If you're anything like me (and thousands of other people), your whole
life comes to a screeching halt at the mere mention of a chocolate cake,
key lime pie or a chocolate chip cookie.
life comes to a screeching halt at the mere mention of a chocolate cake,
key lime pie or a chocolate chip cookie.
Yes, I love me a delicious dessert every now and again, but I know
that in order to maintain my 30 pound
that in order to maintain my 30 pound
weight loss and continue to enjoy life in a healthy body, it's just not
something I can do on a regular basis.
(Bummer!)
something I can do on a regular basis.
(Bummer!)
So I've come up with a few strategies that help me curb my nasty
sweet tooth when it rears its ugly
sweet tooth when it rears its ugly
head...baked apples with cinnamon in the oven, herbal tea
sweetened with stevia, or fruit salad with a
sweetened with stevia, or fruit salad with a
little raw honey drizzled on top.
But sometimes these just don't cut it for some people. They're
looking for a yummy piece of cake or
looking for a yummy piece of cake or
cookie or brownie. Is there any way to have that and still keep
it healthy?
it healthy?
I decided to do a little research and figure out some good ways
to bake and create some healthy and
to bake and create some healthy and
delicious desserts without all of the usual sugar and flour that
goes into making most of them.
goes into making most of them.
I was so excited to share these recipes with you today that I
haven't gotten the chance to try them out
haven't gotten the chance to try them out
myself yet (but now you know what I will be doing this
weekend).
weekend).
Give some of these a try and then be sure to email me so
we can compare notes. I'm also going to
we can compare notes. I'm also going to
ask my husband to give me his honest opinion on them
(Poor guy, he will be sampling desserts all
(Poor guy, he will be sampling desserts all
weekend, don't you feel bad for him?)
Brownies
Chocolate Cookies
Strawberry Shortcake
Basic Whipped Cream Recipe (as a once in a while treat)
Please remember that even though these desserts are far better
than most store bought or bakery treats,
than most store bought or bakery treats,
they should still be eaten in moderation. One piece or treat
1-2 times per week is enough to satisfy
1-2 times per week is enough to satisfy
anybody's sweet craving and will not deter you from continuing to
achieve your weight loss and
achieve your weight loss and
health goals.
Ok, I'm off for now. Happy baking!
In health and happiness,
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