SwEEt TooTH - need ideas

devonette

Little Debbie 100 Calorie Nutty Bars -- less of everything than the regular nutty bars, but gives me the chocolate, peanut butter, sweetness and crunch I crave and leaves me feeling satisfied. Don't know if they are available everywhere, though.

http://www.littledebbie.com/products/NuttyBarSingles.asp

mogriff1

Here are a few things I like to snack on for a sweet fix:

Fruit
Kashi Go Lean cereal (1/4 cup) with a mini box of raisins or dried cranberries.
88% dark chocolate (sometimes I break in pieces and eat with raisins)
dark chocolate covered bananas
Kashi bars
Kettle Corn rice cakes
Peanut Butter or PB2
Sweet Potato Chips

jasper186

Try Chapman's frozen yogurt (I like the dutch chocolate) 1/2 cup is only 90 calories and it is really good!

StephanieHolloway

skinnytaste.com

PixieGoddess

Put some grapes in the freezer (wash them first!) and it's like bite-size popsicles! They're delicious!! And a great cold treat now that summer's coming up again.

Morgan103084

small pieces of dark chocolate do it for me - like the little dove squares or hershey bliss - they are about 35-45 calories per square. And if you have 2 - its not that bad.

i also have a bag of the Hershey's bliss dark chocolate squares. it gets me through the tough times.

JenJohn85

Try something small like a piece of dark chocolate, mini peppermint pattie, sf pudding or sf jello. As a treat I will have a mini ice cream sandwich. There are lots of weight watcher ice creams and frozen fruit bars out there. Good luck!

wurgin

i like licorice tea, its very sweet

sammi402

I like those jello temptations things. Low cal and yummy!! Frozen grapes work really well too as they are sweet and crunchy.



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wender125

Wrigley's Juicyfruit Dessert Gum. Apple pie is the best flavour, IMO.

bethanylaugh

skinnytaste is definitely awesome, but my suggestion - give it up cold turkey for a month. get it all out of the house, you'll find it's much easier to control once you eliminate your body/mind's dependence on it! worked for me!!

CarrieBeard

Try the Atkins website! they have great recipes! I like the Atkins bars too...

kbmnurse

28 m&m's =100 cal skinny cow Ice cream bars/cups yum yum about 100-150 cal each

Scatterdragon

Cut up a couple bananas, freeze them for threeish hours, then put them in a food processor with some cocoa powder and vanilla (however much depends on how you like it) . Processed up this tastes like and is the consistency of ice cream. So yummy.

thelovelyLIZ

I'm the same way. I started reaching for fruit when I want something sweet. There was an adjustment period, when my taste buds got used to natural sugars, instead of overly sweetened artificial ones, but now a piece of fruit as dessert usually satisfies my craving. A small piece of dark chocolate (like the Dove or Bliss individually wrapped ones) usually does the trick too.

autumnk921

Someone else has a topic of 88 snacks under 100 calories....I am sure there are some sweet ones in there as well...

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/588804-88-snacks-under-100-calories

wtdia

Haven't read through the whole thread, so I apologize for the repetition....I can totally relate. I will have strawberries with a drizzle of chocolate syrup (low cal version) and a few squirts of redi whip light whip cream, or skinny cow ice cream sandwiches which come in lots of flavors....vanilla, chocolate, mint ice cream, peanut butter, strawberry. I also bought some weight watcher candy ice cream bars. If I want something like a cookie...I will eat an adkins snack bar. Lots of protein and fiber for the bang. Now...I'm not on WW or Adkins, but will use some of their snacks/desserts in my meal plan. I follow my own plan and that is to make healthy choices and count calories. BUT we all want a treat, so then I just go for the reduced calorie versions. Now.....when I bake for my family, I try to also modify by using less oil/butter and substituting half the sugar in recipes with splenda. Not always, but when I'm craving something dessert wise and want to have some of what I baked. I also will put activia light yogurt, any flavor, in a mini blender, add some fresh fruit (strawberries, blueberries, etc) some ice and maybe an extra packet of splenda and make a frozen yogurt smoothie. Good luck

omanitshann

I;m the same way. I'll usually have something like Greek Yogurt with fruit and honey in it and if I'm really craving chocolate I'll have some dark chocolate.

cookierinthia

1 Medium apple sliced, sprinkle nutmeg and cinnamon on the apple slices and a couple packets of Stevia. Sprinkle with water, place in oven and bake on 350 for 1/2 hour. Yummy!

chetnabhatt

Same here. so I got myself Orbit chewing gum. 1.1 calories per pellet. Keeps your mouth fresh and germ-free.

