❄️ Winter Pro Metabolic Treats
Warm, mineral rich desserts that support hormones, digestion and natural metabolic heat
Winter naturally increases our need for warming foods. Cold weather requires more energy to maintain body temperature, which elevates stress hormones if we do not supply enough digestible fuel. It is completely normal to crave sweets more in winter. Your body is asking for energy, minerals and warmth.
Pro metabolic treats provide exactly that. They are intentionally created with:
gentle digestion
fruit based carbohydrates
mineral rich dairy
gelatin or collagen
warming spices
healthy fats
To learn the philosophy behind this approach read:
The Pro Metabolic Diet: Nourishing Your Body for Energy and Balance
Why winter treats can actually support metabolism
Instead of spiking blood sugar, these treats supply:
easy glucose
potassium
calcium
gelatin
saturated fats that support warmth
mineral retention
They also support:
progesterone
thyroid conversion
sleep quality
cortisol balance
digestive comfort
🍠 Warm Sweet Potato Custard
Benefits
Supports thyroid, progesterone, glycogen and warm digestion
Ingredients
1 medium baked sweet potato
2 whole eggs
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon honey
½ teaspoon cinnamon
pinch salt
Instructions
Blend until smooth. Warm on low heat 5 to 7 minutes. Do not boil.
Nutrition Notes
Sweet potatoes provide potassium which helps lower stress hormones and supports progesterone. Eggs contain vitamin A, choline and bioavailable protein for hormone balance and liver support. Milk adds calcium and natural sugars that help fuel thyroid function and promote calm nervous system activity. Honey provides gentle glucose that stabilizes blood sugar instead of causing a spike and crash.
🍯 Honey Gelatin Hot Cocoa
Benefits
calming
mineral rich
collagen supportive
Ingredients
1½ cups milk
1 tablespoon cacao powder
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon gelatin bloomed in 2 tablespoons cool water
pinch salt
Instructions
Warm milk, whisk cacao, honey and salt. Add gelatin and whisk until silky.
Nutrition Notes
Cacao is rich in magnesium which calms muscles and the nervous system. Honey provides quick glucose that supports thyroid conversion and liver glycogen. Gelatin soothes digestion, hydrates connective tissue and supports gut lining integrity. Warm dairy supplies easily digested carbohydrates and minerals that help relax the body and promote warmth during colder months.
🍎 Warm Baked Apples With Cream
Benefits
gentle digestion
anti inflammatory spices
Ingredients
1 large apple sliced
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon honey
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or sauté until soft and warm. Add cream.
Nutrition Notes
Apples offer natural pectin which supports digestion, gut motility and balanced bowel movements. Butter and cream supply nourishing fats that slow sugar absorption for steadier energy. Cinnamon has anti-inflammatory properties and may support blood sugar regulation. The combination of fruit sugars and dairy minerals helps stabilize cortisol and improve metabolic warmth.
🧃 Spiced Apple Gelatin Cider
Benefits
blood sugar support
warming spices
gentle gelatin digestion
Ingredients
apple juice
cloves
cinnamon
gelatin bloomed in cool water
Instructions
Simmer juice and spices 5 minutes. Add gelatin off heat.
Nutrition Notes
Apple juice provides glucose and potassium which support thyroid function and healthy energy without overstimulating digestion. Gelatin adds glycine which helps calm the nervous system and supports connective tissue hydration. Warming spices encourage circulation, digestive heat and cold-weather metabolism. This is a gentler option than traditional cider since it contains no refined sugar and supports gut lining instead of irritating it
🫚 Cottage Cheese Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups
Benefits
high protein
dairy minerals
hormone supportive
Ingredients
Makes 4 mini cups
1 cup cottage cheese
2 eggs
2 tablespoons honey
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon gelatin bloomed in 2 tablespoons cool water
pinch salt
Instructions
Blend and bake at 325 for 25 minutes or until set.
Nutrition Notes
Cottage cheese is rich in casein which helps stabilize blood sugar longer. Ginger helps with digestion and can decrease inflammation. Cinnamon may help regulate glucose response after meals and supports warm circulation.
