We’re only human, so having a craving for sweet candy is not unusual. But rather than stifling your cravings and depriving yourself of something delicious, why not just choose healthy candy alternatives instead?
You’re in for a treat if you didn’t think it would be possible to recreate the sweet or chocolaty flavour of sweets without the added sugar and fat (pun intended). We’ve compiled a list of nutritious candy recipes that are not only quick and simple to make, but also incredibly delicious. Take a look if you’re interested in learning how to make healthy candies at home.
How to prepare healthy candies at home? Best healthy candy ideas:
Almond Butter Cups
It might seem simple to make healthy peanut butter cups, but it’s not that simple for the average household. The peanut butter we keep in stock is the issue. We all enjoy creamy peanut butter, but let’s face it- it’s loaded with sugar. Using natural peanut butter is one option. But even that could be made sweeter. The actual alternative is to try almond butter, which is a creamy alternative.
If you combine it with chocolate, it isn’t quite as sweet as peanut butter, but who cares about the minuscule details when you’re eating chocolate? There are several ways to do this, but whichever method you choose, it’s preferable to melt chocolate chips directly for the chocolate component.
Snickers Protein Bar
You probably already know about protein bars, even if you don’t regularly visit the gym. Given that we’ve eaten a lot of them, we can tell you that they are all disgusting. The majority taste like dirt. Even those that don’t taste great are laden with sugar and bad fats. And that’s just the obvious information. The majority of the bars are warmed, reducing the amount of effective protein. The point is, to avoid protein bars. If you can make them at home, you should take advantage of the opportunity. If you can end up making them feel like Snickers, you’d be a fool not to.
These Snickers protein bars will still be sweet and satisfying, packed with peanut butter and caramel, and covered in chocolate, but they won’t contain any sugar, corn syrup, hydrogenated oil, or artificial flavours. Instead, they contain a protein punch and natural, wholesome ingredients.
Honey Caramel Nuts
You didn’t think we’d get to the end of this list without mentioning healthy caramel, did you? This is a common ingredient in candy recipes, but it deserves to be given its own section. The incredible part is that it only requires two components: butter and honey. Since Kerrygold butter comes from cows that are fed only grass, we prefer it. Add both in equal amounts, then cook it for a while. Then you have choices. Caramel square-like pieces can be obtained by pouring them onto a plate. Alternately, get a bowl of nuts and sprinkle some sea salt and caramel over the salty, crunchy things. Both approaches are completely okay.
Dark Fudge
While candy can be wonderful, there are times when we prefer a huge piece of the real thing: chocolate. As you might expect, most chocolate is off-limits if you follow a healthy diet. But as we’ve already seen with numerous recipes, there are ways to make chocolate at home that are much healthier than what you’ll find in the store. The base for this healthy chocolate recipe is coconut oil, honey, as well as Hershey’s special dark cocoa powder (a personal favourite). Then, to make delicious dark chocolate fudge, you must add almond butter. M&Ms could be the garnish. No, they haven’t become instantly healthy. However, they probably won’t hurt, so if you’d rather, you can remove them.
There you have it: a list of some of the best guilt-free healthy candy recipes. The majority of these recipes are fantastic substitutes for conventional, store-bought sweets because they are sugar-free, low-carb, paleo, keto, vegan, as well as dairy-free. Even though it’s usually acceptable to enjoy a variety of foods in moderation, it can’t hurt to switch out the sugary, artificial-preservative-filled candy for alternatives made with actual fruit or other plant-based flavourings. Plus, they’re great for making treats for your kids, even at family gatherings, so they can enjoy chocolates without the toxins.
Which of these healthy candies will you try first? These recipes are perfect to add to your to-do list for this week because many only take a few minutes to prepare. So have fun!
