Easy Healthy Holiday Recipes

hot chocolate with marshmellows

‘Tis the season to explore easy healthy options to bring to your family and friends this holiday gathered by our Dietary team at Canal Winchester Health & Rehabilitation Center!

PB&J Parfait

What you’ll need:

1 cup Fage Plain Yogurt
2 Tbsp Peanut Butter
2 Tbsp Fruit Preserves of choice
2 Tbsp High Fiber Granola

Layer ingredients in a small bowl and enjoy!

High Protein Eggnog

What you’ll need:

Premier Protein – 1 Container of Vanilla Flavor
Low Fat Eggnog

Mix together and enjoy!

Santa Special

What you’ll need:

Premier Protein – 1 Container Flavor of Choice
3 Cookies of Choice

Enjoy together!

 

High Protein Hot Chocolate

What you’ll need:

1 cup / 8 oz Fairlife Chocolate Milk
1 Packet Carnation Instant Breakfast
1 Tsp Cocoa Powder
Mini Marshmallows

Heat up chocolate milk, then mix all ingredients and enjoy!

High Protein Banana Pudding

 

 

What you’ll need:

Premier Protein – 2 Containers of Vanilla Flavor
Powdered Banana Pudding
Sliced Bananas
6 Nilla Wafers

Mix protein and banana pudding until desired consistency, divide pudding into two portions. Put the first portion at the bottom of the bowl, layer of banana slices, layer of Nilla wafers, then top with remaining pudding and enjoy!

Mini Fish and Chips

What you’ll need:

1 Package Albacore Tuna
1 Tsp Olive Oil Mayo
1/4 Tsp Paprika
1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder

Mix together tuna, mayo, paprika and garlic powder and enjoy on Triscuts!

Chia Seed Pudding

What you’ll need:

2 Tbsp Chia Seeds
1/2 cup High Protein Milk of Choice
1 Tbsp of Honey
Berries of Choice

Mix ingredients together, let refrigerate over night an enjoy!

High Nutritional Value Snacks and Healthier Alternatives:

  • Fage Yogurt
  • Cape Cod Chips
  • Low Sodium Beef Jerky
  • Bobo’s Oat Bars and Bites
  • Larabars
  • Small Fruit Tray
  • Small Veggie Tray
  • Deviled Eggs
  • Roasted Chickpeas
  • Edamame
  • Protein Bars
  • String Cheese
  • Cottage Cheese and Fruit
  • Tuna – see mini Fish and Chips*
  • Nut Thins
  • Healthier Brand Chips
  • Premier Protein, Low Carb or Low Sugar Protein Drinks