We can’t help but crave all the holiday treats during this time of year. From rich slivers of pecan pie to the sweet stickiness of a raspberry thumbprint cookie, there’s simply no use holding back at the dessert table. That said, there are some easy ways to healthify your holiday treats. Try these four recipes on for size if you’re looking to indulge while keeping your wellness goals in check.
Pecan Pie Collagen Bars
Whether you’re team pee-can or pe-kahn, there’s no debating the deliciousness of these pie-inspired holiday treats. Whip up a batch to indulge your seasonal cravings while giving your hair, skin, and nails some extra love.
*Makes 16 servings
Crust Ingredients
1 ½ cups almond flour
1/3 cup plnt brand Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, melted
¼ cup plnt brand 100% Pure Raw Honey
Filling Ingredients
4 scoops The Vitamin Shoppe Brand Grass-Fed Collagen Peptides Powder
1 Tbsp + 1 tsp warm water
2/3 cup plnt brand 100% Pure Raw Honey
½ tsp salt
3 cups pecans, chopped
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. In a bowl, mix together the base crust ingredients. Once combined, spread evenly in a parchment-lined 9×9 baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes, until lightly browned, then remove and cool.
3. Meanwhile, in a bowl, whisk the collagen peptides with warm water until completely dissolved. Add the honey and salt and mix until well combined. Then, fold in pecans.
4. Spread the pecan pie filling evenly on top of the cooled crust. Chill for one hour in the fridge.
5. Cut into 16 pieces and enjoy!
Nutrition info for one serving: 271 calories; 20 g fat, 18 g carbs, 1 g fiber, 16 g sugar, 5 g protein, 0 mg cholesterol, 10 mg sodium, 10 mg potassium
Baked Apple Cider Donuts
We hear heaven tastes a little like these Baked Apple Cider Donuts and you don’t even have to head to the orchard to get ’em. Packed with nourishing plnt brand Apple Cider Vinegar, you’ll find all the flavor you crave in these morning-day-or-night holiday treats.
*Makes 9 donuts
Batter Ingredients:
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
¾ tsp baking soda
2 tsp cinnamon
¾ tsp allspice
¼ tsp salt
½ cup almond milk
1 tsp plnt brand Apple Cider Vinegar
¼ cup plnt brand Raw Honey
1 Tbsp plnt brand Coconut Oil, melted
Cinnamon Sugar Ingredients:
2 tsp cinnamon
1/3 cup sugar or other granulated sweetener
2 Tbsp plnt brand Coconut Oil, melted
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the dry batter ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, and salt). In a small bowl, mix together the wet batter ingredients (almond milk, ACV, honey, and coconut oil).
3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until well-combined.
4. Coat a donut baking pan with non-stick spray or oil. Pour the donut batter into molds to make nine donuts.
5. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Then, let cool for 10 minutes.
6. In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon and sugar. Lightly brush each donut with melted coconut oil, dip them thoroughly in the cinnamon sugar blend, and enjoy!
Nutrition info for one donut: 141 calories; 5 g fat, 23 g carbs, 1 g fiber, 11 g sugar, 2 g protein, 0 mg cholesterol, 10 mg sodium, 10 mg potassium
Plant-Based Protein Eggnog
We have your ticket to tasty holiday cheer, with less calories and a ton more protein. Shake up this five-ingredient, guilt-free ‘nog, featuring True Athlete Vanilla Sports Plant Protein (or any other vanilla protein fave).
*Makes 3 servings
Ingredients:
2 cups soy milk
1 scoop Truth Athlete Vanilla Sports Plant Protein
¾ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg
½ tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp rum extract (Optional)
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a blender or shaker bottle. Mix well, until no clumps of dry ingredients remain. Pour into three glasses, and enjoy!
Nutrition info for one serving: 118 calories; 2 g fat, 11 g carbs, 0 g fiber, 0 g sugar, 10 g protein, 0 mg cholesterol, 290 mg sodium, 20 mg potassium
Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies
These classic cookies are about to get MADE. Featuring almond flour, ground oats, and plnt brand Raw Honey and Coconut Oil for a healthier twist, we can’t wait to get our thumbs on them.
*Makes 12 cookies
1 ¼ cups ground oats
¾ cup almond flour
¼ tsp baking soda
¼ cup plnt Brand Raw Honey
¼ cup plnt Brand Coconut Oil, melted
1 egg
1/3 cup raspberry jam
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the dry ingredients (ground oats, almond flour, and baking soda). In a small bowl, mix together the honey, melted coconut oil, and egg.
3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
4. Separate the dough into 12 even cookie dough balls and place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Lightly press down on the center of each ball to create a small well and place a heaping teaspoon of jam in the center of each.
5. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until lightly browned.
Let cool for 10 minutes, then enjoy!
Nutrition info for one cookie: 165 calories; 9 g fat, 13 g carbs, 2 g fiber, 6 g sugar, 3 g protein, 15 mg cholesterol, 10 mg sodium, 5 mg potassium