4 Deliciously Healthy Ways to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
Do you have a sweet tooth? Do you often scrounge for something sweet after your meals?
Here are a few healthy, low sugar ways to satisfy those cravings:
Dark chocolate - this is my #1 go-to. Sweet enough, yet slightly bitter, dark chocolate satisfies sugar cravings in a less triggering way. Aside from being a natural appetite suppressant, dark chocolate is also heart healthy, energizing, anti-aging and memory boosting. Plus, it’s a natural dopamine (feel-good brain chemical) booster!
I recommend buying organic, at least 70% cacao content dark chocolate that contains less than 7g sugar per serving. Great for that mid-afternoon pick-me-up, feel free to enjoy up to 1 oz. per sitting. Click here for more information.
Sweet potato + coconut butter - calling all keto folks: carbs are NOT the enemy - you need them for energy, brain power, gut health and hormonal balance. Packed with vitamin B6, beta carotene, potassium and fiber, sweet potatoes are mood boosting, bloat fighting and blood sugar balancing. Added bonus: combining them with the medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) in coconut butter is great for revving the metabolism.
Simply bake yams or Japanese sweet potatoes (the super sweet, white-fleshed variety) either whole or cubed, then serve warm with the melted coconut butter on top - delish!
Dried (tart) cherries + dry-roasted almonds - sweet, salty AND crunchy, this combo is sure to satisfy! Plus, it’s packed with skin-soothing vitamin E, stress-relieving magnesium and anti-inflammatory antioxidants.
Having trouble sleeping at night? Try adding a handful of this combo after dinner. Why? Tart cherries boost sleep-inducing melatonin production while magnesium in almonds calms the anxious mind. Important note: this caloric and sugar-dense combo is easy to overeat. I recommend portioning out up to 1/4 cup of the mix, then packing it up and walking away from the kitchen to enjoy rather than eating right out of the bag.
Banana ice cream - if you’re an ice cream lover, this one’s for YOU. Dairy, preservative and added sugar -free, this combo is cleaner and less inflammatory than store-bought varieties.
Although bananas are a tropical fruit that’s often shunned to the “no-no” list, I disagree! In my opinion, they’re just misunderstood. Packed with B vitamins, complex carbs and potassium, bananas are energy food that’s especially supportive for active individuals and kids.
Banana ice cream is a blank canvas that can be enjoyed in so many different ways. Simply blend 1-2 frozen bananas, add enough nut milk to thin and you’ve got banana ice cream! Feel free to add cinnamon, cacao powder, mint and/or a little maple syrup before blending and finish off with your favorite topping: cacao nibs, sliced almonds, coconut flakes, etc.
Healthy eating doesn’t have to be boring. In fact, adding in treats (in moderation) can help you achieve your personal goals faster and sustain them for LONGER. By swapping out conventional desserts for these healthier options, you’ll satisfy sugar cravings without veering too far off track!
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