Have your Cake and Let it Nourish You
Adapted from @ZyiaActive Blog: https://zyiaactive.com/2023/04/30/have-your-cake-and-let-it-nourish-you-too/
Empty calories get a bad rap when it comes to health and fitness. Fueling your body with nutritional foods is so important! But what if you could have your cake and not have it be a “cheat meal”? Here’s a few tips for creating healthier, nutrient dense goodies that you can snack on guilt-free!
Bake with Whole Grain Flour
Whole grain flour has more fiber and oats, which can be a simple swap for more health benefits without altering the taste
Sneak Nutrition into your Recipe
Add nuts (especially almonds, walnuts, chia seeds and flaxseeds), into your recipe. Nuts are a fantastic source of healthy fats, proteins and fiber. You can add them to batters or use them as toppings too! Additionally, you can sneak fruits and veggies into your recipes. I like to puree veggies/fruits for added moisture (and nutrients too)! Things like mashed bananas, pumpkin puree, and applesauce are all options to explore!
Add a Scoop of Protein Powder
Increase your protein intake by adding a scoop of protein powder. You can use unflavored or vanilla-flavored options for a subtle taste, or if you’re like me and love chocolate brownies, add a protein powder into that next batch and snack on them guilt free!
Upgrade your Sweeteners
Nowadays, it seems like white sugar is in everything! Swap out your recipe that calls for sugar for natural sweeteners like honey*, syrup or coconut sugar. *be mindful that if you are breastfeeding, you cannot have raw honey
Greek Yogurt and Cottage Cheese are your new go-tos!
If your recipe is calling for butter or oil, use greek yogurt or cottage cheese instead. This swap lowers the overall fat content and adds calcium and protein to it too!
