Indulge in a Healthy Sundae treat

Tips for creating nutritious & delicious treats that you and your family will enjoy all summer long. 

Often times when we think of enjoying a treat, we may think of words like, indulging. Actually when I looked up the definition of indulge, the sentence summed it up!

in-dulge
verb
allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of. 
Example sentence: "we indulged in some hot fudge sundaes" 

I'm forever seeking tricks to creating healthy treats that not only taste delicious but offer little guilt~ and honestly, knowing the treats are healthy, I'm ok with a little indulgence-often!

One of the best tips I've learned for making treats healthy is to add protein to a snack or treat as the protein will help to fill us up~therefore, we typically eat less.  I look to add plant proteins like nuts, seeds, beans, legumes, soy, etc.  I've also learned that if I make the treat look like other, "indulgences" I seem to enjoy it more, and so does my family!

Here's a couple recipes that feel like you may have indulged but truly you are eating a healthy snack~

Blueberry Sundae Delight

Put 1/4 cup plain yogurt in bottom of sundae glass (I use plain greek yogurt as it offers low sugars and high protein)
Add 1 scoop protein powder  (I use Shaklee Life protein powder as it is natural, non-gmo, and truly delicious).
Top with another 1/4 cup of plain yogurt
Add a handful of blueberries or any berries!
Add a dollop of Truwhip
Add a cherry!
~ENJOY~

Packed with protein, this treat is very easy to make and seriously delicious and if I do say so myself,  beautiful!

Craving chocolate or love coconut?  This is another favorite: 

Coconut Chip Sundae Dream

Simply layer the protein powder between yogurt and top with chocolate chips, coconut & a cherry!

You could definitely add nuts, seeds, other berries, bananas, etc. I'd love to know how you would create a healthy sundae! What toppings or ingredients would you add in?

Below are a few of my favorite, "indulgent" products!

Shaklee Life Protein Powder

Truwhip

A yummy and healthier alternative to other whip toppings. 

Stonyfield Organic Greek Yogurt

Heart Healthy Overnight Oats

Need a little kick-start to begin your day? These overnight oats are filled to the brim with heart-healthy ingredients & added energy boost to keep you energized and satisfied all morning long!

Denise's Heart-Healthy Overnight Oats

 I typically don’t get overly excited about oatmeal, but I am truly loving the overnight oats with all the endless possibilities! And what’s not to love; they’re simple, yummy, and healthy! And this recipe offers heart healthy oats, soy, and berries. In addition, a natural energy boost your heart and whole body will enjoy!



Ingredients:  

For 2 pint sized jars, split the following:

2-Cups fresh or frozen berries

2-Cups Milk or Milk Alternative

1-Large banana-mashed

½-Cup Oats (I like quick steel cut oats)

½-Cup Vanilla Protein Powder 
(I only use Shaklee's Protein Powder)

2-Packets Matcha Tea Sticks 
(I used Shaklee-Pomegranate tea)

Recipe:

Into each of the 2 pint-size glass jars, place ingredients in this order:

Berries

Mashed Bananas
Dry Oats
Protein Powder 
Dry tea
Milk/Milk Alternative

There is no need to stir or shake the contents. 

Use jar lid or tin foil and close/cover each jar and place in refrigerator overnight. 

To enjoy, simply place desired amount of oats mixture in a bowl and warm in microwave. If desired, top off your oats with a serving of healthy fats like a handful of nuts or coconut. 

{Additional milk/milk alternative may be added per your taste.}

Enjoy!

To your health,    Denise Gaskell~Gaskell Healthy Solutions ~815-385-2834~