Just an Autumn snack… 🎃

At this time of year, all the cafes bring out their range of seasonal drinks and pastries. You’re out shopping or meeting up with friends and family, so you just grab a quick autumn-inspired drink or snack to enjoy and get you in the seasonal spirit. You’ll savor it in minutes without really thinking too much. But that’s okay, because it’s just a cozy little autumnal snack…

These snacks can vary but are often quite high in calories. Take, for example, a cinnabon bun that can come in at around 885 calories. For comparison four and a half Krispy Kreme doughnuts contains fewer calories overall at 877. While I’m sure you could enjoy all of them in one sitting (I certainly could), most people probably wouldn’t. You’d likely maybe have one or maximum two at one sitting, rather than indulging in four and a half!

Obviously you can eat whatever you want and if cinnamon buns are your thing then go for it! But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be aware of the calories in some of the treats you’re enjoying.

Knowledge is power, so being aware of the calorie content of your favorite autumn snacks and our perceptions of what we consume is always a good thing.

If you want that cinnamon bun, have it and enjoy it. If you’d prefer to have a doughnut or two, go for it. Just be mindful of the calories so you’re making informed choices!

Happy autumn! 🎃