It’s not a total desert, but I use it so often with other desserts that it deserves honorable mention!
Whip the three ingredients together with an electric mixer until the mix is stiff. If 1/4 cup of sweetener isn’t enough, just add and taste test until it’s the way you like it! (My grandma prefers 1/2 a cup.)
Just because I was focusing on breaking unhealthy habits doesn’t mean I cut out dessert! Along the way, I found great, healthier alternatives to satisfy my sweet tooth and stay on track to achieve my health goals! Here are some favorites:
I ate a can of chocolate mousse every. single. day. when I was in Annecy. Yes, you read correctly! I love this dessert and it was great to have when I was transitioning from unhealthy habits to healthy habits!
If Mousse is hard to find/not your thing, try pudding! Grocery stores offer them in various flavors and Cookies and Cream pudding always hits the spot for me!
I LOVE Brownie Brittle! It never fails to hit the sweet tooth just right! Try mixing it with vanilla yogurt or pudding! SO GOOD!!
Yasso is a brand that makes Greek yogurt styled ice cream. I know it might sound like it won’t taste that great, but I honestly don’t notice the difference & every one of my friends who have tried them agree! They have so many flavors and I have yet to try one I don’t like!
However, in the name of being honest, I struggle with self-control when it comes to sweets. I can easily eat an entire pint of Yasso (or any ice cream really), and so these bars are perfect for me. They are portioned at around 100 calories each and the amount is PERFECT to fill you up and satisfy your cravings! I cannot recommend them enough!!
As I mentioned with the Yasso Bars, I struggle with self control on sweets. Halo Top is another example of how I can easily eat an entire pint. Since they are very low in calories, eating an entire pint is not a big deal, but I notice I gain weight when I eat an entire pint of Halo Top that has dairy in it and I maintain my weight when I eat an entire pint that is dairy free. I love almond and coconut milk, so I enjoy the dairy free taste.
Nothing can beat fruit! I love going to my grandma’s house and having either strawberries mixed with Splenda or topped with her homemade whipped cream…or both!
Sometimes I melt dark chocolate and dip various fruits in it!
I read that models freeze their grapes to help with their sweet tooth. I thought it was ridiculous at first (because why would freezing a grape make it better??), but I tried it and I’m never going back! It’s amazing y’all. 10/10 recommend.
I’ve always found salads to be tasty, and maybe I’m biased but salads in France are the best because of their dressing! I made this salad often when I was aiming for my first goal and I modeled it after the salads my host family would make. It’s simple and tasty!
I would mix all of these in a bowl, put the lid on, shake, and enjoy!
Currently, I like house salads with Balsamic dressing and Cesar salads with grilled chicken or crab cake (don’t knock it till you try it!). I also like the ready to eat salad mixes you can get at grocery stores, they taste great and are as easy to put together as Lean Cuisines are!
Never underestimate the taste, convenience, and pricing of Lean Cuisine! These things really help me whenever I’m starving but don’t have time to make dinner.
I ate their comfort meals often on my half-cheat days when I was aiming for my first goal, and their pizza is so darn good!! Here are some of my favorites:
Before my health journey, my stuffed peppers were always a party favorite! I modified the recipe slightly and limited my portion size when I started this journey, but these were a huge help when I was striving to hit my first goal!
I think this recipe tastes still tastes good if the taco mix is taken out and the salsa stays or if the salsa is taken out and the taco mix stays. There are several ways to make this healthier/less calories, but this is what I followed when I was aiming for my 1st goal.
Always a go to for dinner now and when I was trying to hit my second goal! I prefer my stir fry with either shrimp or plain veggies, but feel free to customize it how you like it!
This one is simple! I just take some frozen veggies & popcorn shrimp, put them on a skillet, and stir them around every few minutes. When I notice they are hot and sizzling, I pour a few drops (maybe one 1/2 teaspoons) of low sodium soy sauce on them and stir them around for another minute. Super simple, super quick, super good!
Again, I just love breakfast for dinner! When I came back from France, I started making a normal ham & cheese omelet, and it eventually molded into this and I LOVE it! It tastes SO SO SO good!!!
I use frozen veggie mixes for this because it’s faster, cheaper, and less wasteful; however, you can definitely use veggies straight from the garden if you wish :). You can also use regular cheese, but I really like the way the vegan cheese tastes on this!
I LOVE having breakfast for dinner and this is an all time favorite for me. Truthfully, I’m not a big fan of cauliflower, but flattening (or burning…which ever works) the tots from Green Giant on a skillet makes the cauliflower taste go away and this meal so so good!
I like my scrambled eggs really simple–scrambled in a skillet. That’s literally all I do! I spray Pam, I mix my egg(s) in a bowl, pour the mix on the skillet, and stir it up until they’re ready. Then, I heat up 4 or 5 tots in the microwave and put them on the skillet. I like hash browns to be very toasty or nearly burnt, so I flatten each tot on the skillet and flip them until they’re a deep gold color. You can add salt or ketchup if you wish, but I normally leave them as is and enjoy it a lot!
You can find Green Giant’s cauliflower tots in any grocery store. I also like to break the hash browns into pieces and mix them in with the egg!
UMM!! My host family from Annecy would occasionally make a tomato & mozzarella side platter for dinner and I loved it! When I got back, this meal was always a favorite when I was striving for my first goal!
This one is super simple! Cut the tomato and slice the mozzarella and layer slices of tomato and mozzarella (I liked 3 of each)! I liked having this meal with toast & my mom’s homemade guac and an egg for some good protein 🙂 However, you should add what you want! Tomato and Mozzarella is really good with balsamic and basil on top!
If you know me, you know I’m addicted to a restaurant in Tuscaloosa called Frutta Bowls. Frutta Bowls makes the BEST açaí bowls and I think I’ve finally found a recipe that is close to Frutta Bowls perfection!
If you cannot find frozen açaí puree in your local grocery store, try finding/ordering açaí powder and following the instructions on the label to make your own açaí bowl! Also, customize the toppings of your own bowl! And let me know what you like on yours! 🙂
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