10 Ways to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth this Holiday Season by Jessica Boscarini

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I want you to enjoy your Holiday Season, and all the sweet-treats that go along with it, so I have come up with a list of 10 alternatives that will leave you satisfied, minus the remorse. These are simple substitutions you can make when choosing what to eat, and/or how to make it.

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Raw cocoa:
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Jessica Boscarini says: "Unlike “chocolate” which is full of added sugars and fats, raw cocoa is truly good for you. It is full of antioxidants and has a very deep, rich flavor. A little goes a long way."

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Raw cocoa: Unlike “chocolate” which is full of added sugars and fats, raw cocoa is truly good for you. It is full of antioxidants and has a very deep, rich flavor. A little goes a long way.
Tarts vs. Pies:
http://www.theguiltlessgourmet.com/blog/10-ways-to-satisfy-your-sweet-tooth-this-holiday-season

Jessica Boscarini says: "The Holidays are all about sweet indulgences, so I don’t want to take those away from you. However, eating a tart will usually save you a vast amount of calories, sugar, and often belly-ache. Moreover, if you skip the crust altogether, you will be doing yourself even more of a favor."

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Tarts vs. Pies: The Holidays are all about sweet indulgences, so I don’t want to take those away from you. However, eating a tart will usually save you a vast amount of calories, sugar, and often belly-ache. Moreover, if you skip the crust altogether, you will be doing yourself even more of a favor.
Mulled Cider:
http://www.theguiltlessgourmet.com/blog/10-ways-to-satisfy-your-sweet-tooth-this-holiday-season

Jessica Boscarini says: "There is nothing like home-made Mulled Cider for the Holidays. The aroma alone brings Christmas cheer. Filled with fresh apple cider, cinnamon, cloves, orange peel, and the like, this sweet drink will help to satisfy your taste-buds while being kind to your belly. Don’t fall for the bottled junk though. The added sugar that goes into it is equi..."

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Mulled Cider: There is nothing like home-made Mulled Cider for the Holidays. The aroma alone brings Christmas cheer. Filled with fresh apple cider, cinnamon, cloves, orange peel, and the like, this sweet drink will help to satisfy your taste-buds while being kind to your belly. Don’t fall for the bottled junk though. The added sugar that goes into it is equi...
“Raw” cookies:
http://www.theguiltlessgourmet.com/blog/10-ways-to-satisfy-your-sweet-tooth-this-holiday-season

Jessica Boscarini says: "Cookies that do not need to be cooked are often much better for you because they lack the binding agents, such as lbs. of butter, to hold them together while baking. Although many still have loads of unhealthy ingredients, those that are made with dried fruit or jams, or ground nuts are sure to be at least a tad healthier"

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“Raw” cookies: Cookies that do not need to be cooked are often much better for you because they lack the binding agents, such as lbs. of butter, to hold them together while baking. Although many still have loads of unhealthy ingredients, those that are made with dried fruit or jams, or ground nuts are sure to be at least a tad healthier
Maple Syrup:
http://www.theguiltlessgourmet.com/blog/10-ways-to-satisfy-your-sweet-tooth-this-holiday-season

Jessica Boscarini says: "There are plenty of “syrups” out there, so make sure to look at the label before you buy. Grade-B is the best (and often most-expensive) syrup, due to the lack of refinement that it undergoes. It contains many nutrients and is very rich. Grade-A syrup is also pretty good, but avoid any “syrups” that contain corn-syrup, because these aren’t actua..."

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Maple Syrup: There are plenty of “syrups” out there, so make sure to look at the label before you buy. Grade-B is the best (and often most-expensive) syrup, due to the lack of refinement that it undergoes. It contains many nutrients and is very rich. Grade-A syrup is also pretty good, but avoid any “syrups” that contain corn-syrup, because these aren’t actua...
Vanilla Extract:
http://www.theguiltlessgourmet.com/blog/10-ways-to-satisfy-your-sweet-tooth-this-holiday-season

Jessica Boscarini says: "Use Pure Vanilla Extract, but make sure you check the label. Many extracts are made with corn-syrup – another ingredient that should be avoided entirely. "

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Vanilla Extract: Use Pure Vanilla Extract, but make sure you check the label. Many extracts are made with corn-syrup – another ingredient that should be avoided entirely.
Molasses:
http://www.theguiltlessgourmet.com/blog/10-ways-to-satisfy-your-sweet-tooth-this-holiday-season

Jessica Boscarini says: "Molasses is a very rich syrup and is often used in desserts around the Holidays. Although not a “health food” by any means, it does contain a variety of nutrients that normal sugar does not. Furthermore, it is quite sweet and therefore can be used sparingly."

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Molasses: Molasses is a very rich syrup and is often used in desserts around the Holidays. Although not a “health food” by any means, it does contain a variety of nutrients that normal sugar does not. Furthermore, it is quite sweet and therefore can be used sparingly.
Fruit:
http://www.theguiltlessgourmet.com/blog/10-ways-to-satisfy-your-sweet-tooth-this-holiday-season

Jessica Boscarini says: "Fruit-filled desserts often contain less artificial flavorings and sugars than those that are filled with chocolate, or creams, etc. But be aware, just because there is fruit in it, does not mean it is healthy. A raspberry on top of a cookie does not constitute health."

