tbsp Granola
- 1 tbsp Chia seeds
- 1 tbsp Mulberries or RaspberriesÂ
- Sprinkle of nutmegÂ
 This bowl tastes like a decadent dessert but has the cinnamon and chia seeds added to help with blood sugar regulation. Steady blood sugar levels help to reduce cravings and also keep mood steady. It’s a good source of natural energy, too.Â
Berry Festive TreatÂ
- One cup of frozen berriesÂ
- One bananaÂ
- One scoop of Sunwarrior Protein PowderÂ
- One half cup of vanilla soy yoghurtÂ
- 1 tablespoon chia seedsÂ
- 1 tablespoon ground linseedsÂ
- Â Blend the above and add the following toppings:
- Â Sliced strawberries and kiwi fruitÂ
- Almond sliversÂ
This is a great immune booster that also provides good levels of essential fatty acids for Hair, Skin and Nail health.