Dark Chocolate Avocado Mousse
A rich but healthy dessert treat... Not all fats are the same. Avocados are an excellent source of healthy fats.
Homemade Chai Tea Latte
Did you know that a grande Starbucks Chai Tea Latte has 240 calories and is loaded with 42 grams of sugar? And this is one of their 'low calorie' drinks! Save yourself the $$ and calories by investing in a milk frother for your kitchen or office. Prepare 1/2 cup of tea (or coffee if you prefer) and add to…
Spicy Watermelon and Pistachios
Who would have thought to combine watermelon with cayenne pepper? Sweet and spicy mixed together can be a great taste adventure. If you're a little less adventurous, substitute cinnamon or eliminate the spice.
Frozen Yogurt With Blueberries and Cardamom
Here's a great summertime snack. Substitute plain yogurt (add your own sweetener and touch of vanilla before freezing) for the pre-sweetened vanilla yogurt. Choosing Greek yogurt adds extra protein to this snack. If you prefer, switch the cardamom for cinnamon.
Chocolate Hazelnut Bark
Rather than indulging in an unhealthy commercial chocolate bar, try out this healthy recipe instead. Just make sure to keep your portion size small. To note: One sign of a Magnesium deficiency is intense cravings for chocolate (other signs may include regular constipation, headaches, digestive disorders, muscle cramps). If this is you, add more Magnesium to your diet - either…
Raspberry Chocolate Mousse
A yummy treat for a special occasion. Use coconut sugar or agave rather than heavily processed white sugar.
Healthy Summer Drink Recipes
I'm adding this link to a healthier version of some popular summer drinks with some reservation. While there is always a time and place for special treats, use these recipes in moderation as they contain significant alcohol and are higher on the glycemic scale. I also recommend you avoid these in the first 6 weeks of your program. 🙂
Lemon Coconut Pudding
Here's a healthy treat to check out. Young coconut is high in fiber and rich in healthy coconut oil. While very healthy, it's also fairly calorie dense, so treat yourself to a SMALL serving.