LesaDave

Try the 3 - 2 - 1 cupcake

1 box Angel Food cake mix
1 box cake mix - any flavor

Combine both in a ziploc bag (best w/zip-lock or self seal). Mix well.
Remember that one MUST be angel food cake. And angel food cake has egg whites (in case you have allergies)

Whenever you want a personal cupcake:

3 tablespoons from the mixed cakes
2 tablespoons water
1 minute in the microwave
(Notice why it is called 3 - 2 - 1?)

You can even add fat-free cool whip if you want.

sweetlyRN

I enjoy a orange-peach slush. I use 1/2 cup no sugar added canned peaches(not the ones in syrup) and 4oz of Minute maid pure squeeze light orange juice, with about 5 cubes of ice and blend into a nice slush. If it's needs to be sweetened I'll add a packet or two of equal. It taste like an orange Julius! And it's only 60 calories!!!

sweetlyRN

@lesaDave.....This sounds great!!! What are the calories per cupcake?

mogriff1

We’ve all been there: hunger striking before the dinnertime clock, a sudden craving for something sweet, the need for a quick energy boost before working out.

The solution? A small and satisfying snack that won’t tip that calorie count over the edge!

The problem with snacking is when a quick nibble turns into enough calories to count as a meal, yet this list of healthy, low calorie treats is enough to please any palate.

This list is filled with sizeable options that are enjoyable enough to devour guilt-free without any diet damage..and while most of these snacks pack a nutritious punch, a few are clearly set out to satisfy that sweet tooth (see #23!). But hey, at 100 calories or less, it’s worth the splurge!

