Healthy Holiday Treats to Keep Your Gains on Track
Here are some healthy holiday treats to keep your gains on track, and they are easy to throw together. The high-glycemic, empty-calorie treats that the holidays are known for might sound delicious but can kill your hard-earned gains. Don't let that happen! Even if you view the winter holiday season as a time to bulk up and build muscle, you probably still don't want to overdo it with sugary treats. You can still enjoy the holidays with some of these healthy treats.
Sweet Plum Protein Treats
Ingredients:
Directions:
- Add the Mutant Whey, prunes, apricots, and spices to a food processor and pulse until the mixture clumps together (about 1 minute).
- Pour the walnuts onto a large cutting board and crush the walnuts into smaller pieces with a rolling pin.
- Scoop out a 2 tablespoon-sized piece of the mixture and roll it into a ball.
- Gently roll the piece into the crushed walnuts until it is covered in crushed walnuts.
- Repeat until the mixture is used up.
- Refrigerate any uneaten Sweet Plum Treats.
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Chocolate Mint Protein Dip
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Directions:
- Thoroughly mix all ingredients and enjoy with slices of fruit or anything else you prefer.
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Dark Chocolate Chip and Cranberry Protein Cookies
Ingredients:
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Combine the Mutant Whey, oats, peanut butter, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and baking soda in a large bowl. Stir in the dried cranberries and chocolate chips after the other ingredients are well combined.
- Spray a cookie sheet with cooking spray.
- Roll the dough into 12 equal-sized balls and press each one flat on the cookie sheet, leaving at least an inch of space between each one.
- Bake for 12 minutes and enjoy after letting them cool.
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Peppermint Patty Protein Shake
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Directions:
- Blend all ingredients in a blender until well combined, and enjoy!
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Gingersnaps Protein Cookies
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Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Combine the ingredients and stir until well-blended.
- Spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Roll the dough into 14 balls and place each on the cookie sheet, leaving space between each one.
- Bake for 10 minutes, and enjoy!
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