Are you a natural parent? Do you try to find the tastiest low-sugar, sensible-carb, no-filler, all-natural, out of this world amazing snack for your family?

Is it getting harder with the stay at home orders?
The team at Essential Massage Therapy in Sparta knows just what you’re talking about! We are also struggling with stock outages at the grocery store, closed retail shops, and bored kids. Fortunately, we have a great solution for you! We’re sharing one of our favorite guilt-free recipes for chocolate peppermint brownies. How can they be guilt-free? With great changes! Read on to find out what goes into these magic brownies and how you can use them to relax and have fun with your family!

Out with the Bad, In with the Good!
We know that many of our loyal massage customers are missing their routines—and so are the other members of their families! However, if you can visit your favorite Sparta massage office for a relaxing Swedish massage, you can still treat your body with healthy ingredients packed with fiber, protein, and antioxidants. Wait, wasn’t this a dessert recipe? Surprise—by swapping out empty calories in flour and white sugar, and replacing these with healthier ingredients including black beans, honey, and unsweetened cocoa powder, you can get the same fudgy, chewy brownies without the bad stuff. And a few drops of peppermint essential oils add a refreshing boost that knocks candy canes right out of the competition!

Make A Big Production
Normally, you’re telling your family “stop making a big deal out of things,” but with little else available for entertainment, it’s time to make these brownies a family production! Entertain bored kiddos and let them help with measuring and stirring, or step up your homeschool game by having older kids double or halve the recipe. While they bake, make it a science experiment and predict whether the beans will taste like beans (hint: they don’t!), or delicious brownies. Staying at home with a romantic partner, or enjoying a quiet evening after the kids have gone to bed? Explore the romantic notes of chocolate and make your own “date night” with dessert, your favorite beverage, and a DIY massage!

Finding ways to indulge during this unique time can be a challenge. However, with high-quality, all-natural essential oils from our partners at Young Living, you can make relaxation and sweet treats easy! Visit the Essential Massage Therapy website today for more great tips, DIY massage advice, and for future gift cards!