Let’s talk snacks!
I am a firm believer in snacks! Snacking can get a bad rep but if you are choosing healthy options, snacking can be a crucial part in a healthy lifestyle!
peanut butter
Puppy Chow
Puppy Chow is my absolute favorite holiday sweet treat! The crunchy, chocolate, peanut buttery goodness I crave! Have you ever had it? It’s the perfect party snack. I like to upgrade the ingredients to make it as “healthy” as possible! 😉
Puppy Chow Recipe Notes:
- The darker the chocolate you use, the less sugar it will have. I like these.
- Be sure to use natural peanut butter. ingredients should only contain peanuts and maybe some salt.
- This freezes great so keep it in the freezer and pull out when desired.
- Look for an organic powdered sugar that uses tapioca starch instead of cornstarch and is made with real cane sugar.
- This recipe is gluten free. To make it dairy free, use coconut oil instead of butter.
- Choose organic when possible.
For more healthy recipes, visit the RECIPES page.
Nut Butter Stuffed Dates
Nut Butter Stuffed Dates: a healthy treat for your sweet tooth!
Inspired by Restoring Radiance for these nut butter stuffed dates, they were a hit!! First of all, I’m a sucker for anything peanut butter & chocolate (anyone else?!) and while these originally called for almond butter, I switched it out for my favorite peanut butter instead! SO GOOD!
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies {Gluten Free}
I finally found a gluten free peanut butter chocolate chip cookie that I really really like! Yay! Sometimes a girl just needs a COOKIE. Know what I mean?
Healthier Peanut Butter Cups
Wow! Did I stumble on an amazing treat or what?! Back in my junk eating days before I knew how much it contributed to my health problems, Reese’s were a FAVORITE! I mean the combination of peanut butter and chocolate? YUM!
Chewy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
Soft, chewy, peanut butter oatmeal cookies…need I say more?
Not only do they taste amazing but they are gluten free and have ground flax seed in them which boosts the fiber content! And for those with digestive concerns, these are a perfect treat! ( I might have had 2 for breakfast the next day)
Remember to check the ingredient list on your peanut butter. It should only contain peanuts and maybe some salt! You can also use a different kind of nut butter if you prefer.