When I first discovered that I should be eating differently than my friends, family and co-workers, I felt such a huge sense of relief that I didn’t have to follow a “diet”, but rather discover what foods really helped my body thrive.
It was a that moment that I began the slow process of not being so hard on myself about what I was putting into my body. It has really helped me stop restricting or depriving my body of anything that I love to eat. Just by letting go of this expectation that I had on myself I have maintained my healthy weight.
As we start heading towards the busy holiday season, I want you to remember that being healthy doesn’t mean that you have to give up your “sweet treats ” or your wine. Being healthy is figuring out what exactly your body needs to thrive, we are all individuals so what I eat should and will be different from what you eat.
I am a big component of not restricting or depriving my body and I hope this really resonates with you. Today I am sharing a few of my favorite sweet treat recipes that help increase my energy levels and decrease my sugar cravings plus they keep my hormones in a healthy balance during the busy holiday season.
Hope you enjoy my sweet treat recipes!
Chia Seed Pudding
Grocery List:
- 1/4 cup of Chia Seeds
- 1 1/4 cup of Almond Milk
- 1 Teaspoon of Vanilla Extract
- *I think it is sweet without honey or maple syrup but if you would like to add some extra sweetness then you can add 1 teaspoon of honey or maple syrup.
Directions:
- Add Chia Seeds into a Mason Jar
- Add in Almond Milk
- Add in Vanilla & Sweetener
- Shake it up for about a minute
- Place in fridge (take out of the fridge in 20 minutes, shake it again to make sure it’s not clumpy and put it back into the fridge)
- Leave in the fridge for an hour, take out and enjoy!
Raw Chocolate Macaroons
Grocery List:
- 3 cups raw coconut
- 1 ½ cups raw cacao powder
- 1/2 cup raw honey
- ½ cup raw coconut oil
Directions:
- Mix together, drop by spoonfuls, refrigerate for 10 minutes and ENJOY!
Peanut Butter & Chocolate Smoothie
Grocery List:
- 1 cup of spinach
- 2 tbsp of peanut butter
- 2 tbsp of raw cacao
- 1 -2 dates
- 1 cup of coconut milk
- 2-3 ice cubes
- cacao nips to garnish on top
- 1 frozen banana or 1/2 avocado
Directions:
- Place all ingredients into a high speed blender and blend until smooth. Best when served immediately.
Energy Balls
Grocery List:
- 1/2 cup 100% all natural peanut butter (creamy works the best)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 1/2 cups of flax meal
- 1/2 cup of raw cacao nibs
Directions:
- Toss all ingredients into a bowl
- Take a spoon and combine the ingredients
- Roll up into bite-sized balls and refrigerate for at least an hour before eating
“Ice Cream”
Grocery List:
- 1 frozen banana or 1 frozen avocado (peel and then freeze)
- 1 cup of frozen fruit
Directions:
- Toss all into blender, blend and enjoy!
Enjoy your “sweet treats”
Big Hugs & Health,
Katie
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