Banana & Peanut Butter Chocolate Bites

I'm Not Giving Up Sweets and You Don't Have to Either!

Ok... so anyone who knows me knows that I LOOOOOOVE sweets. Matter of fact, there've been times I've made a peach cobbler and ate the whole pan myself! Ha ha, (not all in one sitting though) When I embarked upon my healthy living journey, sweets was the one thing I knew would be difficult to give up. Then I thought... who said I had to give up sweets completely?... I realized I didn't need to give sweets up, I just needed healthier alternatives!

When I really want a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup, I make this simple, healthier alternative instead:

1. One banana

2. Slice

3. Use a spoon to add all natural peanut butter (or almond butter) and Semi-Sweet chocolate bits to the banana

I hope this quick and easy snack satisfies your sweet tooth the next time you're craving that candy bar.

Enjoy!

Live Fit Be Free

Eboni :)

30 Day Fitness Challenge Day 3 (make your own hummus)

Craving a late night snack?

If you're like most people you make a dash for a delicious bowl of your favorite ice cream or perhaps your favorite bag of chips and dip when your having one of those late night snack attacks.

The good news is that late night snacks don't always have to be a bad thing or leave you feeling guilty. Eating late may not always be the best choice, but when you do have one of those late night cravings, some foods are better choices than others.

My late night snack of choice today was homemade hummus... and my was it tasty!

Hummus is a spread or dip orginated in the middle east that's made with a base of chickpeas and olive oil. There are many different ways to prepare it.

(see the ingredients below on what I used to make mine) Hummus has some amazing health benefits:

1. It's low in calories

2. It's easy to make

3. It's very filling

Here are the ingredients:

2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans 

1/2 cup tahini (sesame seed paste) 
6 tablespoons lemon juice 
3 garlic cloves, pressed 
1 teaspoon ground cumin 
salt and pepper 

Check out this website for instructions on  how to make it.

http://www.food.com/recipe/hummus-11424

The next time you're craving a late night snack, no need to feel guilty. Try this hummus recipe out! Your taste buds will thank you :)

Thanks for stopping by my blog!

Live Fit Be Free

Eboni :)