We all have those days where no matter how hard we try, all we want to eat is chocoloate, and as a college student, the last thing I want to spend money on is food, yet I find food is usually where the majority of my money is going towards. Maybe chocolate isn't your guilty pleasure, but here are a couple recipes for your sweet tooth that wont put a hole in your wallet. Strawberry and Cream Cheese Sandwich (1 serving)
1 TBSP. reduced fat cream cheese
1/4 tsp. honey
1/8 tsp. grated orange zest
2 slices whole wheat sandwich bread
2 strawberries, sliced
Prep time: 5 minutes
Combine cream cheese, honey, and orange zest in a bowl. Use a knife to spread the mixture onto the bread. Place sliced strawberries on top of the mixture.
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
128 calories
4 grams fat
8 mg cholesterol
18 grams carbohydrates
2 grams added sugars
4 grams protein
3 grams fiber
191 mg. sodium
"Cocoa Nut" Bananas (4 servings)
4 tsp. cocoa powder
4 tsp. toasted unsweetened coconut
2 small bananas, sliced
Prep time: 10 minutes
Place cocoa powder and coconut on separate plates. Roll each banana slice in the cocoa, shake off excess, and dip into the coconut.
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
80 calories
1 gram fat
19 mg. carbohyrdates
1 gram added sugar
1 gram protein
2 grams fiber
5 mg sodium
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