Snacks. This is something that throws many of the women I work with off balance
Their thought sequence goes something like this…..
I need something sweet
What can I have instead?
I shouldn’t be snacking – I won’t have anything
I will just have half of something
I shouldn’t have gone back for more
Now I feel really bad – why did I do that?
And though we work on shifting mindset around lifting restriction on forbidden foods to help reduce their ‘power’, there is usually much more to be addressed
But what if you could make a quick sweet, tasty snack that gratifies that urge whist simultaneously helped to keep your sugar cravings at bay?
Well, I have the very thing for you. These chocolate chia bites are packed with protein, natural fats and fibre and will help to regulate your blood sugar and keep you satiated. Here’s the recipe:
Chocolate Chia Bites
Ingredients
· 1 cup ground almond
· 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup ( this can be adjusted for sweetness)
· 1 cup desiccated coconut
· ½ cup melted coconut oil
· ¼ cup chia seeds
· 2 teaspoons vanilla essence
· 2 tablespoons cacau powder
Method
1. In a food processor, combine coconut oil, ground almonds, coconut, maple syrup, chia seeds cacao and vanilla essence
2. Line a small tray and press down the mixture so it is flat and compact
3. Put in the freezer for 10 minutes to allow it to set
4. Then remove from the tin and slice into squares
5. This can be stored in a container in the fridge or freezer
If you are feeling particularly decadent, you could drizzle some melted dark chocolate over the top before cutting into pieces
I would love to hear what you think of this recipe- just hit reply and let me know!
If you are someone constantly battles with what you think you ‘should’ be eating, finds yourself on a diet rollercoaster or perhaps struggles with emotional eating or bingeing, there is a way to free your body and mind from the endless misery it brings.
Introducing foods that will support your physiology is just one piece of puzzle alongside building a healthy mindset, eating psychology and appetite and satiety reconnection to name a few.
I have worked with hundreds of clients who have found themselves fighting this daily battle and I’m working on an exciting new short foundation programme to help you transition to a calm, balanced and joyous approach to eating
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