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Hey, Sole Sisters! It's time for my rambling style files, where I discuss all things rambling, from fashion to recipes to gear and everything in between.
Who else gets hungry in the late afternoon? After years of battling, I finally have my late-night eating under control. There are no tips or tricks, just some good old-fashioned willpower. Actually, one tip … I stay out of the kitchen.
I made a conscious decision not to put anything in my mouth after I walk the dog at night. The first week was tough, but like anything, I got into a groove, and now the urge is gone. Don’t get me wrong; I am not perfect, but I am perfect enough for me.
Let’s talk afternoon binging. I get really hungry in the afternoon, especially post-ramble or pickleball. Honestly, I could eat everything in sight. I’m famished.
What I have learned is that being prepared is half the battle. I started with cut-up veggies, but that just didn't do the trick. I love vegetables, but they are not so satisfying at 4 p.m. I added some hummus, and that certainly helped; however, I could easily devour a whole tub of hummus.
I have a smoothie in the morning, which I find so filling, but I don’t need or want to have another one. Truthfully, I was searching for something grab-and-go that feels like a treat.
Remember Turtles? Oh, were they delicious!! A Canadian staple!!
I call my version Healthy Turtles. They hit all my needs: They satiate my hunger, stop my sugar cravings, and don’t leave me feeling deprived. They can also be easily made for grab-and-go.
Here's the recipe . . .
Healthy Turtles
Ingredients:
- Medjool dates
- Crunchy peanut butter
- Melted chocolate
Method:
- Cut dates in half
- Stuff with peanut butter
- Dip in melted chocolate
- Chill in the freezer on a tray with parchment paper
You can use any type of chocolate. I like dark, low-sugar chocolate. I use crunchy peanut butter but feel free to use your nut butter of choice. I buy pitted dates, which are easier to manage. Add nuts or flaky salt to the top for crunchiness.
Full disclosure: This is not my recipe. There are a million variations on Instagram, TikTok, etc. This got me thinking, though: Why stop at dates? I had a little fun in the kitchen with strawberries, oranges, and bananas. Honestly, the possibilities are endless.
My favorite so far is… I don’t have one. I love them all!! Do you have a favorite?
The bottom line is that I’m just happy to have an easy, go-to snack that hits all my post-rambling boxes.
Happy Rambling!!
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