As you gear up for the warmer months,
there’s no question that you’ll still suffer from cravings from time to time
and want to tempt your taste buds with something sweet or decadent. But, if you choose unwisely, these treats can
really pack on the pounds.
Since the summer months are a time of less
clothing and hours spent on the beach, chances are you won’t appreciate a 2-3
pound weight gain that comes along with these indulgences.
Fortunately, if you choose your treats
wisely, they don’t have to spell fat gain.
Let’s look at some of the top summer treats to go for that will save
your diet and cure your cravings fast.
Sugar-Free
Jell-O
You simply can’t go wrong with sugar free
Jell-O when you’re trying to satisfy your food cravings and keep your diet in
check. Sugar free Jell-O is almost
calorie free and when topped with fruit or whipped topping, will definitely
make for a special treat.
With a number of different flavors that you
can choose from, you’ll be sure to find something that you enjoy.
Home
Made Angel Food Cake
Another great dessert option this summer is
some home-made angel food cake. Angel
food cake is lower in fat than many other cakes and has a much lighter and airy
texture to it.
If you prepare it yourself, you can use
lower fat methods of cooking it by replacing some of the oil with applesauce or
the sugar with a substitute.
Whip up a low-fat cream cheese icing for it
and you’ll have a refreshing dessert that will be a great crowd pleaser.
Fruit
Smoothies
Fruit smoothies are the next option to
consider. If you prepare these with some low-fat yogurt, frozen fruits, and
skim milk, they’ll come in at under 200 calories per serving and will provide
you with a great dose of protein and fiber.
Frozen fruit is the key to creating this
dessert as it will give it that frothy texture that you’re looking for.
Jell-O
Freezer Pops
Finally, the last summer dessert to
consider preparing as you look to satisfy your sweet tooth are Jell-O freezer
pops. If you’re a big fan of fudge
cycles, this will definitely strike your interest.
To prepare them, whip up some sugar-free
chocolate pudding powder as you normally would but place them in freezer molds
in the freezer to set. In a few hours,
you’ll have at frozen treat that’s lower in calories than the original, almost
sugar free, and that also packs in some protein as well.
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