Tag: sweet tooth

No Bake Chocolate PB & J Cups

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Introducing Lisa Hayim, founder of The Well Necessities, and her Chocolate PB & J Cups that are sure to make your mouth water…at least ours did.

These are seriously my most loved dessert creation, so easy, and come out so damn good!

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Recipe: (makes six PB & J cups and takes about one hour)

Ingredients:

1 cup chocolate chips
1/4 cup almond milk
2 tablespoons jelly
1/4 cup powdered peanut butter OR 4 tablespoons peanut or almond butter
2 tablespoons water
6 cupcake tins

Instructions:

1. Add almond milk to chocolate and heat until just melted and smooth. Use a fork to mix.

2. In a separate bowl, mix peanut butter with water until creamy.

3. Using half of the chocolate mixture, evenly distribute into the cupcake tins, spreading so that it is even on bottom, about 1/2 inch thick.  Place in freezer for 10-20 minutes until cool.

4. Remove cups from freezer, add jelly to each cup,(about 1/4 inch thick) and add remaining chocolate on top. Place in freezer again about ten minutes until cool.

5. Evenly distribute the peanut butter mixture on top of each cup.

6. Place in freezer to harden and enjoy in 30 minutes!

One Healthy Breakdown: dessert done right, RD approved and delicious!

* Lisa Hayim is the founder of The Well Necessities and TWN Collection. She is a Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist in New York City and created The Hugly (healthy ugly) cookie.

 

Super Yummy Energy Bites

Introducing your new favorite {super yummy} snack. Great for breakfast, pre and post-workout snack, and sweet treat, these puppies are full of power and flavor! Also, they taste like cookie dough…Just wait. Luckily, you only have to wait 10 minutes to enjoy these cute little nibbles!

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Ingredients: (makes about 15 bites)

  • 1 cup raw oats
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup nut or seed butter of choice
  • 3 dates (pitted)
  • 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon shredded coconut
  • 2 tablespoons goji berries and/or apricots (can use raisins or another dried fruit)
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon high-quality protein powder (optional for additional protein/post-workout)

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Combine coconut oil, nut butter, vanilla, dates, salt, and half of the oats in a food processor or Vitamix. Once smooth, add the remaining ingredients and pulse until the mixture is consistent, but not completely smooth. Remove mixture and roll into balls about the size of a golf ball. Plate them in the fridge and let sit at least 10 minutes. Devour. You’re welcome 🙂

Optional add-ins for varied flavor: 1 teaspoon matcha powder, 1 drop peppermint oil, 1 tablespoon cacoa nibs or dark chocolate chips, 2 tablespoons pumpkin, 1/4 lemon, 1 slice ginger, 1 teaspoon maca powder, etc. These babies are super versatile – get it?

(*if mixture is too thick to form, add a tablespoon of water or two)

One Healthy Breakdown: enjoy ’em while they last!

Seven Ways to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

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I can’t be the only one around here with a serious sweet tooth. Move over salty snacks, it’s sweetness I’m craving 99% of the time. Since (added) sugar contains nothing good for the body, here are some healthier ways to satisfy that sweet tooth, sans the sugar high or slump!

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  • Fruit (“nature’s candy!” eat fruit fresh, frozen, dried, or even dipped in dark chocolate)
  • Sip on tea with honey
  • Go for a latte or coffee
  • Combine seltzer, fresh fruit, and a dash of stevia for a sparkling sweet drink
  • Make a healthy smoothie or some yummy banana froyo
  • Mix plain Greek yogurt with a little cinnamon, vanilla extract, and stevia
  • Try trail mix or homemade granola

One Healthy Breakdown: tame your sweet tooth without damaging your teeth or your waistline!