12 Days of Christmas: Creative Holiday Recipes Made With Collagen, Creatine & More

First day of Christmas: Collagen-Infused Hot Chocolate

Nothing ushers in holiday coziness like a mug of velvety hot chocolate. Adding a scoop of unflavored collagen gives this winter classic a subtle protein boost that supports skin and joint health all season long — without changing its rich, chocolatey taste.

Collagen Hot Chocolate (Serves 2)

Ingredients:

• 2 cups milk of choice

• 2 tbsp cocoa powder

• 2 tbsp sugar or maple syrup

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 scoops unflavored collagen

• Optional: pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, or cayenne

• Whipped cream + marshmallows to finish

Instructions:

1. Warm milk in a saucepan over medium heat.

2. Whisk in cocoa, sweetener, and spices until smooth.

3. Remove from heat and stir in collagen until dissolved.

4. Pour into mugs and top as desired.

Make it festive: Add crushed candy cane or a cinnamon stick for stirring.

Day 2: Creatine-Powered “Santa’s Cookie Dough” Bites

These holiday energy bites taste like raw Christmas cookie dough — but with creatine to give you a gentle energy lift during long days of wrapping, hosting, and shopping.

Cookie Dough Creatine Bites (Makes ~12)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup almond flour

• ¼ cup cashew butter

• 2 tbsp maple syrup

• 1 tsp vanilla

• 1 scoop creatine

• 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips

• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Mix almond flour, creatine, and salt.

2. Stir in cashew butter, maple syrup, and vanilla.

3. Fold in chocolate chips.

4. Roll into balls and refrigerate 30 minutes.

Day 3: Collagen “Frosted Sugar Cookie” Latte

A latte that tastes like a Christmas sugar cookie? Yes, please. The collagen blends seamlessly into the warm milk for a silky, festive morning drink.

Ingredients:

• 1 shot espresso (or ½ cup strong coffee)

• 1-2 tablespoons sugar cookie syrup

• 1 cup steamed milk of choice

• 1 scoop collagen

• ½ tsp vanilla

• 1–2 drops almond extract

• Pinch of cinnamon

Instructions:
Whisk collagen into steamed milk, add coffee, syrup + extracts, top with a dusting of cinnamon.

Day 4: Collagen Gingerbread Pancakes

These soft, spiced pancakes bring all the gingerbread house nostalgia with a collagen boost for extra staying power.

Ingredients (Serves 3):

• 1 cup flour

• 1 tbsp collagen

• 1 tsp ginger

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• ¼ tsp nutmeg

• 1 tbsp molasses

• 1 egg

• 1 tbsp melted butter

• ¾ cup milk

• 1 tsp baking powder

• Pinch salt

Instructions:
Mix dry ingredients. Mix wet ingredients separately. Combine and cook on a griddle. Serve with maple syrup and whipped cream.

Day 5: Creatine-Peppermint Mocha Shake

Perfect for fueling a morning workout before a day of festivities — minty, chocolatey, energizing.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup milk of choice

• 1 frozen banana

• 1 tbsp cocoa powder

• 1 scoop creatine

• ½ tsp peppermint extract

• 1 scoop chocolate protein (optional)

Blend until smooth. Top with cacao nibs or crushed candy cane.

Day 6: Collagen Cranberry Orange Sauce

A holiday table staple gets a functional upgrade.

Ingredients:

• 12 oz fresh cranberries

• ½ cup orange juice

• ¼ cup sugar

• Zest of 1 orange

• 2 scoops collagen

Instructions:

1. Simmer cranberries, juice, and sugar until berries burst.

2. Turn off heat; stir in collagen and orange zest.

3. Cool and serve.

Great on turkey, sandwiches, or yogurt.

Day 7: Creatine Hot Apple Cider

Warm, spicy, and surprisingly compatible with creatine.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups apple cider

• 1 cinnamon stick

• 3 cloves

• 1 scoop creatine

• Optional: splash of bourbon for adults

Heat cider with spices, remove from heat, then stir in creatine until dissolved.

Day 8: Collagen Snickerdoodle Muffins

A cozy breakfast treat — soft, cinnamon-sugar muffins with added collagen for a touch of nourishment.

Ingredients (Makes 12):

• 1 ½ cups flour

• ⅓ cup sugar

• 2 scoops collagen

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ½ cup milk

• 1 egg

• ¼ cup melted butter

Instructions:
Stir dry + wet ingredients separately, combine, bake at 350°F for 16–18 minutes.
Roll warm muffins in cinnamon sugar.

Day 9: Creatine Hot Cocoa Oatmeal

Comforting and chocolatey — like eating hot cocoa with a spoon.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup oats

• 1 cup milk

• 1 tbsp cocoa

• 1 scoop creatine

• 1 tbsp maple syrup

• Pinch salt

Cook oats normally, then whisk in cocoa, creatine, syrup, and salt.
Top with marshmallows or chocolate chips.

Day 10: Collagen Holiday Stuffing

Yes, stuffing — but with hidden collagen for a protein and joint-friendly boost.

Ingredients:

• 1 loaf cubed bread

• 1 onion, diced

• 2 celery stalks

• 2 cups broth

• 2 scoops collagen

• Sage, thyme, salt, pepper

Sauté veggies, add broth + collagen, toss with bread cubes, bake at 375°F for 25–30 minutes.

Day 11: Collagen Eggnog French Toast

Decadent, nostalgic, and perfect for Christmas morning.

Ingredients:

• 4 slices brioche

• ½ cup eggnog

• 1 egg

• 1 scoop collagen

• ½ tsp nutmeg

Dip brioche slices into eggnog mixture, cook in butter until golden.
Serve with powdered sugar and berries.

Day 12: Collagen Christmas Cookies

Your favorite holiday cookies — just smarter.

Ingredients:

Use any sugar cookie or gingerbread recipe and add:

• 1–2 scoops collagen per batch

It blends invisibly into the dough—no graininess, no taste.

Decorate with royal icing, sprinkles, or edible glitter!

Integrating collagen and creatine into holiday recipes is more than a wellness trend — it’s a fun, creative way to weave nourishment into tradition. These festive recipes help you stay energized, glowing, and supported while fully embracing the joy (and deliciousness) of the season. Whether you’re sipping collagen cocoa or whipping up creatine cookie dough bites, these 12 ideas bring together holiday comfort + functional nutrition in a way that feels indulgent, not restrictive.