8 Festive Favourite Recipes To Try This Winter
Want to enjoy hearty, winter recipes, but still make sure your meals are still healthy and packed with protein? We’ve got 8 healthy winter warmer recipes for you to try!
Want to enjoy hearty, winter recipes, but still make sure your meals are still healthy, and packed with protein? We’ve got 8 healthy winter warmer recipes for you to try!
Whether you’re looking for nutrition to support your winter training routine, you want to get a head start on your new year’s goals, or you just want to try some new winter warmer recipes – you're in the right place.
We have hundreds of healthy recipes at PureGym, which are all nutritionist analysed and approved. But these are 8 of our favourite healthy winter recipe ideas to inspire you through these colder months.
Which will you try first?
1. Mini Toad in The Hole
Ideal for those cold months when you want to get cosy, fuel up after a busy day, and enjoy something comforting! With 22g of protein, this healthier take on this British classic pairs low-fat sausages with mini homemade Yorkshire puddings, creamy sweet potato mash and green beans.
2. Veggie Chickpea, Spinach and Lentil Curry
Packed with veggies and high in fibre, protein and iron, this is the ideal curry winter warmer recipe. Taking just 15 minutes to prep and 20 minutes to prepare, it’s easy to whip up this hearty chickpea, spinach, and lentil curry, whether for a quick lunch or an evening meal. Plus, it’s vegan, making it a great option if you’re cutting back on your meat intake or you’re plant-based.
3. Yorkshire Pudding Wrap
Whether you’ve got leftovers in the kitchen from your Sunday roast or Christmas dinner, or you fancy whipping something up that’s not only comforting, but fun, this Yorkshire Pudding Wrap recipe is a unique, yet still nutritionally packed meal.
4. Butternut Squash, Carrot and Coriander Soup
It’s soup season, and we’ve got a delicious recipe in store for you! Low in calories and packed with a variety of veg, this Butternut Squash, Carrot and Coriander soup is a wonderful, tasty way to easily up your vegetable intake.
5. Saucy Bean Baked Eggs
This Saucy Bean Baked Eggs recipe is a hearty, protein-packed dish that's ideal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner during winter months. Packed with nutrients but low in calories, it’s the perfect meal to fill you up and give you the fuel you need to go and hit your fitness goals.
And for dessert...
Looking for healthier, low-calorie options for your favourite festive sweet treats? We’ve got you sorted. These three recipes have incredible flavours, feel indulgent, but are still balanced and packed with protein.
6. Toffee Cinnamon Rolls
Right through from spooky season to the new year, toffee cinnamon rolls are a perfect dessert, snack, or part of a balanced brunch! Light, fluffy and sweet, these cinnamon rolls are guaranteed to be a favourite!
7. S’more Protein Crumpets
When you think of a rich, gooey, sweet snack, you don’t think low calorie, but with only 290 calories per portion, our S'mores Baked Protein Crumpets are the ideal solution to your sweet cravings! Plus, with added protein powder, these are a great treat post-workout!
8. Gingerbread Loaf
Our Gingerbread Loaf is super popular, not only because it combines all of the festive flavours and spices, but because at only 198 calories per portion, it’s the ideal thing to bake and enjoy throughout the week - with brunch, your afternoon cup of tea, or as a dessert. Plus, it’s a great choice to bake if you’re hosting a Christmas get together!