Sometimes I Feel Like A Nut…
I promised myself this week that I was going to get back on track with my health. My eating, exercise and life have been, to be honest, COMPLETELY off.
On a quest for a healthier treat, I purchased a bag of dried young coconut from Costco. When I looked at the nutritional information on the bag, I was floored. Who knew that coconut was so low in sugar (1g) and packed with fiber (14g)? I am hooked! I decided to make a healthy version of an Almond Joy. By simply combining dried young coconut, almonds and a 70% or higher dark chocolate (chopped or even semi-sweet chips), you have a satisfying healthy treat.
This treat has, depending on the type of chocolate you prefer, the following nutritional information:
20 grams of fiber (Almond Joy -2 grams)
7 grams of sugar (Almond Joy- 20 grams)
11 grams of protein (Almond Joy -2 grams)
Using the following serving sizes, this little craving fighter has 10 whole food ingredients verses 30+ ingredients in an Almond Joy, whose ingredients include corn syrups, oils, and a whopping 20 grams of sugar! This treat will leave you feeling satisfied and guiltless.
- 1.5 oz of Philippine Brand coconut (roughly a heaping 1/3 cup)*These are chunks of coconut flesh NOT shredded coconut.
- 1/4 cup Kirkland Signature dry roasted almonds
- 4og Lindt Excellence 85% chocolate bar (just shy of 1/2 jumbo sized chocolate bar).
Make some and feel “joy”ful about your snacking!