Written By Sam Henselijn
Anyone out there with a sweet tooth looking for healthy sweet snack ideas? We’ve got good news for you. You don’t need to to deny your cravings for sweets to live a healthy lifestyle. Not every sweet treat has to be bad for you! Start getting your fix of healthy delights from wholesome foods like fruits, nuts, and dark chocolate.
There’s no need to feel guilty about indulging in a sweet treat every once in a while. In fact, it’s all part of a balanced lifestyle. But when it comes to your overall health, it’s definitely important to ensure that the majority of your treats are coming from nutrient-rich sources. Filling up on sugary, over processed snacks can lead to weight gain, cavities, and an increased risk of diabetes and other health issues. On the other hand, consciously choosing snacks that are high in healthy fats, fiber, and protein, can help improve your health.
So, without further ado, here are some of our favorite sweet snacks that’ll satisfy your sweet tooth:
Sugar Free Dark Chocolate Almonds
Our sugar free dark chocolate almonds are a match made in food
heaven. Almonds are an excellent source of protein, healthy fats, fiber, and vitamin E. They can also reduce hunger and promote weight loss. Combined with nutritious – and delicious – dark chocolate, it’s a win-win! Chocolate with a higher percentage of cacao has several proven benefits, and it’s loaded with nutrients that can positively affect your health.
Banana Chips
Our Sweetened Banana Chips deliver a satisfying crunchy bite with just the right amount of sweetness. Made with minimal ingredients to let the bright fruit flavor shine! Enjoy them on their own or dipped into your favorite nut butter for a nutritious and delicious snack that will keep you satiated for hours. Perfect for kids and grown-ups alike.
Dates with peanut butter and chocolate To Curb Your Sweet Tooth
Dates are the perfect healthy dessert: they’re one of the most
naturally sweet fruits in the world. They are packed with loads of nutrients, making them an excellent snack for any sweet tooth out there. To make this simple recipe, remove the pit from your medjool dates, then spoon 1 teaspoon of either almond or peanut butter inside. If you wish, add some dark chocolate chips on top and a sprinkling of sea salt. Ps: take this to the next level by grinding whole roasted almonds and making your own nut butter!
Fruity Goodness Mix
Bursting with bright juicy fruit flavor, our Fruity Goodness mix consists of plump golden raisins, seedless raisins, sweet diced apples, papaya chunks, and dried whole strawberries. It’s the perfect easy snack to boost energy levels through the day. Enjoy as is or add to yogurt bowls, oatmeal, and homemade desserts! This lovely sweet combination is also packed with antioxidants, micronutrients and fiber, so you can feel good about what’s going into your body.
Make Your Own Snack Mix
There are endless benefits to making your own snack mix: it’s fun to make, incredibly easy, and gives you total control of the ingredients… Plus, homemade means you get to customize the mix exactly to your taste. Try mixing some nuts like cashews or pecans, freshly popped popcorn, and a handful of dark chocolate chips. Yum!
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