Who doesn’t start their New Year pledging to begin a healthier lifestyle? I find that this year will be no different. However, if you are anything like me and need to satisfy your sweet tooth, here are some healthy winter oriented treats to start your new year out right:
New Year New Me Acai Bowls:
Although Acai Bowls are often considered a treat to cool off- the option of making a hot bowl is always there. The bowls are a variation of a smoothie, blended with acai berries that have been titled to be one of the key superfoods of the 21st century. Yet, one of the downsides of having shops popping up everywhere selling these treats is the price, often ranging from $7-13. You can make this bowl easily at home with these ingredients:
Two 4-ounce packets unsweetened frozen acai puree
1 medium banana sliced up
1/2 cup blueberries/ or frozen berries
1 tablespoon honey
3 tablespoons granola
1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes
*A hot bowl alternative would be to mix hot oatmeal with the acai puree rather than the frozen berries
[http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/acai-breakfast-…
Cinnamon Toast Crunch:
No, not the cereal- however just toasting a slice of whole grain bread adding 1/2 teaspoon of butter, 1/4 brown sugar, and a lot of cinnamon tastes heavenly. Also not to mention simple and easy. You can also alternate and use raisin bread.
Baked Apples:
Bake Apple with stuffed oats and honey drizzle
Hot Chocolate Alternative:
Almond milk along with a drizzle of dark chocolate syrup makes a slight less sweet hot chocolate, however still yummy!
Pretzels with Chocolate:
Pretzels dipped in PB rolled in chocolate syrup and almonds
Enjoy and stay dry!