The holidays are upon us, which means indulgent, holiday meals, festive cocktails and tasty treats and temptations are around every corner! Oh my!

The key to keeping your nutrition program strong this season is to take in plenty of protein. Protein provides the essential nutritional building blocks your body needs to maintain muscle health and support recovery and repair after your workouts.

We know it can be a challenge to keep your nutrition on track during this time of the year, so with a little help from our friends at Ascent Protein, we came up with a few “guiltless” recipes packed with protein and holiday cheer. These treats are perfect for breakfast, dessert or for a high protein snack.

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Cranberry Oat Protein Bars

Chocolate Gingerbread Muffins

All photos courtesy of Ascent Protein.