Christmas Time, Mistletoe, Pack Hacks & BURST Mulled Wine…

What you’ll need:  

• X1 Cinnamon Porridge Pot 
• A handful of raisins  
• Ground ginger 
• Ground cinnamon 

Method:  

1. Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius  
2. Add hot water to your porridge pot until it’s about 1cm below the top 
3. Allow the porridge to thicken and stir in your raisins 
4. Sprinkle some ground ginger and cinnamon into the pot 
5. Line a baking tray with baking paper and spread the porridge mixture across in the shape of toast slices 
6. Bake the mixture in the oven until slightly browned 
7. Remove from the oven and enjoy! 

Kate’s Gingerbread Men Pancakes (250kcals)

What’s Christmas without gingerbread men? If you’re looking for a low calorie alternative to this classic Christmas snack, look no further and try out these Gingerbread Men Pancakes!  

What you’ll need:  

For the pancakes 

• Gingerbread meal replacement shake 
• 150ml water  
• X1 egg 
• ½ tsp baking powder 
• Pinch of cinnamon 
• Metal gingerbread cutter 

For the topping 

• Fat free natural Greek yoghurt 
• exante Maple Syrup Flavour Drops 

Method:  

1. Empty your shake into an exante shaker 
2. Begin slowly adding water, stirring as you do so, until you have a thick batter (you may need more than the recommended water) 
3. Add the egg and baking powder and combine 
4. Pour the mixture into a hot pan, spreading it across to make one large, thick pancake 
5. Heat for around 3 minutes on one side, flip and cook for a further minute 
6. While your pancakes are cooking, combine your yoghurt with a few drops of our Flavour Drops 
7. Carefully remove the large pancake and use the gingerbread man cutter to cut out smaller, gingerbread-shaped pancakes 
8. Plate up and top with the yoghurt 

Lou’s Gingerbread Mug Cake (271kcals- without chocolate chips)

Sticking with the gingerbread theme, we’re trying this super simple 3-ingredient mug cake!

What you’ll need:

• Gingerbread meal replacement shake
• Milk of your choice
• X1 egg
• X1 Tsp of baking powder
• A small handful of chocolate chips (optional)

Method:

1. Tip the shake into a microwave-safe mug
2. Crack and add the egg into the mixture
3. Add a splash of milk and mix
4. Add in 1tsp of baking powder
5. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and give one final mix
6. Microwave for 30 secs-1 minute depending on desired texture

Kate’s Mulled Wine Jellies (Under 100kcals per serving)

Love mulled wine as much as us? Try out the ultimate festive Pack Hack, Mulled Wine Jellies! These jellies are perfect for anyone who wants a fun festive snack that won’t interrupt their healthy lifestyle and can be enjoyed as part of any plan.  

What you’ll need:  

• X2 sachets of BURST Mulled Wine 
• 250ml of cold water  
• Jelly/gelatin gel 

Method:  

1. Stir up all the ingredients together in a pan until everything has dissolved into one liquid 
2. Gradually heat up the mixture until almost boiling  
3. Take the mixture off the heat and pour it into a suitable container  
4. Put the container in the fridge and allow the mixture to chill until it has set 
5. Once the mixture has set, cut it into bitesize cubes 
6. Enjoy!  

 Intrigued by our festive range? Check out the blog below to find out more 

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Lou’s Festive Gingerbread Cookies (201kcal)

Tired of drinking your shakes and looking for a new recipe? These Gingerbread Cookies are the one for you! Made in minutes and a tasty alternative to a cold shake, the festive period wouldn’t be complete without these Christmassy wonders!

What you’ll need:

• Gingerbread meal replacement shake
• A splash of water

Method:

1. Mix your shake with a small amount of water until you have a dough-like consistency
2. Roll out your dough and use a cookie cutter to cut into small cookies
3. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden

Kate’s Irish Cream Cheesecake (200kcal)  

Irish Cream liqueur is one of our absolute favourite festive drinks, but have you ever made it into a cheesecake? Kate’s delicious health-friendly Irish Cream Cheesecake is the perfect festive treat that can be enjoyed as a meal replacement or as a low calorie treat, after all, it is Christmas! 

Method:  

• ½ a Stollen meal replacement bar 
• ½ Irish Cream meal replacement shake 
• 150ml cold water 
• Gelatin gel sachet 
• Nutmeg  
• Cinnamon 

Method: 

1. Chop up your bar into small pieces and crush in a ramekin or dish 
2. In a separate bowl, add the cold water, shake and gelatin sachet 
3. Pour the mixture into a pan and gently heat the mixture until it’s nearly boiling 
4. Take the mixture off the heat and allow it to cool slightly 
5. Pour the mixture on top of the crushed bar  
6. Place in the fridge to set  
7. After the mixture has set, sprinkle with nutmeg and cinnamon 
8. Enjoy! 

We hope you enjoy making our yummy Festive Pack Hacks, don’t forget to tag us in all your amazing festive creations on our Instagram or Facebook pages. To be a part of our community over the festive season, join our Facebook Closed Group and share stories, transformations and recipe ideas!