How To: Curb a Sweet Tooth! :)

Do you have a raging SWEET TOOTH!? *Raises hand* ---I do! We all have them and while working out that darn sweet tooth can get in the way! So what are the alternatives to maintaining a healthy diet while kicking that sweet tooth to the curb?

Here is a list of my TOP 10 alternatives:

Chewing Gum (Sugar Free) 

Tic Tacs

P90x Protein Bar

Raisins

Fruit

Hersheys Pure Dark Chocolate (bite size individual packs)

Ice Breaker Sours

P90X Recovery Drink

Shakeology

Wine 6oz

Shakeology Balls

My FAVORITE thing about Shakeology is that you can do SO MUCH with it because it comes in a powder form. I LOVE to bake and of course found a way to make this IRRESISTIBLE TREAT! *Warning* You will not be able to stop eating these..but don't worry, they're guiltless ;)

Nutrition Facts: 

80 Calories per ball

8 grams protein

Makes 12-15 balls

Did I mention the BEST part about this ...is....NO BAKE!!!! So it literally takes you 5 minutes and DONE..you're welcome. ;)

Here's what you need..you actually might have all of this hiding in the cupboards! 

6 packets of Stevia -OR-Truvia

1/2 cup of Peanut Butter

                  1 cup of uncooked oats                  

1 cup PB2 powder (optional)

1/2 cup applesauce             

1 scoop of Chocolate Shakeology

**NOTE: You can use Vanilla Shakeology instead and it will taste AMAZING too, can't decide which recipe I like better!

Mix it all together AND prepare to get your hands dirty...roll it up & stick in the freezer! 

Frozen Banana Ice Cream

Eating clean is NOT easy, especially for people like me who have a SERIOUS sweet tooth! If you find yourself in a mouth watering situation this summer, watch out..because this stuff is DELISH! You might actually have a new addiction, that's how much I love this stuff & best of all, it's GUILT-FREE.

It's really easy to make:

Ingredients:
4 sliced and frozen bananas
1 spoonful of peanut butter
3 tsp. cocoa powder
additional toppings optional!


I have found that using a food processor works wayyyy better than a blender for some reason!
Lets get to it!

Put your frozen, sliced bananas into the food processor and blend until creamy! You'll need to push the mixture down if it starts to get grainy because we DON'T want that...this isn't a pie crust, although that's a good idea ;) See pictures below to see if you're on track!

Dress with your favorite toppings ~ I LOVE nuts! ENJOY...compliments of TheNotQuiteVegan

Chocolate-Peanut Apple Slices

Chocolate-Peanut Apple Slices

Craving something sweet and crunchy..but HEALTHY/UNPROCESSED at the same time?! 

I made these and packed them for my snack and work, they are FABULOUS! <3

Nutrition Facts: Per serving (about 7oz/192g-wt.):
300 calories (150 from fat)
16g total fat
4.5g saturated fat,
0mg cholesterol
115mg sodium
36g total carbohydrate (6g dietary fiber, 25g sugar)
8g protein                   

Ingredients
2 small apples, cored and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch thick rounds
1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
3 tablespoons peanut or almond butter
2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons granola


Directions
Slice apples into rounds
Use a small cookie cutter to remove the core from the center of each slice.
Brush the apples slices with lemon juice to keep them from turning brown.
Spread one side of half of the apple slices with peanut or almond butter then sprinkle with chocolate chips and granola.
Top with remaining apple slices, pressing down gently to make the sandwiches.
Transfer to napkins or plates, serve, and ENJOY !! :)))


:)