1. Mini PB&F: One fig Newton with 1 teaspoon peanut butter.
2. Chocolate Banana: Half a frozen banana dipped in two squares of melted dark chocolate.
3. Frozen grapes (any color): 1 cup (about 28 grapes), stuck in the freezer for 2+ hours.
4. Honeyed Yogurt: ½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt with a dash of cinnamon and 1 teaspoon honey.
5. Spiced Orange: One orange— about the size of a tennis ball— sprinkled with cinnamon.
6. Grilled Pineapple: 2 ¼-inch thick pineapple rounds (about 1 cup), grilled (or sautéed) for two minutes or until golden.
7. Berries n’ Cream: 1 cup blueberries with 2 tablespoons whipped topping.
8. Stuffed Figs: Two small dried figs with 1 tablespoon reduced-fat ricotta stuffed inside. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
9. Oats n’ Berries: ⅓ cup rolled oats (cooked with water), topped with cinnamon and ¼ cup freshberries.
10. Dark Chocolate: One block, or three squares.
11. Nut-Stuffed Date: One Medjool Date filled with one teaspoon natural unsalted almond butter.
12. Chocolate Milk: 6 ounces skim milk mixed with 2 teaspoons chocolate syrup.
13. Cinnamon Applesauce: 1 cup unsweetened applesauce. Or, try this homemade version!
14. Citrus-Berry Salad: 1 cup mixed berry salad (raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, and/or blackberries) tossed with one tablespoon fresh-squeezed orange juice.
15. Maple-Pumpkin Yogurt: ½ cup non-fat regular yogurt (go Greek for extra protein!) with 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree and 1 teaspoon maple syrup… like this!
16. Chocolate Pudding: One 4oz package. Try a fat/sugar free version or a homemade one!
17. Chocolate Covered Strawberries: Five strawberries dipped in two squares melted dark chocolate.
18. Tropical Juice Smoothie: ¼ cup pineapple juice, orange juice, and apple juice, blended with ice.
19. Vanilla and Banana Smoothie: ½ cup sliced banana, ¼ cup nonfat vanilla yogurt, and a handful of ice blended until smooth.
20. MYO Banana Chips: One sliced banana dipped in lemon juice and baked.
21. Baked Apple: One tennis ball-sized apple, cored, filled with 1 teaspoon brown sugar and cinnamon, and baked until tender.
22. Fruity Waffles: One 7-grain frozen waffle toasted and topped with ¼ cup fresh mixed berries.
23. Skinny S’more: Two graham crackers with one roasted marshmallow and one small square dark chocolate.
24. Cinnamon Graham Crackers & Peanut butter: Two graham cracker squares with 1 teaspoon peanut butter and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
25. Cereal and Milk: ½ cup rice krispies with ½ cup skim milk.
26. Milk n’ Cookies: Five animal crackers with ½ cup skim milk.
27. Warm Spiced Cider: 6 ounces apple cider with sprinkles of cinnamon and nutmeg, warmed.
28. Citrus Sherbet: ½ cup lime sherbet (about one standard-sized ice-cream scoop) with ½ sliced kiwi.
29. Café Latte: 8 ounces steamed skim milk with 1 shot espresso.
30. Jelly Beans: 25 of ‘em! Although we don’t recommend these.
31. Marshmallow Pear: ½ pear diced and topped with 1 tablespoon marshmallow fluff.
32. Protein Shake: One scoop protein powder with 8 ounces water (choose from tasty powder flavors like cookies n’ cream and chocolate peanut butter!).
33. M.Y.O. Popsicle: 8 ounces lemonade frozen in an ice pop mold, or use a small paper cup as a mold.
34. Apple Chips: Munch on ¾ cup of kinds like these, or use this recipe!
35. Carrots n’ Hummus: About 10 baby carrots with 2 tablespoons hummus.
36. Pistachios: A couple handfuls— about 25 nuts (Crackin’ them open will take more time and avoid grabbing 25 more).
37. Cheese n’ Crackers: Five Kashi 7-grain crackers with 1 stick reduced-fat string cheese.
38. Dippy Egg: One over easy egg with ½ slice whole-wheat toast, sliced (to dip in yolk!).
39. Cheesy Breaded Tomatoes: Two roasted plum tomatoes sliced and topped with 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
40. Curried Sweet Potato: One medium sweet potato (about 5 inches long) cooked for six minutes in the microwave and mashed with 1 teaspoon curry, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
41. “Cheesy” Popcorn: 2 cups air-popped popcorn with 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast— it’ll taste like real cheese!
42. Guacamole stuffed Egg Whites: Halve a hardboiled egg, remove yolk, and stuff the empty space with 2 tablespoons guacamole (avocado, lime, cilantro and salt).
43. Grilled Spinach and Feta Polenta: 3 oz polenta (about the size of a deck of cards) cooked with 1 ½ cups water and topped with 1 teaspoon feta cheese and a handful spinach.
44. Soy Edamame: ¼ cup boiled Edamame with 1 teaspoon soy sauce.
45. Dijon Pretzels: Two pretzel rods with 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard.
46. Crunchy Curried Tuna Salad: ½ cup canned tuna with 1 teaspoon curry powder, 1 tablespoon chopped red onion, and two ribs celery (chopped).
47. Greek Tomatoes: One tomato (about the size of a tennis ball) chopped and mixed with 1 tablespoon feta and a squeeze of lemon juice.
48. Shrimp Cocktail: Eight medium sized shrimp boiled and served with 2 tablespoons classic cocktail sauce.
49. Smoked Beef Jerky: About 1 ounce— look for low sodium versions!
50. Cheddar and Tomato Soup: ½ cup tomato soup with 1 tablespoon shredded low-fat cheddar cheese.
51. Kale Chips: ½ cup raw kale— stems removed— baked with 1 teaspoon olive oil at 400° until crisp.
52. Sweet Potato Fries: One light-bulb sized sweet potato sliced, tossed with 1 teaspoon olive oil, and baked at 400° for 10 minutes.
53. Cucumber Sandwich: ½ English muffin with 2 tablespoons cottage cheese and three slices of cucumber.
54. Turkey Roll-Ups: Four slices smoked turkey rolled up and dipped in 2 teaspoons honey mustard.
55. Mixed Olives: About 8 olives.
56. Antipasto Plate: One Pepperocini, a ½ inch cube of cheddar cheese, one slice pepperoni, and one olive.
57. Pumpkin Seeds: 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds, sprayed with oil (just a spritz!) and baked at for 400° for 15 minutes or until brown. Sprinkle with kosher salt.
58. Choco-Soy Nuts: 3 tablespoons soy nuts with 1 teaspoon cocoa nibs.
59. Wasabi Peas: About ⅓ cup of these green treats.
60. Balsamic Veggies: 3 cups raw peppers (any color!) dipped in 2 tablespoons balsamic reduction.
61. Cheesy Roasted Asparagus: Four spears (spritzed with olive-oil spray) and topped with 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, baked for 10 minutes at 400°.
62. Cucumber salad: One large cucumber (sliced) with 2 tablespoons chopped red onion and 2 tablespoons apple-cider vinegar.
63. Spinach and Feta Egg-White Scramble: Three egg whites scrambled and mixed with ½ cup rawspinach and 1 tbsp feta cheese. Cook in frying pan or zap in microwave until egg whites are no longer runny (about 1-2 minutes).
64. Crunchy Kale Salad: 1 cup kale leaves chopped with 1 teaspoon honey and 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar.
65. Chick Pea Salad: ¼ chickpeas with 1 tablespoon sliced scallions, a squeeze of lemon juice, and ¼ cup diced tomatoes.
66. Grilled Garlic Corn on the Cob: One small-sized ear brushed with 1 teaspoon sautéed minced garlic and 1 teaspoon olive oil, grilled until tender.
67. Pretzels & Cream Cheese: 15 mini pretzel sticks with 2 tablespoons fat-free cream cheese.
68. Bacon Brussels Salad: Seven brussel spouts thinly sliced and mixed with one piece lean bacon, chopped.
69. Rosemary Potatoes: ⅓ cup thinly sliced potato tossed with 1 teaspoons olive oil and a teaspoon of chopped rosemary.
70. Spicy Black Beans: ¼ cup black beans with 1 tablespoon salsa and 1 tablespoon non-fat Greek yogurt.
71. Caprese Salad: 1 ounce (hockey puck sized) of fresh mozzarella with ½ cup cherry tomatoes and 2 teaspoons of balsamic vinegar.
72. Goldfish: About 40 fishies…try the cheddar kind!
73. Chips n’ Salsa: 10 baked tortilla chips with ¼ cup salsa.
74. Mini Ham Sandwich: Two slices honey-baked ham with 2 teaspoons honey mustard rolled in a lettuce leaf.
75. Lox Bagel: ½ whole-wheat mini bagel with two thin slices of lox.
76. Chocolate Trail Mix: Eight almonds, four chocolate chips, and 1 tablespoon raisins.
77. Apples and Cheese: 1 non-fat mozzarella cheese stick with half of a baseball-sized apple (any variety), sliced.
78. PB & Celery: 1 medium celery stalk with 1 tablespoon peanut butter.
79. Cottage Cheese Melon Boat: 1 cup melon balls with ½ cup non-fat cottage cheese.
80. Carrot and Raisin Salad: 1 cup shaved carrots with 2 tablespoons raisins and 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar.
81. Tropical Cottage Cheese: ½ cup non-fat cottage cheese with ½ cup fresh mango and pineapple, chopped.
82. Blue-Cheese Stuffed Apricots: Three dried apricots with 1 tablespoon crumbled blue cheese.
83. Rice Cake and Almond Butter: One rice cake (try brown rice!) with 2 teaspoons almond butter.
84. Sweet n’ Spicy Pecans: Five pecans roasted with 2 teaspoons maple syrup and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
85. Apples n’ Peanut Butter: ½ an apple, sliced and dipped in 1 teaspoon natural peanut butter.
86. Chocolate Hazelnut Crackers: Four wheat thins dipped in 1 teaspoon Nutella (or other hazelnut spread).
87. Strawberry Salad: 1 cup raw spinach with ½ cup sliced strawberries and 1 tablespoon balsamic.
88. Cacao-Roasted Almonds: Pop in eight almonds like these

