Desserts!

This will sound weird but Diet Pop cake/ cupcakes.

I actually made them this morning. Take any box of cake mix the kind you normally add egg and oil to and instead of egg and oil mix it with a can of diet pop. Bake following the directions on the box. I made large cupcakes, got 15 out of the box so only 106 calories each. I used diet sprite with french vanilla cake mix. I've heard Colas work well with chocolates and diet root beer is supposed to work well with spiced cakes. You can really experiment with the different flavours. I don't find the pop taste really comes through just tastes like cake and its really moist.

Can do this with brownies too. Just sayin. I made mine last week using sprite tho! NOM NOM NOM!

Arctic Zero ice-cream replacement. It's only 148 calories for a pint. You can get it at Whole Food Market. Some supermarkets have it also. The chocolate flavor and the coffee flavor are the best. :flowerforyou:

Great.
*Goes to buy brownie mix*

I would recommend having a reallllly good browse at the supermarket and also buying some sandwich bags I found some mini rice cakes that have chocolate/yoghurt on one side and they're about 70ish - 90ish cals a serve. There are 4 servings to a bag so I put them in the sandwich bags and I can grab one out for either one of my snacks or after dinner if I'm feeling snacky. I also eat them a lot slower that I would have previously to make them last longer

Some of the protein bars are ok too - definitely check the calories though I found a mini one that is kind of like fudge that is 100 calories but the rest were sometimes 4 times as much. I also have cups of tea and that sort of helps with my cravings of needing something sweet after dinner (even though I don't add sugar to mine)

An apple baked in the microwave with some cinnamon is yummy too

I know none of these are brownie-ish but still, they're desserty!

I love weight watchers chocolate creme cake at 90 calories

oh here, let me help you remove that stick from your @ss.
you're welcome

^^oops, that was intended for savageman. i'm awful at this forum thing.

ah thanks...maybe that will help me lose some more weight seeing the diet cheating is killing me

Why does eating "healthy" foods have to even be called a "diet"? You do know there are people who choose to not eat the so called cheat foods, practically ever..right? The original post was clearly asking for alternatives to brownies, not asking for people to tell her to just eat a brownie. Avoiding foods in my OPINION , that in the persons mind is not the best choice for them definitely will not cause them to develop a bad relationship with food..if anything it will cause a GOOD relationship with eating better quality food . It helps them become more educated on food choices, and often even find out new healthy foods that are just as satisfying. Again this is all my opinion.

It seems to me like you are just strongly against people avoiding junk food, but others sometimes just need to, or choose to for any given amount of time. Everyone is different and can choose what they eat, and why.

chocolatecoveredkatie.com

I like to cook, so I experiment with recipes to make them healthier. Remember that healthier doesn't necessarily mean they have fewer calories. But, I like to throw in a little whole wheat fiber or oatmeal to give a little more fiber. And, I like using almond milk instead of cow just for a little more flavor. I also generally decrease the sugar a bit, but just a little and only because I don't necessarily like things as sweet as called for. I'll also substitute half the butter or oil with applesauce - but no more than half.

I made brownies two days ago: 1 box brownie mix + 1 can black beans rinsed really well + water to brownie consistency.

Absolutely delicious. Next time I'm going to make from scratch so I can make it healthier than the box mix. Likely some varient of http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2012/09/06/no-flour-black-bean-brownies/

Oh and if you're looking for specifically brownies.
Ever hear of the "no pudge brownies"? They sell them at Trader Joes, health food stores.
You just use nonfat plain yogurt w/ the mix. And you can make a single serving too
Here's a link to the product on Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/No-Pudge-Brownie-Original-13-7-Ounce/dp/B000GZYAN2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1348543562&sr=8-1&keywords=no+pudge+brownie+mix

Not on a high horse, just saying what a pet peeve of mine is, as well as why some people just simply do not want to eat that stuff for one reason or another..hence topics asking for alternatives, not " can you tell me to eat a brownie even though I am asking for alternatives

This is the main point that some are missing. The original poster is clearly asking for alternative snack ideas. It isn't a debate about healthy vs. not healthy or macro is a macro. It is a request for alternative options. What works for one person will not work for everyone. If you can happily eat your brownie and add extra exercise and move on good for you. Someone else may have to limit carbs or sugar or whatever for reasons not mentioned. If someone asks for an alternative option, why not just give it to them or ignore the post if you disagree with the desire to have alternative options?

I think some people forget that not everyone has reached there goal yet... For someone who is just starting out maybe they don't want the extra fat and calories. Maybe they can't stop at just one. Maybe they are actually trying to change their eating habits and cutting out sweets is part of that. You don't know everyone's story so before you go cutting them down for not wanting to eat a brownie, why can't you just be supportive of their decision and offer a suggestion, or move on.. You don't have to comment. We're supposed to be helping each other along this journey.

Also. THIS. Perhaps it's the preschool teacher in me, but I simply do not get berating someone for wanting to eat a lower-calorie alternative, especially when those alternatives can be just as tasty as the higher calorie treat she used to enjoy. ETA for many that is part of the LIFESTYLE change, not a temporary diet. It isn't deprivation if you are still allowing yourself treats and simply looking for lower calories treats that you will also love.

I like the black bean brownies. I also like to use banana puree instead of oil/butter for a lower calorie baked good that is delicious, fluffy, and soft.

I agree Savageman, anything in moderation!

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