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Sugar Free Easter Basket Ideas

March 28, 2018 by Rachel Leave a Comment

Are you looking for some fun, sugar-free Easter basket ideas? We’ve got you covered. These Easter basket ideas may be sugar-free but they are sure to be a hit this Easter Sunday.

Sugar Free Easter Basket Ideas

Easter is one of those holidays that is all about the sugar. Some of the most popular Easter foods and treats are filled with sugar and very hard to avoid. I know as a full-fledged sugar addict, I have a hard time avoiding them so I have to have alternatives around to help me satisfy my cravings.

When it comes to Easter baskets, though, there are some great options that are completely sugar-free. I grew up with Easter baskets that were filled with sugar but my hope is, that if my kids have mostly sugar-free options, they’ll learn to love healthier options.

First, you’ll need a basket. I like to get creative when it comes to our baskets. I have a few classic baskets I’ll use, but some years I want to buy something new. When I buy new, I look for something that serves a double purpose so we can get use out of it after Easter is over.

Sugar Free Easter Basket Ideas

Here are a few of our favorite Easter basket alternatives:

  • ECOHIP Storage Baskets
  • StorageWorks Polyester Storage Bins
  • BUILT NY Bike Messenger Neoprene Lunch Bag
  • Fit & Fresh Men’s Douglas Insulated Lunch Bag
  • Spicy Relish Neoprene Lunch Bag
  • Lindberg Fabric baskets are classic
  • “wash me today or naked tomorrow” laundry basket

Here are some of our favorite sugar-free Easter basket ideas for kids:

Sugar Free Easter Basket Ideas

For younger kids, I love filling Easter baskets with little toys. They won’t even miss the sugar if they have a few things to play with.

Stuff like bubbles (we love this brand because they make such amazing bubbles but these little bubble wands would be so cute in a basket.

Craft supplies are always a hit, no matter what age your kids are. Here are some of our favorites:

  • Sidewalk chalk
  • Pipe cleaners
  • Construction Paper
  • Glitter stickers
  • An Art activity bucket

Books are always a hit. We like to include a book in everyone’s Easter basket at our house. It gives each kid something to read on Easter and really helps them get excited about reading. Mad Libs are always a hit. If your kids haven’t discovered those yet, this Easter Mad Libs book would be a huge hit.

One year we did baskets full of gardening supplies. We included little pots, kid-sized gardening supplies (like this cute little gardening set for kids), and seeds for each kids. We had a blast that Easter Sunday planning out our garden and planting seeds in each little pot. Since Easter always feels like the start of spring to me, it was fitting to be enjoying one of the best things about the season.

Personal care items are another great option. I always include at least a few things my kids need in their Easter baskets. It makes it way more fun to receive them as a gift. I try to do things that are still exciting, like a fun scented bubble bath or flavored lip balm (like these that come in such great flavors).

Stuff like sunscreen (this is our favorite), facial wipes, shampoo, a new toothbrush, or lotion are great options too.

Sugar-Free Easter Basket Treats

Sugar Free Easter Basket Treats

Even if you are going sugar-free, you can still have some fun treats in your kids’ Easter baskets. There are some great healthy and sugar-free options that are perfect for filling Easter baskets.

Here are some of our favorites:

  • Sugar-free gum (We like this brand)
  • Small bags of pretzels
  • Seasoned nuts (Check out these Keto-friendly Cheddar Bacon nuts)
  • Fresh fruit
  • Fancy Nut butter (we LOVE this pecan butter for something fun)
  • Unsweetened dried fruit (like these dried mangos)
  • That’s It Fruit Bars – I am OBSESSED with these. There’s nothing but fruit in them and they are amazing.
  • Bags of popcorn – Watch the ingredients on these. Some flavored popcorn sneaks sugar in but there are some great sea salt only popcorn options out there like this one.

Filed Under: Sugar-Free Life Tagged With: family, kids, sugar-free treats

7 Foods to Eat to Curb Sugar Cravings

March 22, 2016 by Rachel Leave a Comment

Are you looking for sugar-free snacks to help you curb your sugar cravings?

These sugar-free snack ideas are so good you won’t even miss the sugar!

7 Foods to Eat to Curb Sugar Cravings

Sugar cravings can be intense, especially if you have just given up sugar recently. It is so easy to give in and go back to your old eating habits and grab a snack filled with refined sugar. Having a few healthier choices on hand that you can grab quickly can save you from making a choice that you will regret.

These are some of our favorite sugar-free snacks. Many of these can be made ahead of time so they are ready when you need a quick snack.

Cinnamon Apples

Sprinkle a bit of cinnamon on some sliced apples and you have an instant treat. These taste so much like apple pie but with no refined sugar. Cinnamon is known for helping your body process sugar too so it’s a great choice to combine with the apple.

Cheese and Crackers

Protein is fantastic for curbing sugar cravings and it fills you up too. Cheese and crackers give you a great protein and carb boost that will tide you over until your next meal.

Sugar-Free Energy Bites

Protein Packed Cocoa Energy Bites

I love making homemade energy bites to have on hand when a sugar craving strikes. Have you tried our Protein-Packed Cocoa Energy Bites yet? I always double the batch because my kids love them so much that they can knock out a regular batch in less than a day.

Peanut Butter on a Banana

Banana’s are naturally sweet and when you add a bit of peanut butter on top you have a really satisfying snack. If peanut butter isn’t your thing, roll the banana in just a bit of cocoa powder.

Smoothie

sugar-free smoothie

 

Do you have a favorite smoothie recipe? Try making a green smoothie for a great boost of nutrition. If you want something a bit sweeter, we love this blueberry banana smoothie for a sweet (but sugar-free) treat.

Almond Butter in a Date

Dates are naturally sweet (and if you have never tried a fresh date you a seriously missing out). Remove the pit from your date and fill the center with just a bit of almond butter for a fantastic treat.

Sugar-Free Mint Gum

Sometimes you just need the taste of something sweet. Try chewing on a piece of sugar-free mint gum to curb your craving. I’ve heard people suggest that you try brushing your teeth when you want something sweet and that works surprisingly well too. Gum is a bit more portable though so it’s wroth keeping a few sticks in your bag when you are on the go.

What snacks help you curb your sugar cravings?

 

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Hi! I'm Rachel. I'm a mom of 6 who is working to cut the sugar out of my family's diet. After having twins a few years ago I have struggled to lose the baby weight. It turns out I had become insulin resistant. My path to weight loss started with cutting out all the sugar in my diet . . . and it was challenging. I found out that I don't just enjoy sugar, I'm addicted to it. Finding sugar-free recipes and tricks for dealing with sugar cravings has been so hard but I felt an immediate improvement in the way I felt and I lost 8 pounds within the first 2 weeks of going sugar-free.
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