Today is National Hot Fudge Sundae Day!
Why on earth am I celebrating a day that honors such a fattening, unhealthy dessert? Traditional ice cream sundaes certainly aren't the best choice when we're trying to achieve our health, wellness and weight loss goals.
But......who doesn't delicious love ice cream covered in a warm, thick, decadent, melted chocolate sauce?
And.....what is life without a bit of sweetness?
When we continuously deny ourselves and tell ourselves we can't or shouldn't have something, what happens?
We want it more!
Here's my philosophy on all that! We should treat ourselves every now and then! Giving ourselves permission to indulge occasionally, decreases our desire. It keeps us from feeling like we are missing out.
Nothing will undo our health, wellness and weight loss efforts faster than deprivation.
Of course, I am a firm believer in making our food work for us rather than against us! That goes for ice cream sundaes, too! So why choose any old ice cream sundae, when we can have one that's just as rich, decadent and satisfying, but actually better for us? A sundae with hot fudge made from real dark chocolate. Hot fudge we make in our own kitchens rather than something we buy in a jar that's loaded with ingredients we don't want. Most of those store-bought brands of hot fudge or types we get in ice cream shops are artificially flavored! And loaded with sugar!
I have the perfect recipe, but first.............
Let's talk about ice cream. If ice cream made from milk is the only kind that will do, please do not use sugar free or fat free brands. Splurge on real ice cream made from the best and purest ingredients available. Check the labels. Avoid any brand that's artificially flavored or made with unfamiliar ingredients. Regular ice cream does have animal fat and white, processed sugar, so use it sparingly. The best and healthiest choice for ice cream sundaes would be a product like Coconut Bliss.
Coconut Bliss is totally Vegan! And it's made with healthy ingredients and no white processed sugar.
Vanilla Island
Rich Vanilla with a Tropical Undertone
INGREDIENTS: Organic Coconut Milk (Organic Coconut, Water,
Organic Guar Gum), Organic Agave Syrup, Organic Coconut
Cream, Organic Vanilla Extract, Organic Vanilla Beans
Coconut Bliss is so delicious, no one will know it's Vegan. Especially when it's covered in home made hot fudge!
Here's the recipe for the Hot Fudge from Christina Cooks!
½ cup coconut cream or coconut milk
2-3 tablespoons brown rice syrup
5 ounces dark chocolate, coarsely chopped
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 quart of vanilla ice cream
fresh fruit and chopped nuts, if desired
In a sauce pan, heat the coconut cream/milk through. Remove from heat and stir in syrup and chocolate until melted and smooth. Stir in cinnamon and vanilla. Adjust sweetness to your taste. Spoon ice cream into bowls and spoon sauce over top. Sprinkle with nuts and fresh fruit, if desired and serve.
Makes 4 servings.
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Enjoy!
Yours in Good Health,
Cynthia
xo
