Sweet Treats To Help Overcome Addiction!

Two of the hardest addictions I gave up when I decided to live the Nutritarian lifestyle were Diet Coke and bubble gum! I have only been drinking Diet Coke for the past few years, so when I FINALLY decided to kick the habit, it wasn't that difficult (I had "quit" several times before, but for the wrong reasons, now I am finally ready to put my health first).  It has been extremely hard to give up bubble gum! I have been a major bubble gum chewer since I was a child. I can go through about 10-20 pieces a day.  When I was young  I would ride my bike several miles just to get 25 cents worth of double bubble.  This has been a 30+ year addiction!

"The science on food addiction has now established that highly palatable foods (low-nutrient, high-calorie, intensely sweet, salty, and/or fatty foods - those that make up the majority of the Standard American Diet) produces the exact biochemical effects in the brain that are characteristic of substance abuse." - Dr. Fuhrman

 

 

Here are a few of my favorite treats that are
"Eat to Live" approved!
 

 

Medjool Dates with fresh almond butter! This is absolutely one of the most amazing "desserts" I have ever had! I love it! Easy, quick and delicious!

 

I tried this the other day because I was craving something sweet... I made some Quinoa and then used my Nutribullet to blend up some dates and almond milk and poured it over the top. Craving satisfied!

 

Chocolate Smoothie!

My favorite breakfast or anytime treat!

 

Frozen Bananas (This is the key ingredient)

1/2 C Almond Milk

1/2 C Water

1 Tbsp Chia Seeds

1 Tbsp Flaxseed

1 Teas Cocoa Powder

1-2 dates (pitted of course)

1/4 Teas Cinnamon (optional)

 

I don't really measure any of this, I just throw it all in my Nutribullet and blend it together.  You can just make "icecream" with the frozen bananas, almond milk and cocoa.

Enjoy!