Day 1
Day 1
Fitness Challenge:
3 rounds:
Nourish & Glow:
Treat yourself mindfully with Chocolate Orange Baked Cookies. Enjoy with no guilt, just festive enjoyment.
🍫 🎄 Festive Fuel:
Bring the holiday spirit into your kitchen with these three crowd-pleasing recipes. Whether you’re hosting or looking for a post-workout treat, these recipes balance festive flavor with home-cooked quality.
🍪 Choc-Orange Oat Bakes
A fiber-rich twist on a classic holiday flavuor. These cookies use oats for a slower energy release.
Ingredients:
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150g Self-raising flour
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100g Rolled oats (Jumbo oats preferred)
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100g Unsalted butter (softened)
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100g Light brown sugar/Honey
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1 Egg, beaten
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Zest of 1 large orange
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150g chocolate orange (chopped up)
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Optional: 1 tbsp milk (if dough is dry)
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 180°C and line two baking trays.
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Cream the butter, sugar, and orange zest until fluffy.
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Stir in the egg. Fold in the flour and oats until a thick dough forms.
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Fold in the chocolate chunks.
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Roll into 14–16 balls, place on trays, and flatten slightly.
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Bake for 10–12 minutes. Let cool to firm up.
Tip: Swap the milk chocolate for 70% dark chocolate orange to lower the refined sugar content while keeping the rich flavor.
Approx Nutrient Amount per Cookie
Calories 188 kcal
Total Fat 9.2g
of which Saturates 5.6g
Carbohydrates 23.5g
of which Sugars 13.1g
Fiber 1.2g
Protein 2.4g
Festive Mindset Prompt:
“This holiday season, I give myself permission to enjoy the magic without pressure. I notice the joy in small moments, celebrate what my body can do, and choose kindness over perfection.”
Action:
Write down one way you can slow down and savour a festive moment today. It could be enjoying a cup of hot cocoa, listening to Christmas music, or taking a mindful walk to see the lights.