Chocolate Lover...need suggestions

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  • Mom0819
    Mom0819 Posts: 77 Member
    Klondike No Sugar Added Ice Cream Sandwich - 100 calories
  • veggieluver2
    veggieluver2 Posts: 70 Member
    Aldi's Moser Roth 85 %
    Ghiradelli's 100 %

    Eat it and enjoy---in moderation, of course.:happy:
  • styledsky
    styledsky Posts: 121 Member
    Never give up good quality chocolate! This is my pick for the best of the best that I've had:
    http://www.valrhona-chocolate.com/ampamakia

    One square of that is quite big in size, so break it into pieces. Let it dissolve slowly on your tongue and move it around your mouth to get all the various flavours from it. Never just chomp through chocolate - it should be savoured from the unwrap, the snap (break it), the smell, texture, gloss, etc. All senses should be engaged or you're missing out on part/s of the experience.

    Chocolate is a passion of mine, not that you can tell (much) from that post... :)
  • AmandaDawnRN
    AmandaDawnRN Posts: 29 Member
    Love this from one addict to another. I need to stop and smell my chocolate more!!
    Never give up good quality chocolate! This is my pick for the best of the best that I've had:
    http://www.valrhona-chocolate.com/ampamakia

    One square of that is quite big in size, so break it into pieces. Let it dissolve slowly on your tongue and move it around your mouth to get all the various flavours from it. Never just chomp through chocolate - it should be savoured from the unwrap, the snap (break it), the smell, texture, gloss, etc. All senses should be engaged or you're missing out on part/s of the experience.

    Chocolate is a passion of mine, not that you can tell (much) from that post... :)
  • carpetbagger12000
    carpetbagger12000 Posts: 41 Member
    One square of 80% dark chocolate with a cup of tea every day keeps my cravings at bay.
  • Brianna72994
    Brianna72994 Posts: 887
    I love my chocolate. Fiber one brownies are my favorite "healthy" dessert. But it's hard to eat just one! But if you eat more than one, you definitely regret it...



    Also, strawberries with cool whip!
  • EjaneK11
    EjaneK11 Posts: 209 Member
    Has anyone tried the fiber one brownies which are 90 calories? I love chocolate too and yesterday bought Reese's. I loved every moment of it but the calories was depressing. So I am hoping the fiber one brownies will help.
  • Four_Leaf_Clover
    Four_Leaf_Clover Posts: 332 Member
    I second cocoa roast almonds. You can buy them - or even make your own with egg whites, cocoa powder, and sugar.

    I got a small tin of dark chocolate from Trader Joe's - the pieces are little wedges - very rich and dark and satisfying. They also carry a 100 calorie dark chocolate bar, but I have not tried them.

    My favorite would be dark chocolate covered almonds from Whole Foods, but those area little pricier in terms of calories.
  • sabimausl85
    sabimausl85 Posts: 219 Member
    someone told me about the arctic zero ice cream. in different flavors. also chocolate, and only 150kcal a PINT!!!
  • devore06
    devore06 Posts: 27
    Try pb2 chocolate flavor it an all natural powdered PB just add water and mix it together it is only 45 cals eat it with some fruit
  • GlassslippersAndFairyDust
    GlassslippersAndFairyDust Posts: 518 Member
    I'm in agreement with the majority. Get yourself a good 70-85% chocolate, I prefer Lindt. I have two squares after dinner every day and it definitely satisfies me. I've been a chocoholic for years and didn't ever think it would be possible to get my binging under control but I have. Like one poster commented though, take time to savor it. It's very low sugar at only 3 grams for 2 squares and 100 calories. I just make sure I save calories for it daily and it's good for you too.
  • pumpkinspice84
    pumpkinspice84 Posts: 160 Member
    Snack Well 100 cal packs have chocolate chip drizzle cookies that are really good. They help with my chocolate craving. Also Weight Watcher's chocolate raspberry ice cream is only 90 cal and really good too.
  • Topher1978
    Topher1978 Posts: 975 Member
    I started to write another reply to this, but it got very long, and I turned it into a blog post. My first MFP blog post. I was seeing so many chocolate threads recently, I just wrote a whole essay! hehehe you can read it here if you wish:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/Topher1978/view/healthy-eating-for-real-487691
  • 13suzie
    13suzie Posts: 349 Member
    Sounds like an interesting recipe! Thanks!
    for an extra specia dark chocolate treat, I made a brownie recipe, has no sugar!

