And we all know what that means... Candy, chocolate, chips and other goodies are making their way into our homes and into our bellies at an alarming rate. We cannot let this holiday get the best of us though! If we give in to Halloween, what will happen on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years!
Here are a couple game plan ideas that I think will work well and keep us all on our healthy paths...
- Try to avoid buying the candy YOU enjoy the most in the world, you will be less likely to pick at the candy bowl. If you know chips are your weakness- then don't buy 80 small, easily accessible baggies of them.
- But... if you love all candy, no matter the flavor, shape, texture or size- make yourself your own bowl and allow yourself one or two candies a day. No picking in the kids bowl!
- Small toys, cars, glow in the dark necklaces or stickers are fun for kids instead of candy, taking the temptations away from you.
- If you want to be the super healthy house on the street you can always opt for candy alternatives such as dried fruit, popcorn, real- fruit strips, granola bars, mints or sugar free gum.
- And lastly, if you do get a little crazy one day and fall off the healthy train don't let it become a "I blew it" binge, tomorrow is a new day!
P.S. Do not , do not, do not keep leftover candy on top of the fridge, in the pantry or in a drawer after Halloween. It's bad news. We all know where that candy will end up... and at 100 to 150 calories a pop, after 5 trips back to our stash in a day we're talking 500 to 750 extra calories!! No thanks. Toss it, get rid of the leftovers! The 4 dollars worth of cheap Halloween candy does not deserve a spot in your life or in your diet. Say goodbye! This may sound a little bit harsh.. but it is all true and it is for your own good!
Now, for today's recipe! After some great feedback on my first attempt at healthy pumpkin muffins, I am excited to share the new and improved even healthier pumpkin muffins!
I have:
- increased the fiber content by using oats
- decreased the salt
- decreased the sugar by using only 1 tbsp of honey and unsweetened applesauce
- decreased the fat by replacing the canola oil with unsweetened applesauce, using egg whites instead of whole eggs and using skim milk instead of 1% milk
Even Healthier Pumpkin Muffins
What you will need:
Dry:
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup oats
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp nutmeg
Wet:
2 egg whites
1 tbsp honey
3/4 cup pumpkin
3/4 cup milk
2 tbsp unsweetened apple sauce
1/4 cup chocolate chips if you want
Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes!
Make healthy choices!
- Kimmie
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