Sugar Detox: Day 2!
Today is my second day on my sugar detox, and I’m feeling pretty good! I just can’t do coffee without sweetener, so I’ve had tea these past two mornings, which hasn’t been the most enjoyable compared to my molasses sweetened Teeccino. But I managed! I woke up feeling so good this morning. I think part of it was definitely due to no sugar, and part of it just due to not stuffing myself before bed since I couldn’t have sugar. Today in my summer Organic Chemistry class, I was so tempted to chew gum, I wanted it so much. One thing about me, I chew gum all the time! I usually can’t workout/run without it! So that’s definitely been one of the more tough things to give up… along with my PB2 peanut butter.
Honestly, it continues to surprise me how many things have added sugar in them. This detox has made me so aware of all the added sugar these days! But, it’s been a great way to get myself eating almost all whole, fresh foods instead… since almost every packaged product has sugar! P.S. If you buy “low fat” or “fat free” products, the fat that is taken out is usually substituted with sugar. Beware of products that claim to be “healthy”!
But last night I had to make something to substitute for my nightly dessert/shake I usually have.
So, I came up with a chocolate mousse, completely free of any added sugar!
Is it as sweet as your typical mousse? Probably not. But its such a good way to curve those chocolate cravings without putting all that sugar in your body! Plus, I think it’s pretty tasty!
Using tofu makes this mousse a great high-protein dessert! That’s always a good way to go at night 🙂
No Sugar Added Chocolate Mousse
-1 package silken tofu
-2T cocoa powder
-10 pitted dates
-1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
*Directions:
Blend all ingredients until smooth. Food processor is best here, but if not available, high power blender is also okay. Choose any toppings you like: unsweetened coconut, peanut butter, nuts, fruit, ect.!