Stop me if I have shared this with you already ... I am a Cookie Monster! I have the biggest sweet tooth of literally everyone I know and I have to work (HARD!) to keep it in check. I definitely indulge every once in a while, throwing caution to the wind and digging into whatever sweet treat tempts me. The key phrase there is "every once in a while" ... as in NOT all the time.
If I indulged everyday or even every week, I would be getting nowhere; I would be sabotaging my own goals for a little instant satisfaction. That sweet tooth though, it is STRONG, so what's a girl to do?! Fortunately I have come up with or found some delicious sweet treat options that are not going to ruin my progress. Some of my favorites include:
I used to bake cookies every single week when I was in law school. Yep, you read that right, EVERY SINGLE WEEK. Eventually, I got known for it and people sought me out on "cookie day" and even submitted their requests! When I made the shift to a healthier lifestyle, my baking came to a screeching halt. Even now I don't bake much, however, I have still found a way to get my cookie fix every so often!! Below is one of my favorite "cookie" recipes.
Cookie Dough Energy Balls
*recipe adapted from Team Beachbody Blog
Total Time (No Bake): 15 min.
Yield: 13 servings, 1 ball each
Ingredients:
Directions:
1. Combine nut/seed butter, honey, almonds, Shakeology, and chocolate chips in a medium bowl; mix well.
2. Roll into thirteen balls, about 1-inch in diameter each.
3. For a firmer texture chill briefly or enjoy immediately.
Blends and no-bake protein cookies like these have been a lifesaver for me as I reduce my sugar intake and then do my best to maintain it long term. Do you have any sweet tooth satisfying health(ier) favorites to share?
If I indulged everyday or even every week, I would be getting nowhere; I would be sabotaging my own goals for a little instant satisfaction. That sweet tooth though, it is STRONG, so what's a girl to do?! Fortunately I have come up with or found some delicious sweet treat options that are not going to ruin my progress. Some of my favorites include:
- Fruit (by itself or with a little honey or nut butter)
- Greek yogurt with raw honey or pure maple syrup
- Halo Top Ice Cream (cookie dough, peanut butter and strawberry!)
- Various concoctions of energy bars/balls/bites (basically "healthy" cookies!)
I used to bake cookies every single week when I was in law school. Yep, you read that right, EVERY SINGLE WEEK. Eventually, I got known for it and people sought me out on "cookie day" and even submitted their requests! When I made the shift to a healthier lifestyle, my baking came to a screeching halt. Even now I don't bake much, however, I have still found a way to get my cookie fix every so often!! Below is one of my favorite "cookie" recipes.
Cookie Dough Energy Balls
*recipe adapted from Team Beachbody Blog
Total Time (No Bake): 15 min.
Yield: 13 servings, 1 ball each
Ingredients:
- ½ cup all-natural nut or seed butter
- ¼ cup raw honey (preferably local)
- ½ cup finely chopped raw almonds
- 2½ scoops Vegan Vanilla Shakeology (or vanilla protein of choice)
- 2 Tbsp. mini semi-sweet chocolate chips or cacao nibs
Directions:
1. Combine nut/seed butter, honey, almonds, Shakeology, and chocolate chips in a medium bowl; mix well.
2. Roll into thirteen balls, about 1-inch in diameter each.
3. For a firmer texture chill briefly or enjoy immediately.
Blends and no-bake protein cookies like these have been a lifesaver for me as I reduce my sugar intake and then do my best to maintain it long term. Do you have any sweet tooth satisfying health(ier) favorites to share?
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