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Old January 26th, 2010, 01:03 AM posted to alt.support.diet
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Ideas for Healthy Lower Calorie, Lower Sugar Desserts

My Delicious and healthy recipe for reduced-sugar, nutrient-dense,
peanut-butter chocolate fudge (takes less than 5 minutes to make).

by Mike Geary, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Personal
Trainer

Today, I have one of my never before released delicous Lean-Body
desserts or snacks that always helps to satisfy my sweet tooth while
at the same time getting TONS of quality nutrition.

It's my own special version of a healthy peanut-butter-fudge! If you
don't like nuts or peanut butter, you can simply leave out those
ingredients and make a chocolate-only version. Pay attention, because
there are specific ingredients that make this a LOT healthier for you
than typical fudge.

I will say that this dessert / snack is not low-calorie per se, but it
is loaded with quality healthy fats, some protein, LOTS of
antioxidants, and is relatively low in sugar (compared with typical
fudge or other desserts), while also containing a decent dose of
fiber.

Overall, it's a great snack or dessert that helps curb your appetite,
fuel your muscles, loads you up on protective antioxidants, and quells
that sweet tooth that often makes you overeat on refined sweets.

Geary's Lean-Body Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe:

•3/4 cup organic coconut milk (NOT the watered down "light" version
which just replaces some of the healthy coconut fat with water...use
the real full-fat version)
•1 bar (3-5 oz. bar works well) of quality extra dark chocolate (look
for at least 70-75% cocoa content on the label to minimize sugar
content)
•4-5 tablespoons of peanut butter or your favorite nut butter (almond
butter, cashew butter, macadamia butter, etc)
•3/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
•1/2 cup whole raw almonds or other nuts (optional)
•2 Tbsp raw wheat germ
•2 Tbsp rice bran (usually only available at health food stores)
•2 Tbsp whole oats or oat bran
•1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
•A little stevia powder to sweeten
Note on coconut milk: don't be afraid of the fats in this... coconut
fat is mostly medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) that are more readily
used for energy and also contain a special fat called Lauric Acid,
which is extremely healthy and supports the immune system.

Start by adding the coconut milk (cans of organic coconut milk are
available at most health food stores and possibly even your grocery
store) and vanilla extract to a small saucepan on VERY low heat. Break
up the extra dark chocolate bar into chunks and add into pot. Add the
nut butter and the stevia, and continuously stir until it all melts
together into a smooth mixture.

Then add the raisins, almonds, wheat germ, oat bran, and rice bran and
stir until fully blended. Spoon/pour the fudge mixture onto some waxed
paper in a dish and place in the fridge until it cools and solidifies
together. Place in a closed container or cover with foil in fridge to
prevent it from drying out.

Enjoy small squares of this delicious healthy fudge for dessert and
for small snacks throughout the day. This is about as good as it gets
for a healthy yet delicious treat!

Even though this is a healthier dessert idea that's lower in sugar and
higher in nutrition than most sweet treats, keep in mind that it is
still calorie dense, so keep your portions reasonable.

btw, feel free to email the link for this page with the special
healthy fudge recipe to any friends and family that you think might
enjoy it.

FYI - you can also get healthy organic snack bars for quick bites on
the road or at the office (and they have chocolate peanut butter
flavor too!) at my good friends site at Prograde:

Healthy organic snack bars (peanut butter, almond butter, or
spirulina)

Enjoy!

http://tinyurl.com/y8qko96
 




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