substitute for almonds & chocolate?

kmshred

traded in chocolate for diet coke. just ain't the same but you gotta do what you gotta. what do you do?

ALSO!

i'm getting terribly bored of almonds. anyone know of any good substitutes with similar nutritional value?

Forensic

Pumpkin Seeds! They're easy to eat like nuts, and just as good or better for you. :happy:

KeepingChocolate

As you can see from my MFP name, I won't be giving up the chocolate.
However, I *have* modified what I use for my chocolate intake. Instead of chocolate candy, I make up my own version of McD's Mocha Frappe. Tastes great, fewer calories, I know exactly what goes in it, and I feel like I'm getting a substantial amount of a treat.

For something different than almonds, I try pistachios or shelled walnuts. I think about any nut would do, but the hardness and sweetness of nuts vary. Sometimes it just offers up a little variety to break up the monotony.


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PegasusDeb

The other day I decided to cut my carrots up in "coins" instead of sticks. I don't know why, but I found they were more satisfying for a crunchy snack that way! lol Like I was eating chips, only orange... and healthy! :happy:

PegasusDeb

As you can see from my MFP name, I won't be giving up the chocolate.
However, I *have* modified what I use for my chocolate intake. Instead of chocolate candy, I make up my own version of McD's Mocha Frappe. Tastes great, fewer calories, I know exactly what goes in it, and I feel like I'm getting a substantial amount of a treat.

How do you make your frappe? I've got mine down to about 43 cals, but I'd be curious to know how you do yours.

kmshred

great. i will look into these ideas. thank you.


and maybe i'll start to cut my carrots all cute, like you too, PegasusDeb!!

milaxx

walnuts

xraychick77

dark chocolate is good for you..

i personally like dark chocolate covered almonds

melaniecheeks

Roasted soy beans, wasabi peas.

JenKoz4

This is going to sound a bit silly but instead of chocolate I make a cup of Vanilla Tea. It smells like cookies and it tastes like...well vanilla Tea. I totally trick my body into thinking that maybe we've had some cookies and its only like 15 calories with the sugar/milk.

wolfchild59

I alternate roasted edamame with my servings of almonds. And even have dark chocolate covered roasted edamame that I enjoy mixed in there as well.