Are you ready to satisfy your sweet tooth while boosting your health?

Welcome to Day 19 of our "Proven Cancer Strategies Revealed: 90 Days to Cancer Resilience" series! Today, we're exploring the world of healthy snacks and desserts that are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients to support your body's resilience against cancer.

The Importance of Healthy Snacks: Healthy snacks play a crucial role in maintaining energy levels, preventing overeating at meals, and providing essential nutrients. When chosen wisely, snacks can contribute significantly to a nutrient-dense diet, helping to reduce the risk of cancer and support overall wellness.

Delicious and Nutritious Snack Ideas:

1. Fresh Fruit: Enjoy as much fresh fruit as you want! Fruits are naturally sweet, rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. They make a perfect snack to satisfy your sweet cravings.

2. Dates Stuffed with Nuts: This simple treat combines the natural sweetness of dates with the crunch and healthy fats of nuts. Try adding an almond or walnut inside a date, or for a more indulgent option, dip it in homemade chocolate.

3. Energy Balls: Made with dates, nuts, and seeds, energy balls are a perfect on-the-go snack. They are easy to make and can be customized with your favorite ingredients.

4. Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies: Another great option for satisfying your sweet tooth. Check out my video on healthy chocolate chip cookies for a delicious recipe.

5. Brownies: A delicious and nutritious option for dessert. Watch my video on brownies to learn how to make them.

Raw Carrot Cake with Lemony Frosting:

Inspired by Danielle Arsenault at Pachavega Living Foods Education, this raw carrot cake is a nutritious and delicious option for a snack or dessert. It’s perfect for a grab-and-go snack or a healthy dessert.

Ingredients for the Carrot Cake:

• 1 ½ cups oats
• 2 to 2 1/2 cups chopped carrots (from 4 large carrots)
• ½ cup walnuts or pecans
• ½ cup dried coconut
• 2 Medjool dates (adjust to taste)
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• 1 cup soaked raisins (save soaking water)

Procedure for the Cake:

1. Process the oats into flour in your food processor.
2. Add the carrots, walnuts or pecans, dried coconut, maca powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and dates (if using) to the food processor. Process until the mixture begins to stick together.
3. Mix in the soaked raisins by hand, incorporating some of the soaking water to help the mixture stick.

Ingredients for the Lemony Cashew Butter Cream Frosting:

• 1 cup raw cashews (soaked in water overnight)
• 1/3 cup coconut butter (75 grams)
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp melted coconut oil
• 2 tsp lemon zest
• *1/4 cup zucchini (peel the skin off!)
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp water
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Procedure for the Frosting:

1. Soak cashews in cool water for 6-8 hours. Drain thoroughly and add to a blender.
2. Add remaining ingredients to the blender and blend until creamy and smooth. Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 - 45 minutes to slightly firm up before using.

Assembly:

1. Begin by placing a layer of the cake mixture in the mason jar.
2. Add a layer of the lemony frosting.
3. Continue to alternate layers of cake mixture and frosting until the jar is full.
4. Serve chilled but not frozen.
5. Garnish with shredded carrot, lemon zest, and chopped pecans.

Today's Simple Change: Challenge yourself to replace one processed snack with a healthy homemade option this week. Try the raw carrot cake or one of the other easy-to-make treats.

Conclusion: Making healthy snack choices can be delicious and fun. These nutrient-dense options will not only satisfy your cravings but also support your body’s resilience against cancer. Happy snacking!