For a sweet tooth, it’s almost impossible to avoid sweets. Sweets are addictive and once you develop a taste for them, it can be extremely difficult to reverse.
But, let’s face it: consuming large amounts of sugar impacts your health gravely.
Not only does it make you prone to diseases like diabetes but also affects your dental health.
According to Wikipedia, the minimum content of sugar in candy is 75 percent, which can go as high as 100 percent for a few of them.
Due to such high content of sugar in candies, people are trying to avoid it as much as possible and are looking for healthier alternatives.
Thanks to new-age discoveries, now you can enjoy sweets without having to worry about your health.
The invention of sugar-free, or synthetic sugar is a boon to humankind as it can make your food sweet but does not contain any sugar in it.
And, for health-conscious people, many brands have brought out their fair share of sugar-free candies and goodies that you can consume without worrying about diabetes or tooth decay.
If you’re still not sure, here are a few healthy foods you can try out to satiate your sweet tooth.
1. Smoothies
Smoothies made from fruits and herbs are actually a very good alternative for your sweet craving.
Fruits naturally have sugar present in it, known as fructose, and this type of sugar is actually helpful to the body. And if you like milkshakes, then smoothies are the ultimate option for you.
Add some milk into a smoothie maker, along with the fruits of your choice.
You can pick raspberries and blueberries, or mangoes, strawberries, and so on, suited to your taste, and give it a good mix.
A thick puree-like mixture will be formed, and drinking this will not only benefit your health but also satisfy your cravings. Don’t forget to put in some ice!
2. Greek Yogurt
Yogurt in its natural form, that is without any artificial flavorings and sweetening, is not very palatable for many. It has a sour taste and thus is not everyone’s cup of tea.
But you can use plain yogurt and treat yourself to Greek yogurt in a few simple steps.
Start with pouring plain yogurt into a bowl, and to this, add your choice of nuts, fruits, berries, granola, and maybe a little amount of honey, and give it a good stir.
Because of the honey, the whole thing has turned into a sweet dish and if you improvise and add some crushed ice, you have actually made yourself an ice-cream sundae!
3. Dark chocolate
If you’re a person who is kind of health-conscious but craves sweets very often, then dark chocolates can be your go-to goody to snack on.
Unlike milk chocolates, where the sugar concentration is high, dark chocolates have a comparatively lesser amount of sugar in them, making them a lot healthier than the former.
Yes, dark chocolates are kind of bitter with just a hint of sweetness, but if you’ve taste for it, then it can greatly improve your health.
Dark chocolate has some positive effects on the body as well, and at the same time keeps your body’s sugar levels under control.
4. Frozen Yogurt or Fro-yos
There’s not a single person I have come across who doesn’t like ice cream. Ice creams are basically just milk and concentrated sugar with added flavors and odors.
It is almost as creamier and sweeter than actual ice cream, but they are actually a lot better than you think.
Frozen yogurt is often mixed with honey, and thus, it can be a snack to fulfill your sweet tooth cravings.
But the problem is, that maximum eateries use honey in frozen yogurts, so rather than visiting a fro-yo shop, you can make your own frozen yogurt.
Garnish your homemade fro-yo with some fresh fruits and nuts of your choice, maybe some sugar free lollies and candies and you’ve got yourself a sweet treat to enjoy!
5. Chocolate-covered strawberries
Chocolate-covered strawberries are actually so good that once you taste them, you’ll never be able to go back to your regular sweet dosh!
Just imagine, the sweet and sour taste of the strawberries along with a thin layer of chocolate melting in your mouth – just heavenly right?
This is actually a gourmet dish and is such a better replacement than regular chocolate bars and candy.
Over to you…
So for all the sweet tooths out there, it’s time to walk out of the guilt and try these healthier alternatives instead.
I promise it is just as tasty!