You see, I've never been one to have the sort of sweet tooth that would have me eagerly waiting in line at an ice-cream parlour or engaging in a passionate dispute with the exhausted and underpaid waiter when the tiramisu I ordered didn't resemble a masterpiece from a Paolo Sorrentino film set.
My inclination has always been to appreciate the occasional sweet treat when offered, but I never actively sought out dessert delights for myself. Now, picture my astonishment when I received a diabetes diagnosis. Upon hearing the pretty much life-altering news, a multitude of thoughts raced through my mind, some hyperbolic, and some not quite-so.
However, the one that stood out the most, and now seems rather innocent in hindsight, was the simple exclamation, "Oh dear! Does this mean no more Tres Leches for me? I've never actually tried Tres Leches, nor had any particular craving for it, but alas.
Months went by, and somehow, a sweet tooth that I never really had began to make itself known. But what could I do about it now? Unless I wanted to risk glucose levels that would send my perpetually worried mother into a frenzy, I had to bid farewell to those cravings. However, it wasn't long before I stumbled upon the sugar-free elixir of life, stevia, and discovered places that crafted scrumptious sweets without the excessive sugar.
Healthy Hub's zero-sugar chocolate chips crumble just as a cookie should. Craving a quick caffeine boost on-the-go? Granville's gluten-free, refined-sugar-free espresso bites are small cookie balls infused with ground coffee beans, straight from the oven.
