Healthy Snacks to Satisfy a Sweet Tooth

Smoothie Central

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If you're craving something rich and creamy like a milkshake, a smoothie makes a healthier option. To give fruit smoothies a more creamy consistency, add protein powder, yogurt, or soy milk. Here's a vegan smoothie recipe that tastes just like a vanilla milkshake. Or if you've got a chocolate craving, go for this chocolate banana cashew smoothie.

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All-Day Breakfast

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Pancakes and waffles aren't strictly reserved for the breakfast table. If you're craving something like a cupcake, turn to recipes like fruit-covered French toast or whole wheat sweet potato pancakes topped with honey nut yogurt instead. Make a big batch and keep a few in the freezer for when cravings strike.

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Grab Your Spoon

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If ice cream is your weakness, save calories by filling your bowl with these vegan alternatives made with frozen fruit. Go for banana peanut butter ice cream, decadent chocolate ice cream, or this one made with cherries. One serving is only 150 calories.

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For Creamy Cravings

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If frozen fruit just won't cut it, and you know ice cream is too high in fat and calories, frozen yogurt makes a great alternative. If you can't get to a Pinkberry, you can make these 30-calorie frozen yogurt cups. Or for a quick creamy treat, dress up thick, rich nonfat Greek yogurt with these dessert ideas.

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Some Like It Hot

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When a cold snack just won't do, bake up some fruit — sans the buttery pie crust. Pop some berries, pears, or apples into the oven (or even the microwave) with a touch of maple syrup and cinnamon sprinkled over the top. When it's finished, add a small sprinkling of granola or nuts to give the allusion of a crust.

Here's a video showing how to make baked apples or, if you have more time, bake up this apple pear oatmeal crisp the next time a pie craving hits.

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Get Rollin'

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For serious cookie cravings, skip the butter and eggs and make healthier no-bakes instead. These peanut butter chocolate chip balls are vegan, or if you want a fruitier flavor, try these cherry almond protein coconut balls made with cottage cheese — both are around 78 calories apiece.

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