Healthy Options to Satisfy Sweet Tooth?!?!

I keep really good chocolate chips on hand, and have a serving at the end of the day (or more, calories left over permitting). I like it because I can pop one or 2 in at a time and let them melt, savoring the flavor and taste.

Here's my recipe for Chocolate Mousse with only 1 tbsp of sugar.



Chocolate Mousse


Ingredients:

8 oz of Belgium dark chocolate
5 tbsps of espresso (can replace espresso with a liquor)
5 eggs separated
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp crème fraiche
pinch of salt
1 tbsp of sugar

Method:

Over a double boiler melt the chocolate and espresso slowly, the chocolate should be warm, not hot. Take off heat and add butter and crème fraiche and whip in the egg yolks, one at a time. Whip egg whites adding a pinch of salt and half way through add the sugar. You want the whites to be stiff but not dry. Add in 1 or 2 big dollops of the whites and blend into the chocolate to lighten up the mixture. Add the remaining whites in 2 stages, folding gently each time. Scrape into individual dishes or into one large container, your choice, and let sit in the fridge overnight.

Here's my lazy holiday dessert - fresh blueberries plus pumpkin pie spice mix.

make ice cream with protein powder.....yum!

http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2012/09/06/no-flour-black-bean-brownies/

This recipe for no flour black bean brownies is amazing!

I've made them a few times and no one ever realized there was beans in them.

poisonthewells wrote: »

http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2012/09/06/no-flour-black-bean-brownies/

This recipe for no flour black bean brownies is amazing!

I've made them a few times and no one ever realized there was beans in them.

yes!!! I made these a few years ago and they are totally not bad. haha I recommend everyone try it out even if it's just to say you did it.

I was having a rare sweet craving the other day so I baked apples and filled them with pureed walnuts, cloves, nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon and a handful of raisins then ate one. mmmmm it was good. Saving the rest for breakfasts

May not be "healthy", but not bad in calorie count and scratches the brownie itch...Sheila G's Brownie Brittle (normally at Costco). About 120 calories per serving, and great snack.

plain Greek yogurt mixed with pb2 and stevia

arditarose wrote: »

Am I missing something? How about dark chocolate?

Yup this. I find that if you don't actually eat what helps the cravings (for me its chocolate). I will eat and eat and eat. It ends up worse. This is also a great way to fix the cravings and is strongly recommended as a "healthier" option. However, this means a small amount, not the entire huge block LOL

I made some no bake cookies this evening from this recipe:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/chocolate-peanut-butter-no-bake-cookies-recipe.html

adapted slightly to:
2 cups sugar
4 tablespoons cocoa
1/2 cup virgin coconut oil
1/2 cup unsweetend almond milk
1 cup natural peanut butter
1 tablespoon vanilla
3 1/2 cups oatmeal
makes 40 good-sized cookies, and probably 60 bite sized

they were easily the best no bakes i've ever made/had thanks to the coconut oil, although might try a stevia/natural sweetener replacement because of the 10g sugar per cookie

cals: 134, fat: 6.6 (sat: 3.1), sodium: 10.5, carbs: 16.7, fiber: 1.3, sugars: 10.2, protein: 3

Coconut Protein Balls
Makes 4 balls

Ingredients

2 tbsp vanilla protein powder**
2 tbsp hemp seeds
2 tbsp coconut manna (or coconut butter)
1/2 tbsp maple syrup
1/2 tbsp water
1/2 tsp cinnamon
Preparation

Put all ingredients in a mini chopper/processor and pulse a few times to incorporate.
Give the dough a stir and start to roll the mixture (with your hands) into 1 tbsp sized balls. It should make about 4. **If the dough is too crumbly add a few drops of water.
Eat right away or store in an airtight container at room temp.
Nutritional Facts: 1 ball has approx. 100 calories, 7g Fat, 2g fiber, 5g carbs, 1.8g sugar, 8g protein

** You can use any type of vanilla protein powder. I’ve been using Sun Warrior Vanilla Protein Powder ever since Isaac’s mom got me hooked on it a year or so ago. It’s pricey, but it’s also the best tasting protein powder I’ve found. It’s raw, vegan brown rice protein powder, which is easier to digest. I also like that it’s sweet without any sugar and doesn’t taste chalky like other brands I’ve tried. I buy Sun Warrior online and always stock up when Gina has special Open Sky deals on it.

If you like coconut, you’ll love these balls! They’re perfect if you have a sweet tooth because they taste sweet, but are also super satisfying and filling. As it turns out, all of these balls are great as a pre or post workout snack, mid-afternoon pick me up or even an after dinner treat.

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http://www.eatingbirdfood.com/2011/03/ive-got-protein-balls/

Someone else suggested Chocolate Covered Katie's site...love this girl! Check it out. She has amazing/creative little treats that would 'fix' your dilema

Good luck!

I eat more fruits.
Right now I'm all about baked pumpkin with walnuts and cinnamon(and a little bit of honey if you like)

Dip strawberries (or any berry) in greek yogurt and freeze for 30 or so minutes. If you are chocaholic, add 1 tsp. cocoa powder to 1/3 c greek yogurt before dipping berries.

Cut up an apple into bite sized pieces. Sprinkle with lemon juice, cinnamon and ginger. Gently sprinkle 1 teaspoon of honey on top. Broil for 3-6 minutes.

Chocolate Mousse or Chocolate ice cream.
1/2 cup low fat or fat free cottage cheese (can also use greek yogurt, I think cottage cheese gives a better flavor)
1 tbsp. cocoa powder
1-2 tbsp. honey
1/8 tsp. vanilla essence
Puree cottage cheese in processor or blender, mix in the remaining ingredients. Freeze for 1 hour. Can eat straightaway as mousse. It's around 130-190 calories.

The quickest sugar fix ever: a half teaspoon of rough-honey.

I love honey, actually. It's relatively low cal, and for the intense sweetness, it's actually fairly low sugar too.

And, a teaspoon on the tongue will go a long way towards satisfying the sweet-tooth since it does taste so intensely sweet.