Random Thoughts

I've spent a lot of time thinking and wondering how one can enjoy sweets but watch the sugar intake, too. Reducing sugar in the diet is important for maintaining a healthy weight but also for blood sugar levels. But, finding sweets and desserts to satisfy cravings can be hard. Many times, it can be a difficult feat or an inconvenience to bake or find a dessert that helps cravings without completely causing you to go off your diet.

There are some solutions, however. Sticking to real sugars, like the sugars in fruits, can help keep sugar consumption lower than eating a dessert that is full of chocolate, for example. However, having a simple fruit salad with berries, grapes, watermelon, or other fruits may not cut it for a true dessert craving! Sugar-free, pre-packaged desserts are good for a treat, but not all stores carry a sugar-free option of your favorite cookie or candy. Additionally, sugar-free ice cream is good, but sometimes you're looking for more.

I've recently found that whipping up a true light-sugar dessert can be easier than you think, although many cookbooks only have the full-fat full-sugar recipes in them. One solution to find low-sugar treats is to go online and search recipes. There are a couple I'd like to share.

I did search recipes, and there is a recipe for strawberry shortcake that contains lower sugar. It uses sugar-free cake and strawberries topped with sugar substitute. It's simple and looks delicious, but still has all of the fruity tasty goodness that regular strawberry shortcake has.

Another easy, healthy dessert change that the whole family will love is using sugar-free apple juice when making apple pie. This is a simple change that still incorporates all the flavors you love.

These guilt-free treats are sure to please. Your family members may not even be able to tell that the desserts aren't the real thing.