Winter brings along with it those constant food cravings. The one thing that is loved the most is that bar of milk, white or dark chocolate. The best way to satisfy that sweet tooth is none other than a huge slice of chocolate pastry or that Nutella filled donut.
A daily dose of chocolate could help people lift their mood when cold, depressed, or extremely tired. Dark chocolate is universally known as one of the best ways to prevent heart diseases as well.
What about the weight loss program then? Don’t fret, we bring you some great ways to satisfy your chocolate cravings without denting your diet regime.
Hot Chocolate
That sinfulfully warm mug of hot chocolate can bring a smile on anyone’s face on a chilly winter day. Use skimmed milk instead of the usual and add some dark chocolate to bring down the calorie count. You can thank us later! (Image Credit: easyholidaytreats.com)
Chocolate Dip
Winters bring in strawberries and everyone knows how well strawberries taste when dipped in chocolate. If you are craving so much for chocolate, why not team it up with some nutritious fruit. Taste with some fruit fun, you are in for a treat! (Image Credit: smartbalance.com)
Chocolate Almonds
Nuts keep our bodies warm during winters, and when chocolates are added to these healthy bites, it is simply heaven in a jar. Dip in almonds in melted chocolate and freeze. It will be hard to miss your daily dry fruit dose in winters. (Image Credit: culinarycatastrophe.files.wordpress.com)
Cracker Toppings
If you are on a weight loss spree, crackers may be your best friend. To give yourself a little treat, top your crackers with some chocolate or Nutella. Not only will you get a break from your daily cracker routine, but you will also love your diet regime. (Image Credit: candyliciousnj.com)
Add some to your cereal
Your daily bowl of cereal may have become boring. To bring in some twist, why not try something toothsome. Chop a square or two into your daily bowl of cereal and enjoy that sinful chocolate guilt free. (Image Credit: rachelinflight.com)
Dark Chocolate
Well if nothing works and you are still craving for some more chocolate, do not hesitate in enjoying a bar of dark chocolate. Not only is dark chocolate healthy, but the bittersweet taste of it during winters brings the flavor to a whole new level. (Image Credit: sabakhurram.com)
Enjoy your chocolate guilt free and stay healthy. For as they say, “Seven days without chocolate makes one weak.”
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