a few of my favorite treats

I love sweets but not all the sugar and unhealthy fats (yes I love the occasional cupcake from Georgetown Cupcake) but on a more regular basis I prefer something that tastes great and is still pretty healthy!

So I thought I would share with you some of my healthier sweet favorites … 

Awhile ago I stopped drinking soda, but I still like having something carbonated … so I swapped it for seltzer water.

Seltzer water is calorie and sugar free and has no artificial flavorings. I love it plain, but if I want something a little special I will make lemonade with Stevia (a natural calorie free sweetener).

Doesn’t that look perfect for a hot summer day?

Seltzer water with a splash of juice is also great, like a fruit spritzer without the calories of just juice.

and for dessert … I recently discovered Chocolate Covered Katie and boy have I been missing out! Katie posts the most amazing healthy recipes that don’t sacrifice taste. I’ve only made a few but can’t wait to try more. Here are some of my favorites …

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Chocolate Fudge Pie – This is so rich and fudgy you won’t believe what the main ingredient is … tofu, yes you did read that right, tofu … it makes it thick and trust me, follow Katie’s recipe and it will taste nothing like it!  

and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip – This is also thick and really tastes like the real thing, but without butter, eggs and flour – which have been substituted with white beans – trust me, you are going to want to try it! Check out Katie’s recipe here

I love to eat it right off the spoon or with graham crackers – Katie also has a baked version if that’s more your style.

I am by no means a dietician, but these are some healthier treats that I like to eat to satisfy my sweet tooth!

Do you have any favorite healthy substitutions?