Staying the course with nutrition is often the hardest part of a healthy lifestyle change. And with nearly 80% of weight loss success being tied into proper nutrition, it’s quite possibly the most important part of the equation. One thing that makes it incredibly difficult is a lack of knowledge when it comes to recipes and the thought that it just isn’t going to taste very good. That’s why we like to provide healthy, balanced recipes once a month to help you get new food into your rotation. Healthy can be delicious and these recipes will prove it!
Here is July’s Food for Thought Recipe!
Is it possible to stick with a healthy lifestyle change and still get dessert every once in a while? Sure, you can bake your cake and eat it, too, (or a dessert, anyway). This month’s recipe is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Enjoy!
Chocolate Cuties
Serving size: 1 piece
Yields: 30 servings
Ingredients:
½ Cup melted semisweet chocolate chips
1 tsp coconut oil
5 Mandarin oranges
Flaky sea salt for garnish
Instructions:
1. Mix chocolate and coconut oil in microsafe dish and in 15 second intervals, melt chocolate. Stir when needed.
2. Dip each clementine segment into melted chocolate and transfer to a parchment-linedbaking sheet.
3. Garnish with flaky sea salt.
4. Refrigerate until firm. (About 20 mins).
5. Enjoy!
Healthy can be delicious if you find the right recipe! Start a rotating list of your favorites so you’re never left without a plan! If you are looking for new ways to improve your nutrition, please contact us. We’re here to help!
