Checking in on day 4 of your Sugar Detox!
How are you feeling? Are you keeping track of everything on your worksheet?
By now you should start seeing some positive payoffs – and starting to feel more “even” with your moods and energy. It’s pretty shocking to feel the difference, isn’t it?
I have a very simple recipe for you today that is perfect for when you want a sweet treat.
Heads up! I am sharing this with you for two reasons.
FIRST: it’s super delicious and healthy. And that’s reason enough on its own. But ...
SECOND: it can take a while for your tastebuds to adjust to a lower sugar level. Some studies show it can take a month, depending on how much added sugar or artificial sweetener you normally consumed before you started the Sugar Detox.
BUT … it’s recipes like this – which contain only natural sugars – that can help you bridge the gap!
Eventually, you’ll find that those added-sugar treats that you used to love actually taste TOO SWEET … and you will wonder how you ever ate them in the first place!
In the meantime, I recommend always having healthy no-added-sugar snacks on-hand, because they will keep you on-track.
This chia pudding is a make-ahead recipe that lasts 4 days in the refrigerator, so you can feel free to double it. It has the benefit of containing plenty of fiber and healthy fats, which can help keep your blood sugar stable.
Banana PB Chia Pudding
(2 servings)
(2 servings)
2 bananas, sliced
1 cup (250 ml) unsweetened oat or almond milk (unsweetened)
¼ cup (40 g) chia seeds
½ cup (140 g) plain Greek yogurt (optional)
Dash vanilla extract
2 tbsp all-natural peanut butter
In a bowl, stir together the banana, your choice of milk, chia seeds, yogurt and vanilla.
Divide equally into 2 containers (such as mason jars). Refrigerate at least 4 hours, or as long as 4 days.
Before eating, stir 1 tbsp peanut butter into each serving.
Doesn’t that sound SO GOOD?
If you want to give this a little extra “staying” power or turn it into a whole meal (it makes for an awesome breakfast), try adding ½ to 1 scoop of chocolate protein powder.
Here’s something I want you to keep in mind over the next couple of days …
“Do something today that your future self will thank you for.” – Sean Patrick Flanery
You can do this!
I’m always here for you! If you’re ready to take the next step towards making permanent habits in 2020, I have options for you! Reach out to me and let me know so we can talk.
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