A Sweet Tooth Lover's Dream Recipe & More!

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We’ve finally made it to the Sweet Tooth’s favorite recipe! Hooray!

 

When you’re trying to be health conscious, you’re probably avoiding dessert most of the time. But sometimes we just need a sweet treat!

The good news about this dessert recipe? You can buy just one serving of the “sweet” ingredient, so you won’t be tempted to overindulge! (And it only takes 4 minutes to whip this baby together.)

 

Lillie’s Double Chocolate Mighty Muffin Yogurt Bowl

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Ingredients

Instructions

1.    I ignore package directions and make my mighty muffin with 1/3 cup water for 40 seconds in my microwave, so it still looks wet on top. I want it to be a little underdone like a lava cake, not actually set like a muffin.

2.    Dump the gooey muffin in to a bowl… if it’s too runny for you, you can always microwave the bowl at this point for ten more seconds.  Don’t panic if you dump it out and it’s too wet. I almost like it better when I have to microwave it again, it just gets denser and fudgier, more like a brownie and less like cake.

3.    Let it cool for a minute and then top with 75 g yogurt, berries, mini chips and whipped cream.

 

             Nutrition Facts -  Calories: 319, Fat: 9g., Carbohydrates: 29g., Protein: 26g.

 

You can get the mighty muffins at GNC or Amazon.

 

Now, before you go about your day, I’m going to give you some real talk for a minute, while we’re on the topic of sweets. Is your fridge or pantry filled with sweet goodies right now?

 

Unless you have the best will power ever - what's in your kitchen is what you are putting into your body! Every little bit adds up and could be the reason the scale won't budge… or why we are not feeling any better despite our best efforts in the gym! 

 

I always recommend clients plan desserts like this into their macros. They know they can still hit their goals and eat delicious treats, rather than aimlessly grazing through their pantries… which can leave them unsatisfied and bloated!

 

Unless you are a champion at moderation - I suggest keeping most of treats outside the house IF you are working towards a specific goal. Just plan this delicious treat into your meal plan!

 

Now go try that tasty muffin and satisfy your sweet tooth today!


BONUS:

(Because the kiddos need a healthy sweet treat too!)


Easy Homemade Fruit Pops

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Ingredients

 

·        1 large banana , cut into small pieces (frozen bananas work too)

·        4 large fresh strawberries sliced or cut into small pieces (any type of fresh or frozen fruit will work)

·        1/2 - 1 cups apple juice no sugar added, or other favorite fruit juice

 

Instructions

  1. Gently fill the mold with apple juice, leaving at least 1/8 in headspace and place the popsicle stick inside.  Freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight.

  2. Add fruit to your popsicle mold (I use this one), alternating different kinds of fruit until the molds are filled almost to the top.

       Nutrition Facts - Calories: 44, Carbohydrates: 11g., Sugar: 7g., Sodium: 2 mg. 


AND HERE’S A BONUS!


It’s time to think outside the box -- or rather, outside the vending machine -- when it comes to snacking.


Snacking gets a bad reputation, thanks to how often it turns into mindless munching. But we can make smarter snack choices and actually improve our overall diet.
 
Many dieticians advise eating between meals so it’s easier to avoid overeating at your next meal. But you have to be careful about the kind of snack you munch on.
 
Something high in protein, fiber, and complex carbs gives you energy to get from one meal to the next.
 
But snacks high in refined carbs and sugar will give you a blood sugar spike that leads to a crash.

When I need a bite between meals, I have some go-to faves that keep me going.
 

  • A piece of Ezekiel bread with smoked salmon and Everything Bagel seasoning.
     

  • Lauren’s Skinny Banana Bread Muffins (recipe below).


Snacks can fill in nutrient gaps when you choose the right foods. So, the next time you head into the kitchen around 3pm, don’t mindlessly scan the fridge or pantry for a quick fix. Be mindful about your choices and feel good about what you eat!
 
Lauren’s Skinny Banana Bread Muffins

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Ingredients

  • 4 bananas , about 1 1/3 cups, mashed

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract

  • 3 Tablespoons light brown sugar

  • 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (white or whole wheat)

  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted


Instructions
1.    Grease a standard muffin pan (or line with paper muffin liners). Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2.    Mash bananas in a mixing bowl. Add egg, vanilla, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon and stir well to combine.
3.    In a separate small bowl stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add to banana mixture and stir, just to combine.
4.    Gently stir in melted butter. Don't over-mix the batter.
5.    Spoon the batter into prepared muffin pan and bake for 18-25 minutes. Makes 12 muffins.

To freeze: Allow muffins to cool completely. Store them in a freezer-safe ziplock bag or air-tight tupperware.

Nutrition Facts: Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g |

Do you have another healthy snack that you love? I’d love to hear about it! Comment below and tell me all about your favorite mid-day treat.

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