Saturday 7 June 2014

Healthy Snacks to Trick Your Sweet Tooth


We all deserve a sweet treat every now and then, but if you are on a diet it’s important to learn how to trick your sweet tooth! In fact, there are many tasty foods out there that can help satiate your desire for sweets, you just need to get creative! So, ladies, if you have a bunch of sweet teeth like me, here are a few tasty and healthy snacks to trick your sweet tooth!

Cocoa dusted almonds
If you like chocolate, this healthy snack is a must try! Take 2 tablespoons agave syrup, 2 cups whole raw almonds, 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder and 2 teaspoons sea salt. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Combine agave syrup, sea salt and almonds in a large bowl. Mix together with a rubber spatula, fully coating the almonds. Spread the almonds on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes. Take the almonds out of the oven and place them back in the bowl, add cocoa powder and toss to coat. Let them cool and store them in an airtight container!
Tea
Perhaps you think that I’m crazy for suggesting tea as a sweet treat, right? But if you make it right, it will be a sweet treat that can fully satisfy your cravings! There are many different types of teas, but make sure you choose only naturally sweet tea or you can sweeten your tea with stevia or honey. I also like to add almond milk. Adding sweetener or milk to your tea makes a big difference! Slowing sipping tea is nutritious, calming and it tastes great!
Dark chocolate coconut water
Coconut water is a very nutritious drink that contains high amounts of potassium, which is needed to aid in proper hydration. There are people who like the flavor of it, but I don’t. However, recently I tried dark chocolate flavored coconut water, and I really like it! It’s chocolaty without being overly heavy or thick and it can help to trick your sweet tooth.

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