Learn more:
Cottage Cheese Cheesecake
🍫 Salted Collagen Hot Chocolate Pudding
Benefits
calming
digestion soothing
supports sleep
Ingredients
1½ cups milk
1 tablespoon cacao
1 tablespoon collagen
1 to 2 teaspoons honey
pinch salt
Instructions
Warm milk and cacao gently. Add collagen and whisk until thickened.
Nutrition Notes
Collagen supports joint health, digestion and sleep because of its glycine content. Honey provides natural sugars that refill liver glycogen which helps lower nighttime cortisol. Cacao contains magnesium that relaxes muscles and improves sleep quality.
🍊 Orange Creamsicle Winter Gelatin
Benefits
immune support
vitamin C
minerals
Ingredients
Makes 2 servings
1 cup orange juice
¼ cup cream
2 tablespoons gelatin bloomed in 4 tablespoons cool water
½ teaspoon vanilla optiona
Instructions
Warm juice gently and dissolve gelatin. Add cream after cooling a few minutes. Chill or serve warm.
Nutrition Notes
Orange juice contains potassium and vitamin C which support adrenal health and immune function. Cream adds nourishing fats that slow absorption of sugars which helps keep energy stable. Gelatin supports connective tissue and digestion
☕ Chai Latte Pudding
Benefits
warming spices
digestive comfort
Ingredients
1½ cups milk
1 teaspoon chai spice blend
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon gelatin bloomed in 2 tablespoons cool water
Instructions
Simmer spices in milk. Remove from heat. Add gelatin and honey.
Nutrition Notes
Milk provides calcium and natural sugars that support thyroid function. Chai spices have warming and digestive benefits and can help circulation on cold days. Gelatin helps calm the nervous system and supports gut lining.
🍎 Hot Buttered Apple
Benefits
mineral rich
warm digestion
Ingredients
1 cup apple juice
1 tablespoon butter
½ teaspoon cinnamon
small pinch salt
Instructions
Heat everything gently until warm and silky.
Nutrition Notes
Butter offers short chain fatty acids that support metabolism and warmth. The sugar in apple juice supports thyroid conversion while cinnamon may help lower post-meal glucose spikes. Salt helps mineral balance for hydration and nervous system regulation.
🍠 Toasted Marshmallow Sweet Potato Mash
Benefits
progesterone support
potassium
digestion supportive
Ingredients
1 cup cooked sweet potato
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon gelatin bloomed in 2 tablespoons cool water
optional ¼ cup homemade marshmallow pieces
Instructions
Blend everything until creamy and warm.
Nutrition Notes
Sweet potatoes provide potassium which lowers stress hormones and supports progesterone. Gelatin helps support digestion and connective tissue. Butter adds fat soluble vitamins A and D which support immune health and hormone balance.
🎄 Christmas Orange Hot Chocolate
Benefits
immune support
magnesium
collagen
Ingredients
1½ cups milk
1 tablespoon cacao
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon collagen
½ teaspoon orange zest
pinch sea salt
Instructions
Warm milk and cacao. Add collagen and zest.
Nutrition Notes
Orange zest contains flavonoids and vitamin C that support immune health. Cacao offers magnesium which relaxes the nervous system. Collagen supports healthy skin and joints during colder months when connective tissue commonly feels stiffer.
Tools + Ingredients I Love For Winter Treats
These are simple tools that make warming, pro-metabolic desserts easier and more enjoyable. None of this needs to be fancy. Just cozy, functional and gentle on digestion.
🥄 Gelatin + Collagen
I use grass-fed, unflavored gelatin for anything warm, thick or spoonable. Collagen works well in cocoa and warm drinks if you don’t want things to gel.
Suggested options:
✨ Warming Spices
These spices increase circulation, support digestion and help your body stay warm in colder months.
🔪 Simple Kitchen Tools
Nothing complicated. Just basic tools that allow ingredients to melt, bloom, and thicken the way they naturally want to.