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Fruit: Fruit-filled desserts often contain less artificial flavorings and sugars than those that are filled with chocolate, or creams, etc. But be aware, just because there is fruit in it, does not mean it is healthy. A raspberry on top of a cookie does not constitute health.
Whole-wheat flour:
http://www.theguiltlessgourmet.com/blog/10-ways-to-satisfy-your-sweet-tooth-this-holiday-season

Jessica Boscarini says: "Use this instead of white-flour in baked goods. The added fiber and nutrients will make your pastries (at least a little) more nutritious. "

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Whole-wheat flour: Use this instead of white-flour in baked goods. The added fiber and nutrients will make your pastries (at least a little) more nutritious.
Stevia:
http://www.theguiltlessgourmet.com/blog/10-ways-to-satisfy-your-sweet-tooth-this-holiday-season

Jessica Boscarini says: "This all-natural sweetener is truly God’s gift. It’s sweeter than sugar, but doesn’t have any calories. Plus, it is completely free of chemicals. Move over Splenda."

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Stevia: This all-natural sweetener is truly God’s gift. It’s sweeter than sugar, but doesn’t have any calories. Plus, it is completely free of chemicals. Move over Splenda.

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Little balls of healthy "cookie dough" studded with cacao nibs and flavored with mint are dipped in decadent chocolate

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- Jessica Boscarini: These sound delicious! Thanks for the suggestion.
Mint-Cacao Cookie Truffles Make your cookie dough and eat it too! Sans guilt, with added nutrition from chia seeds and coconut flour. Little balls of healthy "cookie dough" studded with cacao nibs and flavored with mint are dipped in decadent chocolate

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Raw cocoa:
http://www.theguiltlessgourmet.com/blog/10-ways-to-satisfy-your-sweet-tooth-this-holiday-season

Tarts vs. Pies:
http://www.theguiltlessgourmet.com/blog/10-ways-to-satisfy-your-sweet-tooth-this-holiday-season

Mulled Cider:
http://www.theguiltlessgourmet.com/blog/10-ways-to-satisfy-your-sweet-tooth-this-holiday-season

“Raw” cookies:
http://www.theguiltlessgourmet.com/blog/10-ways-to-satisfy-your-sweet-tooth-this-holiday-season

Maple Syrup:
http://www.theguiltlessgourmet.com/blog/10-ways-to-satisfy-your-sweet-tooth-this-holiday-season

Vanilla Extract:
http://www.theguiltlessgourmet.com/blog/10-ways-to-satisfy-your-sweet-tooth-this-holiday-season

Molasses:
http://www.theguiltlessgourmet.com/blog/10-ways-to-satisfy-your-sweet-tooth-this-holiday-season

Fruit:
http://www.theguiltlessgourmet.com/blog/10-ways-to-satisfy-your-sweet-tooth-this-holiday-season

Whole-wheat flour:
http://www.theguiltlessgourmet.com/blog/10-ways-to-satisfy-your-sweet-tooth-this-holiday-season

Stevia:
http://www.theguiltlessgourmet.com/blog/10-ways-to-satisfy-your-sweet-tooth-this-holiday-season

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Raw cocoa: http://www.theguiltlessgourmet.com/blog/10-ways-to-satisfy-your-sweet-tooth-this-holiday-season

Tarts vs. Pies: http://www.theguiltlessgourmet.com/blog/10-ways-to-satisfy-your-sweet-tooth-this-holiday-season

Mulled Cider: http://www.theguiltlessgourmet.com/blog/10-ways-to-satisfy-your-sweet-tooth-this-holiday-season

“Raw” cookies: http://www.theguiltlessgourmet.com/blog/10-ways-to-satisfy-your-sweet-tooth-this-holiday-season

Maple Syrup: http://www.theguiltlessgourmet.com/blog/10-ways-to-satisfy-your-sweet-tooth-this-holiday-season

Vanilla Extract: http://www.theguiltlessgourmet.com/blog/10-ways-to-satisfy-your-sweet-tooth-this-holiday-season

Molasses: http://www.theguiltlessgourmet.com/blog/10-ways-to-satisfy-your-sweet-tooth-this-holiday-season

Fruit: http://www.theguiltlessgourmet.com/blog/10-ways-to-satisfy-your-sweet-tooth-this-holiday-season

Whole-wheat flour: http://www.theguiltlessgourmet.com/blog/10-ways-to-satisfy-your-sweet-tooth-this-holiday-season

Stevia: http://www.theguiltlessgourmet.com/blog/10-ways-to-satisfy-your-sweet-tooth-this-holiday-season

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Raw cocoa:
http://www.theguiltlessgourmet.com/blog/10-ways-to-satisfy-your-sweet-tooth-this-holiday-season

Tarts vs. Pies:
http://www.theguiltlessgourmet.com/blog/10-ways-to-satisfy-your-sweet-tooth-this-holiday-season

Mulled Cider:
http://www.theguiltlessgourmet.com/blog/10-ways-to-satisfy-your-sweet-tooth-this-holiday-season

“Raw” cookies:
http://www.theguiltlessgourmet.com/blog/10-ways-to-satisfy-your-sweet-tooth-this-holiday-season

Maple Syrup:
http://www.theguiltlessgourmet.com/blog/10-ways-to-satisfy-your-sweet-tooth-this-holiday-season

Vanilla Extract:
http://www.theguiltlessgourmet.com/blog/10-ways-to-satisfy-your-sweet-tooth-this-holiday-season

Molasses:
http://www.theguiltlessgourmet.com/blog/10-ways-to-satisfy-your-sweet-tooth-this-holiday-season

Fruit:
http://www.theguiltlessgourmet.com/blog/10-ways-to-satisfy-your-sweet-tooth-this-holiday-season

Whole-wheat flour:
http://www.theguiltlessgourmet.com/blog/10-ways-to-satisfy-your-sweet-tooth-this-holiday-season

Stevia:
http://www.theguiltlessgourmet.com/blog/10-ways-to-satisfy-your-sweet-tooth-this-holiday-season

Mint-Cacao Cookie Truffles
http://www.carascravings.com/2011/11/mint-cacao-cookie-truffles.html