Recipes for Your Sweet Tooth
Hi, I’m Tijana, and I have a sweet tooth. I always have, as far as I can remember. My mom is a chef and a baker, so I grew up sampling the best of the best. I have been working for years to manage my sweet tooth in an effective way. So I’ve adopted a few go-to delicious recipes that are yummy while keeping the sugar in check. They are so good in fact that I can fool my husband. ;-)
Since I’ve started doing my DoTerra MetaPWR System, I’ve found that I’m not craving a whole lot of sugar to begin with. But I love a good treat that is also nutritious and satisfies my taste buds, too. So let me introduce you to a couple of my favorites: raw chocolate pudding and vanilla chia pudding.
Raw Chocolate Pudding
This raw chocolate pudding became my instant favorite the second I tried it! You can also easily make it your favorite by adding spices and garnishes to fit your liking. It is very simple and easy! So make it for the family and I promise the kids will love it just as much!
Ingredients:
1 avocado, ripe and cleaned
1 banana, ripe and peeled
3-4 tablespoons of cocoa powder(*)
2 tablespoons of Grade B pure maple syrup or another sweetener
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Spices to preference (cinnamon, orange zest/juice, cayenne pepper, etc.)
1/2 cup of water (or a nut milk) or more for desired consistency
Fruit and nuts for garnish
Directions:
Blend all ingredients in blender until creamy. Make sure to scrape everything from the sides to incorporate fully. Add more water/milk as needed for desired consistency. Taste for sweetness and flavor and make adjustments accordingly. Chill it in the refrigerator for a couple of hours before serving and garnish with fruit and nuts of choice. It can be eaten at room temperature. If there are any leftovers, keep it in the fridge for a couple of days, but I doubt you will have to!
Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding
Chia seeds are a great superfood; high in protein, fiber and omega-3 fatty acids. They can easily be added to smoothies, homemade granola, sprinkled over hot or cold cereal, baked into crackers, and added to salads. And now you can add it into a simple and easy dessert.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup of whole raw chia seeds
2 1/4 cups of coconut cream or milk or any other variety of milk you enjoy
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
A pinch of salt
2 tablespoons of Grade B pure maple syrup or another sweetener
Spices for additional flavor (cinnamon/cacao/lemon zest)
Fruit and nuts for garnish
Directions:
In a small bowl or jar, combine the chia seeds, milk of choice, vanilla, salt, and spices; stir and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. After the first 30 minutes, stir it again to make sure there are no clumps. Once you’re ready to eat, stir in the honey and top with your favorite fruit and nuts.
Although, you can eat it even after an hour, it is even better if you let it sit overnight in the refrigerator.
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