I hope this helps some of you get past those cravings without blowing your calorie count!

Cheers!

Jeff
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I just read this on another message board....some are not sweet treats, but great ideas nonetheless!

LesaDave

Whenever you want a personal cupcake:

3 tablespoons from the mixed cakes
2 tablespoons water
1 minute in the microwave
(Notice why it is called 3 - 2 - 1?)

You can even add fat-free cool whip if you want.

(and if I want my own personal CAKE...I make it a 6 - 4 - 1 instead. AN ENTIRE 'CAKE' for me!! SHHHHH)
If I'm making a 3-2-1, I put it in a cup.
If I'm making a 6-4-1, I put it in a bowl

dunlucelover

http://www.yoomoo.com/ - The Devilmoo helps with chocolate cravings!
No added sugar Jelly is great for something sweet.
Ryvita Fruit Crunch is also great,especially if you like a sweet biscuit with a cuppa.
Turkish delight and also Jaffa Cakes are low in fat,but don't go to mad with these.

Hope this helps.

kaye300

The Fiber One Brownies are yummy and only 90 calories!

rainbownerdsgirl

fudsicles are 60 calories, I just found this out Yay

SirBen81

Carmelized anchovies. Sweet, cheap, bite sized, lasts for 17 days in fridge, and loaded with protein.
http://www.maangchi.com/recipe/myulchibokkeum

Find dried anchovies at your local asian market.

beelive

Eat Salmon....it has really helped me to curve cravings for sweets.