When trying to lose weight or simply control your blood sugar levels, it can be very difficult to give up your favorite sweets.
If you feel like your sweet tooth is holding you back from progress, there is a way out.
Replace traditional desserts with healthier options without having to give them up completely.
The craving for daily sugar consumption is one of the main problems, as most nutritionists claim. However, you can (and even should) add healthy desserts to your diet to feel psychological comfort and pleasure.
Swapping out regular desserts for more nutritious ones can satisfy your sweet tooth without compromising your health.
By the way, you don't have to think of these dishes as just sweets - each of them can be a full-fledged snack to satisfy your hunger between main meals. Most of the healthy dessert options contain protein.
Replace ice cream with coconut yogurt with fruit and nuts
When you're craving ice cream, there's a healthy, delicious alternative that will do the trick 100%. Coconut yogurt with nuts and fruits is a nutritious and filling dessert.
Instead of coconut, you can also use regular Greek yogurt, which also contains a lot of protein.
Replace cake and muffins with almond flour pie
Fancy cakes and cupcakes are always fun to make and so delicious to eat. But if you want to make healthier choices to keep your weight and sugar levels under control, it's time to change up your desserts a bit.
Make a pie with almond flour and add extra nutritious ingredients like fruits, nuts, etc. This way you can enjoy baking with health benefits.
Replace candy with dates and peanut butter
If you like various candies, lollipops or jelly beans, you can find a healthy alternative here too. Take dates and dip them or fill them with peanut butter.
Get sweets that are soft and crispy at the same time, and also filling and delicious.
Dates are loaded with antioxidants and fiber, making them a healthy choice for dessert or a snack.
Dietary fiber provides satiety, which in turn helps with weight loss.
Swap classic syrupy waffles for whole grain peanut butter waffles
Instead of ordering or making classic sweet waffles and then slathering them in butter and maple syrup or honey, consider frying the same waffles but with whole grain flour and topping them with peanut butter. Add some berries of your own choice for an even healthier and more delicious breakfast dessert.
Replace milk chocolate with dark chocolate
If chocolate is all you need to satisfy your sweet tooth, go dark. It's such a cliche, but dark chocolate is a healthy dessert if you choose one with at least 70% cocoa. Have a piece after a meal, or pair it with nuts for a satisfying snack.
Smoothie instead of milkshake
Reducing the consumption of various sweet drinks is an equally important step towards health and weight loss. Replace a sweet milkshake with a healthy vitamin smoothie.
Add fruit, greens, vanilla or chocolate protein powder or plant milk, blend and enjoy.
Smoothies are a healthier option because they will leave you feeling energized rather than sleepy.
Earlier we told you how to make a sauerkraut salad.
Author: Valeria Kisternaya
