Healthy Holiday Drinks

I love the holidays, but when it comes to holiday drinks, most aren’t even remotely healthy. It's also the time of year when people go crazy for desserts, so if you're craving a bit of nostalgia give one of these recipes a try for a healthier version of those cookies and treats!  Let me know what you think in the comments!

Recipe Instructions:

• All recipes (unless noted) use 1 serving or 1 scoop of protein powder of your choice (I use either Shakeology or Vega Sport in my recipes).
• Feel free to substitute any liquid ingredient for your preference. (water, almond milk, coconut water, etc.)
• Remember to keep track of your macros if you are counting! Adding bananas, peanut butter and other goodies can greatly increase those numbers. All nutrition data listed is accurate only if using the Shakeology...if you use the Vega or any other protein powder it will be different
• Best made with a blender!

The Recipes

Creamy Candy Cane

Ingredients:
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 scoop Vanilla protein powder
½ tsp. pure peppermint extract
1 cup ice
- Place all ingredients in blender and blend till smooth

Chocolate Eggnog

Ingredients:
½ cup water
½ unsweetened almond milk
1 scoop Chocolate protein powder
½ tsp. ground allspice
1 tsp. pure rum extract

1 cup ice

1 raw egg yolk (optional)

- Place all ingredients in blender and blend till smooth

Cinnamon Apple Cider

Ingredients:
½ cup water
½ cup all-natural apple cider
1 scoop Vanilla protein powder
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
½ cup ice

- Place all ingredients in blender and blend till smooth

Cinnamon Roll Smoothie

Ingredients:
¾ cup brewed coffee, chilled
¼ cup milk
1 scoop Vanilla protein powder
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 cup ice

- Place all ingredients in blender and blend till smooth

Peppermint Mocha Smoothie

Ingredients:
½ cup brewed coffee, chilled
½ cup unsweetened almond milk
1 scoop Chocolate or Mocha protein powder
½ tsp. pure peppermint extract
1 cup ice

- Place all ingredients in blender and blend till smooth

Vanilla Nog Smoothie

Ingredients:
½ cup nonfat milk
½ cup water
1 tsp. rum extract
1 scoop Vanilla Shakeology
¼ tsp. ground nutmeg
1 cup ice

1 raw egg yolk (optional)

- Place all ingredients in blender and blend till smooth

Gingerbread Man Smoothie

Ingredients:
1 cup nonfat milk
1 scoop Chocolate Shakeology
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 thin slice fresh ginger, peeled, finely chopped (or ½ tsp. ground ginger)
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 cup ice

- Place all ingredients in blender and blend till smooth