My personal trick to satisfy my sweet tooth is to only have 1 - 2
squares of dark chocolate after dinner instead of a normal full dessert that most people choose.
Other healthy options include low - fat cubes of cheese, low - fat string cheese with whole - grain crackers, a variety of berries, low - fat yogurt with granola sprinkled on top, or a couple
of squares of dark chocolate made with 70 percent cacao.
toppings 1/4 cup dried coconut ribbons 1/4 cup macadamia nuts chopped a few squares of dark chocolate chopped
You only get about 2 grams of sugar in 1 - 2
squares of dark chocolate as opposed to 40 - 80 grams of age - accelerating sugar in a typical cake, ice cream, or brownie type of dessert.
If I'm really wanting a chocolate fix (those are usually reserved for after dinner), I'll do a couple of
small squares of dark chocolate, minimum 70 % as the higher the percentage the higher in nutrition and lower in sugar the chocolate is.
But as we look at those listed below, it may not be far - fetched to imagine a doctor prescribing, «Eat two
squares of dark chocolate per day and see me in three weeks.»
Many of us have read all about the purported health benefits of eating a
few squares of dark chocolate after dinner every day, but how much truth is there in these claims?
I also broke up
a square of dark chocolate for a little treat.
but I always add
a square of dark chocolate when making chilli and it makes a huge difference, so I can see how in principle it should work really well...
2 eggs 1/4 cup of unflavored or vanilla whey 1/4 cup of almond milk (or any other milk) 1 - 2 tsps of cinnamon 4 slices of your bread of choice (I used gluten - free bread) 2
squares of dark chocolate 1/2 banana
While the marshmallows cook, place
a square of dark chocolate on the bottom of each cracker.
Remove the marshmallows and place each on
the squares of dark chocolate.
Most nights I've been enjoying
a square of dark chocolate or a chocolate covered cherry from Trader Joe's.
I have a demanding sweet tooth that isn't easily satisfied with fruit or one
square of dark chocolate.
I was worried too that once I had just a bite the sugar cravings would come back but they didn't!!!! The only other things I've had is a few
squares of dark chocolate and a couple of cookies (Coconut Delight Cookies)... again I was worried about the cookies as they will usually spiral me out of control (meaning I will eat the whole batch!)
Along with a few
squares of dark chocolate I made some almond milk hot chocolate with cocoa powder, honey, and cinnamon.
Sometimes that's just a few
squares of dark chocolate, but when something a bit fancier is in order, enter this vegan flourless chocolate cake.
I might try these with
a square of dark chocolate as a centerpiece.
Dried fruits and
a square of dark chocolate will help you avoid the vending machine later.
Serve with extra seeds and yogurt, and
a square of dark chocolate.
My pot of chili usually consists of lots of veggies, dried chiles, a couple different types of beans and sometimes even beer and / or a few
squares of dark chocolate.
Whilst your cookies are cooling, melt
your square of dark chocolate.
But usually, that's my quality time with a cup of coffee,
a square of dark chocolate, and my sewing machine
Yes, even something as simple as
a square of dark chocolate or a homemade cookie can be all the kids need to feel that they are getting the same «fun food» as they believe they'd be getting with the Lunchable.
So when I say dessert, I mean like some apple slices, or a spoonful of almond butter (this weirdly satisfies my sweet tooth despite being salty), or
a square of dark chocolate or a few chocolate covered almonds or (these days) a mini macaron from Trader Joes.
In fact, some doctors are recommending their patients eat
a square of dark chocolate every day to lower blood pressure and is an excellent source of antioxidants which are known to reduce cancer risk.
Or, try this easy snack recipe for a sweet fix with bonus protein and fewer carbs: Chop up a few
squares of dark chocolate and mix with a few tablespoons of almond flour and a dash of cinnamon into plain, organic, grass - fed Greek yogurt.
These gut bugs send chemical messages to the brain that sway our appetite and mood — perhaps making us feel anxious until we gobble
a square of dark chocolate or a T - bone steak.
Try
a square of dark chocolate or one drop of fennel essential oil on your tongue or in your tea.