What are some healthy alternatives for sweets during the holidays?
Sweet treats are practically required during the holidays. In this Ask the Experts video, "Hungry Girl" author Lisa Lillien reveals her best tricks and cheats that let her enjoy with guilt.
Transcript
I always keep mini candy canes around in my desk, in my purse, wherever I am. Why?
Well, they're sweet, so they satisfy a sweet craving. And then the mintiness will stop your craving.
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Well, during the holidays, I always have my favorite chocolate treat on hand. And that would be a Vitalicious VitaTop.
Those are chocolatey muffin tops that are high in fiber. They're all natural. They have 100 calories. They stay in the freezer for months.
They're a great thing to have on hand. But here's another tip. I always keep mini candy canes around in my desk,
in my purse, wherever I am. Why? Well, they're sweet, so they satisfy a sweet craving. And then the mintiness will stop your cravings.
So when you have some peppermint, you won't be craving all the fattening foods. And those mini candy canes have about 11 calories or so.
And one of my favorite sweet treats? OK, when everyone else is pigging out on a big slice of apple pie, here's what you do.
Chop up an apple. I like Fujis best. Then throw that in a microwave-safe mug with a handful, around 12 or so, Red Hots.
That's right, those little cinnamon candies. Then microwave that for about three minutes, stirring until those candies are melted.
Add a little cinnamon. Top it with some reduced-fat graham cracker crumbs and some low-fat whipped topping.
And you have an apple pie in a mug for about 140 calories. You will thank me later. [AUDIO LOGO]
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