When you get that craving for something sweet, it can be incredibly difficult to resist the temptation of that slab of chocolate tucked away in the back of your cupboard. Before you do, think twice and remember these healthy treats to keep your sugar cravings at bay!
Chocolate dipped strawberries are a wonderful treat. Since you are only coating them in chocolate, you don’t need to worry too much about excessive calories. In addition, avoid regular milk chocolate and use a semi-sweet variety instead.
Popcorn can be transformed into a sweet treat by skipping the salt and coating with melted peanut butter and dusting with cocoa powder. If you’re not a fan of peanut butter, you can use Nutella or another chocolate spread instead.
Chocolate dipped frozen bananas are great for the warmer weather. Peel your bananas, freeze them and dip them in melted dark chocolate. If you like, you can also roll them in your favourite topping like crushed nuts. Return to the freezer until set and enjoy!
Smoothies are becoming increasingly popular as a result of better weight and health awareness. Not only are these delicious treats but they are also packed with nutrients that can actually help you shed those extra pounds! There are various recipes out there and they are extremely versatile. Many people choose to enjoy smoothies for breakfast.
Dark chocolate is another great sweet tooth satisfier. Dark chocolate is not as bad for your waistline as white or milk chocolate. This is because it contains less cocoa butter and more cocoa solids. That said, moderation is always important. A reasonable portion will tame that nagging craving but be careful not to devour the entire slab!
An obvious solution to sugar cravings is fresh fruit. Fresh fruit has sugar in nature’s purest form. That said, it’s important that you avoid eating nothing but fruit! Too much fruit can equate to an excessive intake of sugar which won’t help your weight loss efforts. In addition, many people find that they are hungry shortly after eating fruit. Solve this by enjoying some nuts along with your fruit! Or even some diet friendly biscuits to make your healthy snack a bit more filling.