This post contains recipes for sugar alternatives that I have found and use or 'tweaked' to fit my lifestyle.
In my last post, I wrote about sugar and how it effects our diet and health. I am going to give a couple of recipes that you can use to help curb your 'sweet tooth'. Feel free to 'tweak' the recipes according to your liking. The goal here is to use healthier alternatives to sugar so that you can live healthier and lose weight.
30 gr. whey protein powder 2 packets stevia/truvia (about 4 t.)
1 T. 100% cocoa powder 1 T. pumpkin or applesauce (unsweetened)
1/4 t. baking powder 1 egg white
In microwavable mug, place protein powder, cocoa, baking powder, and sweetener. Mix well. Stir in egg white and pumpkin or applesauce (batter will be thick). Microwave for 60 seconds. Use a knife to gently loosen from mug. Place mug upside down on a plate and let cake slide out. Cut in half & fill with desired topping (optional-natural peanut butter, greek yogurt)
Chocolate Banana Pancakes (recipe from Oxygen magazine)
1/8 c. lowfat cottage cheese 1/4 c. egg whites
1 & 1/2 scoops chocolate protein powder 1 banana sliced
syrup or dark chocolate chips (optional)
Blend cottage cheese, protein powder, and egg whites in blender or by hand. Add to heated pan w/nonstick cooking spray. Add chocolate chips (if using). Heat on both sides, about 2 minutes. Add sliced banana and syrup.
Banana Bread
1 c. brown rice flour 1/2 t. baking soda 2 ripe bananas
1/2 c oat bran 1/4 t. baking powder 1/2 c. truvia or brown sugar
1/4 t. salt 1 T. cinnamon 1/2 c unsweetened applesauce
2 eggs, lightly beatened
Preheat oven to 350 degrees & spray loaf pan w/nonstick cooking spray. In a bowl, combine flour, oat bran, salt, baking powder, baking soda, & cinnamon. Set aside. In a mixer bowl combine sugar & applesauce and beat on low speed until blended & mostly dissolved. Add in eggs and mix until combined. Add bananas & mix until combined. While mixer is running, add flour mixture slowly until all is just combined. Pour into loaf pan & bake for 40-50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes our clean. Let cool 10 minutes before slicing. You can add nuts to this for an added variation.
For a quick snack that I use to help with a sugar craving, take 1/2 c. of pure pumpkin, add cinnamon, and truvia to taste.
There you have it. I hope you find these recipes to be a help in satisfying your 'sweet tooth'.
