The Christmas holidays are synonymous with conviviality and good food, but for those who practice CrossFit® or follow a healthy lifestyle, the fear of overindulging in empty calories and low-nutrient foods can become a problem.
The good news? With a few tweaks, you can enjoy the holiday season without compromising your fitness goals.
Here are a few fit recipes Christmas to delight your palate and keep you fit!
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Christmas Truffles with Cocoa and Hazelnuts
Ingredients (for 10 truffles):
- 100 g of pitted dates
- 50 g of almond flour
- cocoa bitter powder
- protein in powder form chocolate (Optional)
- 1 tablespoon 100% hazelnut cream
- 2 spoons of milk vegetable (e.g. almond or coconut)
- Hazelnut grains or grated coconut to decorate
Preparation:
- Blend the dates until you get a smooth paste. pasta homogeneous.
- Add the almond flour, cocoa, protein and hazelnut cream.
- Mix, gradually adding the vegetable milk until you obtain a moldable mixture.
- Form balls and roll them in chopped hazelnuts or coconut.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutritional values (per truffle): approximately 80 kcal, 3 g of fat, 9 g of carbohydrates, 2 g of protein.
Ginger Protein Christmas Cookies
Ingredients (for 15 biscuits):
- 100 g of oat flour
- 50g vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1 egg
- 40 ml of maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons of coconut oil
Preparation:
- Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl.
- In another bowl, combine the egg, maple syrup, and coconut oil.
- Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ones and mix until you obtain a compact consistency.
- Roll out the dough with a rolling pin and cut out the cookies using Christmas cookie cutters.
- Bake at 180°C for 10-12 minutes.
Nutritional values (per biscuit): approximately 70 kcal, 2 g fat, 8 g carbohydrates, 4 g protein.
Panettone Fit Single Portion
Ingredients (for 1 panettone):
- oat flour
- 20 g coconut flour
- 10g vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1 egg
- greek yogurt 0%
- 1 tbsp erythritol or natural sweetener
- 10 g dark chocolate chips (min. 85%)
- 10 g of soaked raisins
Preparation:
- In a bowl, mix the flours, proteins and yeast.
- In another, combine the egg, yogurt and sweetener.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix well. Add the chocolate chips and raisins.
- Pour the mixture into a small panettone mold and bake at 180°C for 20-25 minutes.
- Let cool before serving.
Nutritional values: approximately 250 kcal, 8 g of fat, 25 g of carbohydrates, 15 g of protein.
Protein Hot Chocolate
Ingredients (for 1 cup):
- 200 ml of unsweetened vegetable milk (e.g. almond or soybean)
- 1 spoon of bitter cocoa
- 10g chocolate protein powder
- 1 teaspoon erythritol or stevia
- A pinch of cinnamon
Preparation:
- Heat the milk in a saucepan without bringing it to the boil.
- In a cup, mix together the cocoa, protein and sweetener.
- Slowly pour in the hot milk, stirring with a whisk to avoid lumps. Add a pinch of cinnamon and serve hot.
Nutritional values: approximately 120 kcal, 3 g of fat, 8 g of carbohydrates, 15 g of protein.
Final tips for a Fit Christmas
Here are some fit tips to live the Christmas holidays serenely:
- Bring your dishes with you: if you attend Christmas lunches or dinners, offer to prepare a fit dessert or a healthy side dish to share.
- Maintain calorie balance: indulge yourself, but balance it out with light meals before or after.
- Train your consistency: Even on holidays, a quick WOD or walk can help you keep the pace.
With these fit recipes, you can enjoy the Christmas holidays without feeling guilty, combining taste and well-being.
Happy holidays and happy training!
