"cheat" foods that aren't

suchastruggle

I've seen some posts about 2 ingredient "cookies" that are basically oatmeal and a banana and others about using a frozen banana for mock ice cream. I tried googling for some other ideas like this, but didn't really find anythng. Does anyone have any other ideas? I think I saw a chickpea something or other, but I can't remember what. I'm all for quick, easy, tasty, healthy ideas. Thanks!!

Graelwyn75

Roasted chickpeas is another idea, and Kale chips. Homemade popcorn is another.


http://www.howsweeteats.com/2012/10/exactly-how-i-roast-my-chickpeas/


http://allrecipes.com/recipe/baked-kale-chips/

dfquigley

Chickpeas / garbanzo beans can be thrown into a food processor/blender to create hummus.

Got to add a couple of things like a little olive oil, touch of vinegar and some garlic, then whatever you like to taste. Sometimes a touch of water for consistency.

Makes the BEST dip I've ever had!! They're cheap, low in calories, low glycemic index, PERFECT!!

princessage117

Every cookie type of recipe I have tried like that was awful. I think cookies need some flour and sugar or else they are just mushy garbage based on the ones I tried.

coleeli

Pancakes:
2 eggs and 1 mashed banana. Mix and heat up in a pan. Delicious!

suchastruggle

:laugh: Thanks for the warning! Maybe the folks who said such good things about them were desperate for a treat!

amntsu

Banana chocolate pudding!!


http://www.healthaliciousness.com/recipes/chocolate-banana-pudding.php

moustache_flavored_lube

mashed cauliflower
Kale chips

suchastruggle

That banana chocolate pudding sounds great! I'm definitely trying that.

bridgelene

bump

PaulinaAntczak

Paleo coconut macaroons.

http://www.elanaspantry.com/paleo-coconut-macaroons/

gmallan

Or avocado chocolate pudding

http://thischickcooks.net/2012/06/01/chocolate-avocado-pudding-for-non-avocado-and-avocado-lovers/

Also chocolate covered katie for heaps of healthier dessert ideas

http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/

Acg67

Think this should be renamed the recipe abomination thread

What constitutes a cheat food exactly? Whatever you definition is, eat the real thing, fit it into your cals and profit

Princ3ssj

banana 'ice cream'
http://engine2diet.com/the-daily-beet/magic-banana-ice-cream-just-in-time-for-mothers-day/

i highly recommend hungrygirl.com for all kinds of recipes but she does a lot of single serving and 1-3 ingredient recipes that are great

ChristinaR720

Every cookie type of recipe I have tried like that was awful. I think cookies need some flour and sugar or else they are just mushy garbage based on the ones I tried.

So happy someone said it! If you want a cookie, eat your damn cookie (ONE cookie, not TEN) and get your butt off the couch and burn those calories!

RllyGudTweetr

Peanut butter yogurt parfait: http://www.peanutbutterboy.com/peanut-butter-parfait/

suchastruggle

Think this should be renamed the recipe abomination thread

What constitutes a cheat food exactly? Whatever you definition is, eat the real thing, fit it into your cals and profit

That made me laugh! I'm looking for new ways to have healthy fruits and veggies. Not so much a cheat - just satisfying a craving with a healthier option where a good one exists.

owensboro3140

I have a recipe from my sister-in-law (who runs triathalons) for Protein Bars. They are good, easy and make a 7x11 pan (15 servings or more) One bar will fill you up for hours. Here it is: 1.5 cups of old-fashioned oatmeal (uncooked), 1c. natural peanut butter, 2/3 c. agave nectar or honey (we use half honey, half agave) 2 scoops vanilla Whey Protein Powder, 1c. seeds or nuts (we mix seeds and nuts). Put those ingredients in a bowl, stir it until ingredients are mixed and moist. Press them into a 7x 11 pan. Cut into bars and eat when ever your ready. They are ready immediately. I usually cut and wrap them all, then leave them on the counter to grab whenever we need a quick snack. We think they are tastier and much cheaper than a box of processed snack bars.

Superchas

Rice cakes
Fills a hole and don't make you feel doughy
Thousands have been consumed

Diet coke is a drink that you think is helping but you should enjoy the real thing - lost more weight on full fat sports drinks than i ever did on low-cal cola

sheyennelilly

1/2 c. greek yogurt ( I think the nonfat is nasty and the texture is wrong, go with lowfat or traditional)
2 tsp honey
1 tsp cocoa powder

Mix those all together and then top with 1/2 c berries

OR

1/2 c greek yogurt with 1 Tbsp sugar free jello pudding mix

These are so yummy too: http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2012/02/08/german-chocolate-fudge-bites/

Haven't tried these yet but their on the list: Blueberry Cheesecake bites - http://joandsue.blogspot.ca/2012/08/blueberry-cheesecake-popsicles.html

Also haven't tried this pumpkin pie dip: http://runeatrepeat.com/2010/11/18/easy-pumpkin-yogurt/