5 Healthier Store Bought Sweets
If there are 2 things I’m passionate about it’s my desserts and my time. I definitely have some form of dessert everyday, so I like to keep our kitchen stocked with healthier options that I can enjoy without any mental or physical repercussions. But as I mentioned, time is a valuable thing and therefore I like to make eating healthy desserts as convenient and simple as possible. As a result, I’ve tested and tried every healthy(ish) sweet on the shelf, because I’m not willing to skip dessert in the name of health if I don’t need to, and you shouldn’t either.
Below are my top 5 favorite healthier dessert options that you can buy at the supermarket and keep on hand when your sweet tooth hit.
5 Healthier Store Bought Sweets
Simple Mills Chocolate Chip Cooks: like the name, these cookies contain simple (and clean) ingredients and while they look and taste like cookies, I have a hard time finding anything unhealthy about them. The taste is delicious and even my 3 year old son loves these for a snack, so dig in and enjoy.
Aldens Organic ice cream or Good Pop oat milk ice cream: Whether you’re here for the dairy or you’d rather stick to plant-based desserts, there are definitely a good amount of options out there. My favorite real ice cream is Aldens Organic (mint chocolate chip for me). I like that it’s real ice cream vs. frozen yogurt or low fat soft serve, because at the end of the day the real thing is actually better for you and easier on your body to digest, and it’s organic, which helps ensure that the quality of the dairy is good as well as cleaner ingredients.
Smart Sweets gummies: If your craving for sweets falls in the gummy category, which is my number one choice, these smart sweets are seriously delicious and manage to be void of all the unhealthy sugars that your typical sour patch kids have like high fructose corn syrup. I often find myself justifying just how healthy these are, so keep in mind that it’s still sugar, so tread lightly ;).
Boom Chicka Pop: No matter what flavor popcorn you’re craving, Boom Chicka Pop has a delicious option. A favorite in our house is the Sweet and Salty flavor which gives you the perfect balance of… you guessed it, sweet and salty, and it leaves me licking my fingers clean and michael watching me in disgust.
Unreal Snacks: Again, you can’t go wrong with this brand, but the dark chocolate peanut gems are true little gems that are delicious and bite-sized and the best mix of dark chocolate and salty nuts. I’m a fan of the brand Unreal as they use simple and cleaner ingredients without sacrificing the taste or texture.
This list should get you started, but there’s definitely more coming your way soon. And if you have some favorite healthier store-bought desserts that you love, please share!
