Tanya is the host of 5 Things
This week Tanya asks us;
What are your 5 guilty pleasure foods;
• Chocolate;
I don’t count chocolate solely as a guilty pleasure because it has a lot of healthy benefits. But since it is so yummy, one does feel guilty after eating a whole bar of “Intense Orange” by Lindt.
• Carbs;
While carbohydrates may not be a guilty pleasure for most people, for people with pre-diabetes or diabetes, having too many Carbs is not recommended. So whenever I have carby foods like nan bread, samosa or croissant I have twinges of a guilty conscience.
• French fries;
Fried potatoes, smothered in garlic mayo or sprinkled with garam masala make the ultimate guilty snack as it is mostly devoid of any good nutrients. But it is so yummy.
• Brownies with whipped cream and ice cream;
This is a decadent dessert that I love but indulge in very rarely as it is so calorie-rich that it can be equal to a whole day’s worth of calories. But it’s soooooo good.
• Pakoras;
I love pakoras. Pieces of vegetables dipped in the batter of garbanzo bean flour and deep-fried. These are served with mint yogurt sauce. They can be made with potatoes, eggplant, cauliflower, or spinach.
#Keepitalive
#5Things
I agree with all of those. I’ve had a craving for french fries for days. Luckily I can’t get out for them!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Cheryl. I have grandkids at home and they love fries. It is often that I sneak a couple from their plates. 😋😂
LikeLike
Love all your choices too much, now I’m triggered to gorge myself. Tis the season! 🎅🎄
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Dora. It is indeed the season. And that’s the perfect excuse. 😍😋
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh! These are great! I have been eating all day, but this post still makes me hungry 😀
LikeLiked by 2 people
That is one disadvantage of food posts. Lol🤣
LikeLiked by 1 person
We can always use the “holidays” to justify any weight gain 😂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yup, I have done it countless times. But then I do regret later
LikeLiked by 1 person
I am sure, I’d regret it too 😀
LikeLiked by 1 person
😂😅
LikeLiked by 1 person
Wow! I’m hungry now 😋
LikeLiked by 1 person
I am too. 😋
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m looking at your food choices and am sure wishing I had some/all/any of these. So good! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Barbara. So am I. 💖😻🥰💖
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yummy. I don’t eat carbs or sugar, so this list has a lot of things I can’t eat. But the Pakoras… that sounds like a guilty pleasure without too much guilt. 😀 😀
LikeLiked by 1 person
They are deep fried so lot of oil. But they are crispy and so good.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I noticed the deep fry, but still… better than a hot fudge brownie sundae! Lol.
LikeLike
I made pakoras last night but used broccoli………love them! Even my husband will eat them if I don’t tell how they are made. I also eat fries with mayo. I use jerk seasoning in mine though to dip the fries into. now I am off to fix some food since you made me so hungry!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I haven’t tried broccoli in pakora yet. Will do so. I love them with cauliflower. Thanks Suze.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I love every single one of the things you describe..
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks 🙏
LikeLike
The fries and pakoras are making me drool…
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks 🙏. One day l will treat myself
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ooh, those are some more of my favourites 🥰
LikeLiked by 1 person
I know. Thanks! 😻😋
LikeLike
🌷🌷🌷
LikeLiked by 1 person
my stomach/eyes were drawn to this post … I love all of these with the exception of the brownie! I’d forego it and the cream for a straight ice cream! That is one of my fav chocos; chips yum; that nan has something special in it, I’m drooling and pakoras!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Kate. All deadly for the diabetes control and weight.
LikeLiked by 1 person
geez fortunately I don’t have diabetes and after volunteering on a renal unit I pray that you take very good care of yourself!
But could explain why I don’t lose any weight 🙂 But then I don’t indulge my bad habits very often either 🙂
LikeLike
I do try my best Kate. That’s why these are on a guilty list! 😋😂
LikeLiked by 1 person
everything in moderation … we are a long time dead!
LikeLiked by 1 person
That’s so true
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh yes, brownies and chocolates! And I was able to taste pakora for the first time and I loved it!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Pakoras are so good. Thanks 🙏
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh no. I don’t have any forbidden pleasures as yet. Don’t know how long it’ll last though.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hope you can enjoy all your food without guilt.
LikeLike
Yeah I have balanced meals, allbeit mostly meaty but loads of veggies, blessed not to have a very active sweet tooth, and big on exercise and health. So tend to eat whatever I want without much fuss
LikeLiked by 1 person
👍👍👍
LikeLike
I so love these. But I’ve never had a pakora. Must try them.
LikeLiked by 1 person
You should. They are gluten free.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh my, I love all of those….feeling hungry!😂 Nice post, Sadje.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Jeff.
LikeLiked by 1 person
You’re welcome, Sadje. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
🙏
LikeLiked by 1 person
All awesome foods! I would love to taste those veggies dipped in batter, I love indian food!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks Carol. Most Indian places have pakoras on the menu
LikeLiked by 1 person
The next time I get Indian food I will try them xo
LikeLiked by 1 person
👍👍👍
LikeLiked by 1 person
Never had pakoras but they do sound yummy! I would agree with your other guilty pleasures and would probably add a coffee drink (latte or mocha) for my fifth choice. Nice list!
LikeLiked by 1 person
They are crunchy and spicy. I don’t count any coffee as a guilty pleasure, it is essential for survival. 😂Thanks 🙏
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ha, ha, you’re right. It is essential for survival!
LikeLiked by 1 person
☕️☕️☕️
LikeLiked by 1 person
I tried all of them before and it´s sooo tasty. Love them all!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Indeed, they are. Too tasty and not good for health, specially mine!
LikeLike