fresh fruit
Fruits are packed with minerals and vitamins that help your body function. Choose whatever is in season, be it pear, watermelon or guava. Seasonal fruits taste better because they have not been processed or preserved. If you can’t find fresh fruit, you can also opt for frozen fruit.
dark chocolate
There are only two grams of sugar in 15 grams of 86 percent dark chocolate. But the taste is so sweet that it can satisfy your hunger. It’s loaded with plant chemicals called flavonoids that can help protect your heart.
apple chips
The natural compounds in apples may help protect against heart disease, diabetes and even some types of cancer. Make your own Crispy Apple Chips to try something different.
Take thinly sliced apples and spread them on a lightly greased baking sheet. Sprinkle some apple pie spice and bake at 225 degrees for 1 hour. Flip over and bake for an hour more.
Grain
Cereal makes a great breakfast any time of day. You can take it with low-fat dairy milk or plant-based milk without added sugar. Be sure to choose only cereals that are 100 percent whole grains, with no more than 6 grams of sugar per serving.
greek yogurt
Instead of opting for flavored yogurt, choose plain low-fat Greek yogurt and add a little cinnamon to it. This will provide you with calcium and keep you full for longer.
Dates
Dates are rich in natural sugar, which is why it is often used as a sweetener in recipes. Not only this, dates also contain fiber, vitamin B6, potassium and magnesium.
Oatmeal
Pre-flavored oatmeal can be high in sugar so it’s best to make it yourself. You can mix in 1 Tbsp maple syrup, cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice.
frozen grapes
Frozen grapes make the best dessert because they become even sweeter after spending time in the freezer. Wash and dry a bunch of grapes, place them on a rimmed baking sheet. Put them in the freezer until they get an icy crunch.
Sweet potato
This naturally sweet vegetable is packed with the goodness of vitamins A, B6 and C as well as plant chemicals that help protect your health. You can bake or microwave a sweet potato and top it with vanilla yogurt and a drizzle of maple syrup. You can also make sweet potato chips by cutting them thinly and baking them at 350 degrees for 15 minutes till they become crisp. You can sprinkle it with cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger.
Apple and Nut Butter
Craving more than just an apple. Slice an apple and spread a tablespoon of nut butter on top and sprinkle cinnamon on it. Cinnamon will add extra antioxidants and sweetness to apples without adding sugar.
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