    2 very riped bananas (smashed well)
    1 c. unsweetened applesauce

    Mix these two ingredients together very well. Gradually stir in remaining ingredients:

    1/4 c. flax seed mill
    1/4 c. flour
    1/4 c. cocoa powder
    1/4 c. dark chocolate chips
    dash salt
    1/2 tsp. vanilla

    Spread into 8x8 pan, Bake at 350^ for 25 minutes. Let cool before cutting. Cut into 16 bars. 51 calories each.
  • Adrini
    Adrini Posts: 56 Member
    Agreed! Green and black are so addictive. I have one square a day, still only 60 calories. Love it.
  • Julie10830
    Julie10830 Posts: 21 Member
    Chocolove candy bars... Almond and Sea Salt in Dark chocolate.. yummmm. you can have 1/3 of a bar (6 pieces) for 159 calories. My favorite. Tons of other varieties. You can find them at Whole Foods and other stores also. I found a couple varieties at King Sooper here in Colorado.
  • twinkiemon
    twinkiemon Posts: 216 Member
    What I do is I have one piece (usually a Hershey Kiss) for lunch because I'm a chocoholic too and if I don't have it eventually I'll really crave it and binge. It's just enough to satisfy my sweet tooth but not pack on the pounds.
  • benol1
    benol1 Posts: 867 Member
    Hi AmandaDawnRN,

    I am a chocolate lover too. If I may say so, I make an absolutely amazing three-chocolate gateau that has a dark chocolate biscuit base, a milk chocolate ganash on top and filled with a white chocolate mouse. Its so good that I've had people beating a path to my door to try it and I have contemplated entering it in the local agricultural show.

    As another chocolate lover, may I suggest you just give it up. You might find it easier than torturing yourself with eating a square here or there. Since starting MFP - I haven't eaten chocolate and I don't even think about it. I try and quench my cravings for sweet things by making friends with fresh fruit again.
    All the best,

    Ben
  • ladylaidler68
    ladylaidler68 Posts: 1
    :smile: FOR ALL CHOCOHOLICS Cadbury fredo frog is brill for that chocolate boost with only 79 calories a bar goes down lovely with a cuppa tea if you suck the bar till it melts in your month it lasts longer
  • rotill
    rotill Posts: 244 Member
    When I am really desperate and don't have a lot of calories to spend, I make cocoa from powder, with skim milk and splenda or stevia. Warm, comforting and delicious, if you start out with good cocoa powder.
  • littlemisschunky
    littlemisschunky Posts: 14 Member
    I'm the same, have just found some dark chocolate coated rice cakes in my local supermarket. Delicious, filling and only 86 calories !
  • PaulFromEssex
    PaulFromEssex Posts: 245
    I find chocolate protein shakes hit the spot nicely ... mmmmmmm
  • 89Madeline
    89Madeline Posts: 205 Member
    The darker the better I'd say! Also, I love the Reeses minis in dark chocolate. 2 pieces is 88 calories. I love them, because it's chocolate & peanutbutter, so it kinda fills me up and I will usually eat only 2 or 3 to satisfy me. It's such a nice little treat!
  • Pepper2185
    Pepper2185 Posts: 994 Member
    Sugar free jello pudding cups...dark choc 60 cals or sugar free fudge pops.

    I love those Jello pudding cups!

    I really believe that you can eat chocolate (good chocolate!) and still lose weight and maintain health. Have a little bit and enjoy it, and get in some extra exercise if you need to offset the calories. .

    Mmmmm chocolate!
  • ttiiggzz
    ttiiggzz Posts: 154 Member
    I walked into another section at work yesterday and they had a chocolate hazelnut coffee brewing... omg it tasted good.
  • tndejong
    tndejong Posts: 463
    i get these double chocolate protein bars from aldi. im not sure if you have one in your area. they made for a good quick on the go breakfast and also cure the chocolate fix. 170 calories a bar. you could play with baking recipes. sub apple sauce to make brownies? i found a devils good cake you make with diet pop on skinnygal website?
  • julesxo
    julesxo Posts: 422 Member
    I drink non fat chocolate milk every day. Love it. I rarely actually eat chocolate now.
  • hubtech
    hubtech Posts: 43 Member
    Hi AmandaDawnRN. I am a distributor for a line of Healthy Chocolates that I'm sure you would love. They use cacao that is blanched, unfermented, sun-dried, non-roasted and cold-pressed, which means it boasts eight times the levels of epicatechins and catechins, and four times the levels of procyanidins than cacao produced with standard processing. In other words, it's full of antioxidants, low in sugar and diabetic friendly. No waxes or fillers.

    The nutritional info is on the web site. Have a look - http://mxi.myvoffice.com/xotimechocolate1
  • sixpacklady
    sixpacklady Posts: 582 Member
    Wow lots of great suggestions!! I'm making a shopping list and planning to try the Green and Black. Where's the best place to buy this?

    G&B is available in most stores, health food stores also have them. But I get mine in bulk(12 ct) from iherb.:happy:
  • Topher1978
    Topher1978 Posts: 975 Member
    Bought 5 Intense Dark 86% Cacao Midnight Reverie Bars last night because they were on sale for $2. They are really good! It is 86% which is a little less than the Lindt I usually get, but it is delicious! 5 bars is 20 days worth of chocolate, unless I go for some hikes. I will normally eat 1.5 servings of chocolate on those days, which is 3 das worth for me. I always bring nuts, seeds, raisins and chocolate when i am hiking!!

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