Whats a good subsitute to chocolate?

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  • lisanume
    lisanume Posts: 127 Member
    1 hershey kiss is 22 calories.... supposedly all you need is a taste of something your craving to satisfy it.......
    I don't know as tho I buy THAT theory.... I LOVE MY CHOCOLATE!!! :love:
  • aallard02
    aallard02 Posts: 1 Member
    Have you tried fudgesicles? They are low cal and you feel like you get a lot more - some even have fiber in them.
  • danasings
    danasings Posts: 8,218 Member
    You could try the old method of beating cravings... when you really feel like chocolate, wait 5 minutes and do something else. If you're still thinking about it after 5 minutes then indulge yourself with 1 piece (or serving), log it and move on. I really like Lindt truffles for this reason because you can buy just 1 of them by itself in most convenience stores and it's under 100 calories.

    Those Lindt truffles are ridiculously good...the darker, the better. :)

    After the kids are in bed and I'm finally sitting down for a few minutes to relax is my biggest "craving" time. Swiss Miss sugar free hot chocolate is great...60 calories.
  • Bobby__Clerici
    Bobby__Clerici Posts: 741 Member
    I blend fruit with chocolate protein mix, then freeze it like ice cream.....:bigsmile:
  • danasings
    danasings Posts: 8,218 Member
    Smashed up cauliflower mixed with cocoa powder

    But you also have to sprinkle green tea extract or raspberry ketone powder on it.
  • PapaverSomniferum
    PapaverSomniferum Posts: 2,670 Member
    Smashed up cauliflower mixed with cocoa powder

    But you also have to sprinkle green tea extract or raspberry ketone powder on it.

    actually....chocolate raspberry mashed cauliflower might be good

    we just crossed the thin line between sarcasm and gourmet
  • tcmay72
    tcmay72 Posts: 82 Member
    you cant replace chocolate you will eat it but maybe try dark chocolate it has some health benifits, and because its stronger you may eat less. one square dipped in peanut butter so good
  • NicLiving
    NicLiving Posts: 261 Member
    Just curiouse, I love my chocolate but could do with a subsitute?

    Sex.
  • fihealth
    fihealth Posts: 165 Member
    cacao nibs in honey greek yoghurt = as good as ice cream! cacao nibs still have the calories and fat from cocoa butter but no added sugar! so scrummy! :)

    And I second the sex - it's better than anything. And if you're deficient in awesome partners, get a really nice vibrator. :P
  • Cherry_blossom73
    Cherry_blossom73 Posts: 51 Member
    I love chocolate, I have dark chocolate and low cal snacks like pudding, mousse or slimfast snacks.
  • skinnybearlyndsay
    skinnybearlyndsay Posts: 798 Member
    Nothing.

    Why would you want to substitute it?

    It makes me sad...

    :) Try dark chocolate. When I have an insane sweet/chocolate craving, I find a piece of dark chocolate (ghiradelli makes 86% squares) which are divine.
  • suttercm
    suttercm Posts: 189 Member
    If chocolate is a substitute for sex ... then wouldn't the reverse be true??? Personally I prefer having both though ... and even better together ;)

    Where the heck is the "like" button!
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    dark chocolate is actually very good for you. eat dark chocolate in moderation.
  • djk721
    djk721 Posts: 59 Member
    Chocolate Cheerios! Just plain, no milk.
  • meekaleeks
    meekaleeks Posts: 1 Member
    I use this for my chocolate fix. It has only 1 net gram of carb. I put it in my oatmeal, make hot chocolate, and use it to make chocolate sprinkled chex mix. Absolutely AMAZING!

    http://www.vitacost.com/just-like-sugar-guilt-free-hot-cocoa-mix/?NttSR=1
  • I use Raw Organic Cacao Powder....I add a little to my already chocolate protein shake in the AM, mix it into oatmeal, make my own hot cocoa with almond milk. Occasionally I mix it in with a little mascarpone, cinnamon and stevia for a low carb snack.

    Nutritional Benefits of Raw Cacao (Raw chocolate)
    http://vegetarian.about.com/od/beverage1/a/raw-chocolate-nutrition.htm

    Raw Cacao Powder – Health and Nutrition Research
    http://www.integral-health-guide.com/raw-cacao-beans/
  • IronSmasher
    IronSmasher Posts: 3,908 Member
    I've got these

    Eggs are good for you aren't they?

    http://www.cadbury.co.uk/products/Egg-'n'-Spoon-Double-Choc-3518?p=3518

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  • kyle4jem
    kyle4jem Posts: 1,400 Member
    I've got these

    Eggs are good for you aren't they?

    http://www.cadbury.co.uk/products/Egg-'n'-Spoon-Double-Choc-3518?p=3518

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    OMG... how tiny must those eggs be to come in at 195 Calories each... they look delicious, I must admit, but I'd be inclined to eat the whole carton in one go :laugh:
  • IronSmasher
    IronSmasher Posts: 3,908 Member
    They're egg sized. It's that they're full of scoopable fluff.
  • Izzwoz
    Izzwoz Posts: 348 Member
    I've got these

    Eggs are good for you aren't they?

    http://www.cadbury.co.uk/products/Egg-'n'-Spoon-Double-Choc-3518?p=3518

    absolutely! so is chocolate, as it is made from beans, it counts as vegetables!
  • jello1369
    jello1369 Posts: 36 Member
    There is no substitute for chocolate....ever!
  • Crankstr
    Crankstr Posts: 3,958 Member
    Smashed up cauliflower mixed with cocoa powder

    oh ,you!
  • Kelly_Runs_NC
    Kelly_Runs_NC Posts: 474 Member
    chocolate protien powder
  • crrc78
    crrc78 Posts: 207 Member
    dark chocolate :)

    I like endangered species 72% cacao bars I get at the local health food store-28 cals per square ....it only takes one to satisify you- suck on it not chowing down:) also dark choc is very good for you- helps deal with stress especially TOM days as well as being good for your heart :) enjoy:)

    Yep! Trader Joe's has 72% bars for $1.99 and they are huge so they last a while. They also have smaller ones if you need safer portioning!
  • jfrankic
    jfrankic Posts: 747 Member
    Eat the chocolate!!! Go for dark chocolate, all natural. I like Ghirardelli dark chocolate baking chips. Keep them in the freezer. 16 = 80 calories. Yummy!
  • amberlykay1014
    amberlykay1014 Posts: 608 Member
    PB2 Chocolate is only 45 cals / serving . Super delicious and versatile.
  • fbmandy55
    fbmandy55 Posts: 5,263 Member
    Fiber one 90 calorie brownies are amazing and they usually curve my chocolate craving.

    Fiber One ANYTHING makes me bloat up a whole pant size. It's painful.

    Just work it into your calories.
  • ironanimal
    ironanimal Posts: 5,922 Member
    Chocolate mix drinks can satisfy the cravings and will save a bunch of calories :D
  • Melo1966
    Melo1966 Posts: 881 Member
    If you like to drink hot cocoa my reciepe is 1 tabelspoon cocoa with a stevia packet and water, 20 cals of deliciousness.
    I also add chocolate protein whey in my coffee.:drinker:
  • Articeluvsmemphis
    Articeluvsmemphis Posts: 1,987 Member
    IMO, there isn't one. eat the chocolate you like in a serving size, be done with it. instead of using calories for a sub you only kind of like