When it’s late, cold, or when we’re worried about something, the urge to eat chocolates, desserts, and sweets can suddenly attack you. What can you do about it? Find out the best healthy recipes to satisfy your sweet tooth here.

Healthy recipes for the sweet tooth

Some of these recipes are healthier than others. But the good news is that they will give you enough dose of natural sweetness to not want to keep rummaging in the fridge or cupboard for something that has a high sugar content.

Chocolate strawberries

There are certain types of dark chocolate that you can melt and make a delicious fondue from. In addition to strawberries , you can choose to use fruits like apples  or whatever you prefer. You can leave them in the freezer to make some kind of ice cream. If you want bananas, they are a great source of B and C vitamins, fiber, and potassium. The best part is that this will satisfy your sweet tooth or craving for sweet things. 

Yogurt and muesli

Mix a cup of skim milk, natural Greek or vanilla yogurt with a few teaspoons of muesli or crumbled cakes. Other interesting options are dried fruits (almonds, walnuts, etc.) or small pieces of fresh fruit.

Fruit

There is nothing better than a good portion of fresh fruit to combat the urge for sweetness. Make a salad with everything you find in your fridge, including orange juice. Do not use too much sugar to sweeten it, or even better, choose something healthier like stevia.  

Dark chocolate

This is the only  chocolate that is “allowed” to fight the craving for sweets in a natural way. The percentage of cocoa should be as high as possible (70-99%). There should be no milk or sugar in it. Also eat it in moderation, to reduce cortisol, the stress hormone. It also helps you concentrate when you study.

Chocolate is also rich in tryptophan, an amino acid that helps you achieve stability in your nervous system and control anxiety.

Smoothies

Smoothies  are the perfect recipe to get rid of hunger, regain energy after exercise, and also to get rid of the craving for sweets. There are thousands of different recipes for mixing all sorts of ingredients. Those with fruit are recommended more than those that contain milk or cream if you want healthy choices.

Frozen juice

There is nothing better than good freshly squeezed fruit juice, quite naturally, to get rid of the craving for sweet things. And it’s very easy. Squeeze the juice from an orange, grapefruit or something similar. Add ice and mix it in the blender. You can add a pinch of sugar. Another option is to put pieces of peach or cranberry directly in the blender, not forgetting the ice cream. This will make it more creamy.

Mocha

Even if you are not used to drinking coffee at night, a small cup will not hurt (do not drink it every day). You will also receive a dose of caffeine  and dark chocolate, which will help you reduce the urge to eat something sweet. Choose another alternative to refined sugar like brown sugar or cane sugar to sweeten it.

Natural ice sticks

They are easy to make and delicious. Ice not only belongs in the summer, but is just as enriching in the winter. Use honey to sweeten it. Prepare a fruit juice or smoothie (as previously explained) and  put it in the freezer for two or three hours.

Frozen yogurt

Add some toppings to the type of yogurt you like, such as chopped nuts, chopped fruit, etc. and put it in the freezer. There is nothing richer or healthier to get rid of the craving for sweets.

Baked apple

It’s really easy to make and perfect for winter evenings. You can also make it with pears. Place it on a baking sheet with a little water and put it in the oven. You can hollow out the fruit and make a syrup with powdered sugar and water

Budding

Homemade vanilla pudding is one of the best recipes to enjoy in the afternoon, but also when the urge to eat something sweet strikes. It is healthy if you make it with a little bit of sugar  or sweeten it with honey or dates. And if you want a special taste, you can melt a little bit of dark chocolate.

Muesli bars

They are nutritious and give you a large amount of vitamins, they are great for gaining energy after, for example, exercise. Because they are made with nuts, grains and fruit, they should never be missing in your pantry. You can also make them yourself by mixing the ingredients and pouring honey over it  as if it were muesli.

Fruit and cottage cheese

This is a delicious opportunity to satisfy the sweet tooth and will also fill you up with protein. If the fruit is not enough,  you can add a tablespoon of honey or a teaspoon of powdered cocoa

Cinnamon bread

Toast with  cinnamon is sweet and healthy. Cut a few pieces of wheat bread and cover it with a tablespoon of low-fat butter and sprinkle it with cinnamon. 

Sweet jam and cheese

This is a more than healthy alternative because in addition to being bittersweet and a mixture that stands in contrast, you can enjoy the benefits of both ingredients. And it’s more than easy to make. Just cut them into slices and eat them individually at a time.

Student oats

You can buy it in health food stores or make it yourself. Hazelnuts, walnuts, pistachios, almonds, dates, raisins. Put all this in a cup and enjoy it. Do not eat too much because it has a few calories, but the good news is that it satisfies hunger and you satisfy your sweet tooth.

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Now you know what you can do to satisfy your sweet tooth with healthy and delicious snacks.