If you’ve ever struggled with intense cravings, emotional eating, or late-night snacking…
I have good news.
By eating just one
delicious food every night before bed, you can silence your hunger, feel totally satiated, and get a good night’s sleep…If you’ve ever struggled with intense cravings, emotional eating, or late-night snacking…
Dear ,
Cravings are your BEST body's WORST
enemy.
And even people with steely willpower have difficulty fending them off.
Of course, the first key in controlling cravings is to ensure you're eating nutrient-dense meals that are rich in healthy fats and protein and low in sugar and carbs.
But what about snacks to help bridge the gap from mealtime to mealtime?
Creating Healthy
Snacks That Nourish & Satisfy
While many people do better on a three-meal-a-day schedule, others (including those with low blood sugar issues, higher metabolism or greater calorie needs) do better
eating smaller, more frequent meals.
If you're one of those people, finding healthy snacks that fill you up (without adding too many calories) can be a challenge. ..
- Soaked and dehydrated or lightly roasted almonds are a good option, but many people find they gain weight eating whole nuts as
they are very easy to overeat.
- Roasted/leftover meats can be great choice, but are similar to lunch and dinner and a bit on the boring side.
- Smoothies made
with the right ingredients can provide a bevy of nutrients and protein, but liquid snacks are not as satiating as solid foods, often leaving you hungry again.
In my quest to find the perfect snack food - one that would fill me up, provide powerful nutrients including satiating fat and protein, while being a little bit "decadent" - I came up with this easy recipe.
Chocolate Chia Pudding Recipe
Serves: 2
Total Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. organic chia seeds
- ½ cup coconut milk (I made my coconut milk "light" naturally by combining 1/4 c water + 1/4 c full fat coconut milk)
- 1/4 c organic cocoa powder
- 1 scoop protein powder (whey protein, beef protein, egg protein)
- 1/2 avocado (optional)
- 1 tsp. organic vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 5-15 drops liquid stevia extract
(to taste)
Preparation
- Add all ingredients to a high powered blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Keep in a glass container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
245 calories, 15 g fat, 6 g saturated fat, 5 g monounsaturated fat, 2 g polyunsaturated fat, 16 g carbohydrate, 1 g sugar, 9 g fiber, 16 g protein
Excellent Source of:
Fiber, Magnesium, Potassium, Protein, Copper, Manganese
Good Source of: Iron, Vitamin K, Folate, Phosphorous
What's great about this recipe is it's also a wonderful way to sneak superfood avocado into your diet - even those totally averse to it won't detect a thing.
To Chocolatey Snacks That Slim!
Kelley Herring
Healing Gourmet
P.S. Do NOT reach for chips, ice cream, or popcorn when cravings hit. Reach for this decadent “bedtime tonic” instead.
