I HAVE A HUGE SWEET TOOTH!!

Frozen grapes are great! But if you're like me, I need my chocolate fix Don't deny yourself, but be sure to count it. When I really, really need a treat I have a fun size Three Musketeers bar (63 calories). That satisfies my sweet tooth without totally blowing my calories for the day. I only have one a week, but it's a treat I look forward to.

Karyn

I have a huge sweet tooth too. My two favorite sweets that have something to offer in the nutrition category (but don't get me wrong, I eat my ice cream too are:
- 1/2 cup of non-fat Greek yogurt (I prefer Fage) whipped with a tbls of either Trader Joe's Cocoa Almond Spread or Nutella. Tastes like chocolate mousse and you get some good-for-you yogurt in there.
- A sliced banana with a tbls or two of Better N Peanut Butter (about half the calories of regular peanut butter and tastes great). Add a little non-fat cool whip and it tastes like banana cream pie.
Also Trader Joe's sells a good selection of mini desserts that are easy on the calories and very tasty. My favorites: Mini Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream on a stick and the Hold The Cone mini ice cream cones.

I am constanly craving something sweet, and unfortunately I cannot force myself to eat much fruit.

PLEASE reply with any sweet snack ideas that you feel are healthy, but not loaded with corn syrup and sugar.

Cocoa or cinnamon roast almonds, honey roasted peanuts, Skinny Cow treats (these may have corn syrup), a piece wholemeal bread w/ honey or jelly.

But, a big part of taste is learned behavior. Eat less sweets and you'll crave sweets less.

Honestly, protein powder or protein bars seem to help me a lot. And Greek yogurt (frozen or not) or those 100 calorie Trader Joe's chocolate bars. Good Humor has 100 calorie ice cream bars that are pretty good as well (not sure how much junk is in them though, probably not great).

I've been having those Trader Joe's Halloween Oreo copies that are delicious but 70 calories too... so one at a time.

I second the Trader Joe's Mini Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream sticks also. Delicious and got me over my cheesecake craving.

Dark chocolate - just a small amount really hits ths spot. Trader Joe's has 100 calorie bars and these cool tins with tiny triangles of chocolate.

Cocoa roast or cinnamon almonds

Greek yogurt - I like the key lime flavor eaten with a crushed graham cracker

Fruity herbal teas

FWIW - I used to have a terrible sweet tooth. I have found that eating more protein has helped me tremendously. I now can say no much easier or get by on maybe a stick of gum or a cup of tea. If I am on target for the day, I allow myself a treat each night - not necessarily healthy one, but within my remaining calories.

I can so relate! Once I cut out most sugary foods however, I have been able to satisfy my sweet tooth by eating just a square or two of good dark chocolate bars that are 85% chocolate, such as Alter Eco Blackout. If it is less than 85%, even if it is the same amount of calories, I will want to eat more of it. The really good chocolate bars can be pricey, but I think it's totally worth it, because I eat much less of it. Be aware that if you are still eating sweet foods, the taste of the 85% may not do it for you! :drinker:

You would love quest bars, less than 3 grams of sugar and at least 20 grams of protein in each bar, they can be purchased in GNC, vitamin shoppe or online. They are all very tasty and not processed like all other protein bars. My favorite is the chocolate chip cookie dough, double chocolate chunk, and Coconut cashew

I have a terrible sweet tooth. When I started MFP about 30 days ago, I was eating a lot of sugar. Every day, all day. I stopped bringing it into the house, and after a while, the cravings stopped. I do have a cookie or a bit of ice cream here and there, but I find that just makes me want more and then I backslide into old ways.
Things I now enjoy as my sweets are kettle corn popcorn, chocolate protein shakes, and grapes. Seriously, when I tasted a grape after not having candy or pop for a couple weeks, I couldn't believe how good and sweet it was! Also, this is not a sweet, but if I am really really craving junk, I make some hot peppermint tea. It has a nice flavor and fills me up.
Ohhhhh! And I can't believe I almost forgot. Edy's makes fruit popsicles that are made with real fruit and sugar, no hfcs. They are a good size, sweet, and only 70 calories.

Yum when heated.