As I’ve said before, I’m definitely not anti treat. But sugar is definitely something to be eaten in moderation. (See my post on decreasing your daily sugar intake here.) So with that, I’m always looking for lower-sugar options to satisfy my sweet tooth.
Here are three of my favorites.
1. Banana Nice Cream
This one is great because it’s vegan and has endless flavor options! Take a few frozen sliced bananas, throw ’em in your food processor with a dash of almond milk, and voila! Soft serve ice cream. I love adding some cocoa powder, mint extract, or berries.
Check out Chocolate Covered Katie’s post or Minimalist Baker’s post for more flavor ideas!
2. Apple Nachos
Once again, fruit is the star of this healthy treat. Slice your favorite variety of apple into nice, thin wedges. Warm up a couple tablespoons of peanut butter (or other nut butter) and some dark chocolate chips (the darker the better) for 30 seconds on high. Mix, then warm again until it becomes nice and runny. Drizzle over your apples and dig in! You can also add nuts, raisins, or shredded coconut if you want to get fancy.
3. Cinnamon Brown Rice Pudding
We’ve had leftover rice a few times recently, and as I was pondering what to do, inspiration struck! Rice pudding 😀 I modified this recipe to make a healthier version.
Put a couple cups of cooked brown rice on the stove with around four cups of your milk of choice. (I like unsweetened almond milk.) Add a couple tablespoons of your sweetener of choice (brown sugar, maple syrup, honey, etc.), a shake of salt, and a teaspoon of cinnamon. Add some flax seed meal or hemp powder for extra protein and healthy fat. Cook over medium heat about 15 minutes or until it reaches your ideal pudding texture. Add a teaspoon of vanilla. Serve with mashed banana for extra sweetness or peanut butter for protein.
I hope these healthier treats help you feel a little less deprived when that craving for sweets kicks in. 😉 What are your go-to healthy treats? Leave a comment below!
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