Brain Cravings
On Wednesday, I posted about how to stay full. How to fill up a stomach that feels like a bottomless pit. But let’s be honest… sometimes it’s not our stomach that’s hungry. Right? So let’s talk about when your mind is hungry…
Brain Cravings
(Not a scientific term. But you totally know what I’m talking about.)
If your brain desperately wants a bite of chocolate, have a bite of dark chocolate. Don’t try to satisfy your chocolate craving with 14 sugar free hard candies, 2 rice cakes, and some mints. You’ll still be “hungry” for what your brain is craving. That doesn’t mean eating a giant bowl of ice cream or a King Size candy bar. It means savoring a bite or two of some sinfully rich dark chocolate, and then calling it a night.
I’m not the only one that has these cravings… right?
When those types of cravings hit, try a bite of something that will truly satisfy that craving, without making you feel like you’ve given up. Here are a few easy recipes that can soothe that sweet tooth…
You only need a few ingredients for this little treat, and that granola does add a tiny bit of protein and fiber! It also takes the chocolate to an even more delicious place. Seriously, try it.
If you’ve got a few strawberries sitting in the fridge, whip up a quick batch of these, and you’ll get the enjoyment of a bite of cheesecake, without the temptation of an entire cake sitting in the fridge.
These mini banana splits come with the built-in benefit of portion control. Plus, they’re adorable, and adorable desserts are scientifically proven to be more delicious. (That’s not based on any research, but you know it’s true.)
Mmm mini desserts. Perfect for brain cravings.
I conveniently read this post while having an intense chocolate craving! I went for a piece (or two) of 85% dark chocolate. So satisfied now!
This post was written for me 🙂 I’ve had such problems with my brain telling me that I need chocolate. I am loving your dessert ideas. I will definitely try the cheesecake strawberries.
Aw, good! I hope the recipes help!
I’m pretty sure that anything that’s MINI is proven to be more delicious! haha. I love these ideas though. I’m all for giving in to a SMALL bite of something your craving, because you’ll probably eat more trying to AVOID the craving than you will just giving in to a small bite of chocolate or a half of a donut. Those mini banana splits looks delicious though!
It’s totally true!!
Great ideas! I hadn’t seen these done before and I’m excited to try some!
Definitely can’t deny the craving! You’re so right. I find that sometimes just a square of Dove dark chocolate will do the trick. I also read a Dr. Oz trick on Pinterest–he takes a jar of all-natural peanut butter and mixes in melted dark chocolate chips, so it’s a peanut butter-chocolately swirl. Then, he puts it in the fridge so it hardens up a bit. When he has a craving for sweets, he has a spoonful or two. Not a bad idea!
Oh my gosh that sounds AMAZING! Thank you for telling me that! I’m so trying it!
where is the recipe for those banana split bites? they look great!
Ha, I for sure have brain cravings. I think it’s so funny how I can be full but still really want some chocolate, peanut butter or cereal with coconut milk. These are great ideas to hit the sweet craving in a healthier fashion.
Ah brain cravings. Totally feel that. Usually mine are stupid things like M&Ms… wait those aren’t stupid. After a few days of subbing the craving I just have to get my hands on some. Like right now, I NEED really actually need to try pumpkin spice M&Ms but there’s not a Target around here to grab the exclusive flavor at.
What?! I didn’t even know that was a flavor!
These all look absolutely delicious! I like to eat things that time time and effort to distract myself from going too crazy – though it doesn’t work every time!
i completely agree with eating the real thing rather than sugar free stuff. I used to have stacks of sugarfree things and I would eat ALOT of those but still not feel satisfied. Now all I need it a piece of dark chocolate and I am good 🙂 Do you have a recipe for that granola bark?