What about Monday? That could be our one day we look at things the same way, and wear funny shoes.”
― Kevin Dalton
Is it Monday morning already? Wow, the weekend came and went in a flash. While I love the weekends, my favorite day of the week these days is Monday. This is when all the hurry scurry of the weekend is past, and the business of day to day begins to settle in once more. The silence and serenity that comes with Monday is a special treat worth waiting for.
Monday Morning Review: 10 Healthy Treats to Calm the Cravings
Sometimes I have a strong undeterrable craving for something sweet. No salad, bacon or pork chop will do! At this moment if I am ill prepared, a dive into the chocolate chips bag or an ice cream run is usually my answer. This is not the best solution when I am trying to eat whole, healthy foods, to say nothing of the sugar rush and mood swings that come along with it. So I set out this past week to find a few alternatives. Here are my favorite finds… 10 healthy treats to help calm the cravings.
Gluten Free Vegan Sunflower Buttercup Brownies: A Dish of Daily Life
Coconut Milk Fudgesicles: The Creekside Cook
Super Orange Smoothie: Calm. Healthy. Sexy.
No Bake Chocolate Oat Cookies: Fearless Dining
Gluten Free Flourless German Chocolate Cake Cookie: Pure Grace Farms
Mixed Berry and Yogurt Popsicles: The Kolb Corner
No Bake Paleo Almond Joy Bites: Pure Grace Farms
Gluten-Free Blueberry Peach Crisp: Reviews, Chews & How-To’s
Nut-Free Blueberry Granola Bars: Annies Noms
Gluten Free Carrot Cake: Pure Grace Farms
I hope these 10 Healthy Treats to Calm the Cravings serve you well and your week ahead is wonderful.
Blessings,
Shari
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I’m always looking for healthy snacks. Pinned to the Creative K Kids Tasty Tuesday board. Thanks for linking up.
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Thanks Dina, always a pleasure.
Blessings,
Shari
Thank you so much, Shari, for including my smoothie recipe in this tremendous roundup! Wow, I want to try all of these treats! Like you, I sometimes get a craving for something sweet that will not be satisfied by anything but something sweet! Pinning and sharing.
Gaye
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Thank you Gaye. It’s always nice to have something healthy around. Your smoothie looks so fresh and delicious. I appreciate you stopping by.
Blessings,
Shari
Hi Shari! This is a great list of snacks to try. I’m going to have a hard time figuring out which one to start with. These are snacks my whole family will love. I’m sharing this on my 10PM FB snack time post. We can help lots of folks with their cravings.
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It is so nice to have a healthy snack or two around when those cravings attack. I have spent way too many moments eating dark chocolate baking squares then I care to admit! ;0 Thank you for stopping by for a visit. I appreciate the share.
Blessings,
Shari
I don’t even want to talk about how badly I need a list like this. We recently began our new school year and the pace around here ramped up a lot. When life gets fast, that’s when its most tempting – and easiest – to grab something comforting, but not always so healthy. I could really dig into those buttercup brownies or fudgesicles, and those German chocolate cookies…and not feel so badly about it.
So glad you shared this! I’ve shared it too.
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School already? I can’t believe it is that time again! Having a healthy snack around is a must for me since I am more of an emotional eater. It is too easy to grab whatever is handy if I am not prepared. Thank you for stopping by and taking a moment to share. I greatly appreciate it.
Blessings,
Shari
Shari,
I love all the delicious treats in your Round Up. I have been drooling over these German Chocolate Cookies for a long time now. I truly need to try them. They look amazing!
sharing!
Blessings,
Diane Roark
Thanks Diane. I am a ice cream junkie, so healthy popsicles really come in handy when the cravings come. Thanks for stopping in for a visit.
Blessings,
Shari
Thanks so much for sharing the Sunflower Buttercup Brownies…my daughter just asked me yesterday when I was going to make them again! Pinning and stumbling this post…lots of great recipe ideas here!
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Thanks Michelle. We are going to be taking a road trip soon for a family reunion and I thought these would be perfect to take along with us. I prefer to bring my own snack foods that are healthy instead of stopping along the way. Thank you for sharing the recipe and for stopping by.
Blessings,
Shari
Wow! Thank you so much for featuring my Mixed Berry and Yogurt Popsicles! I am honored!
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Love them! It is I who should be thanking you for the great recipe and treat!
Blessings,
Shari
Wow, so many wonderful and delicious treats here in one place. So thank you so much for sharing Nd so need to try a couple of these hopefully soon 😉
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Thanks Janine. It is good for me to have a few healthy treats around for when those cravings can’t be squelched. Thanks for stopping by.
Blessings,
Shari