When you want something sweet what do you reach for?

1cafeaulait
1cafeaulait Posts: 16 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I have a "sweet tooth". I love chocolate and cake but I'm looking for alternatives to satisfy my sweet tooth. I like fruit but please - humor me - I'm talking former chocoholic, ice cream sundae loving real life options. Yesterday I had a small chocolate truffle which was perfect! So if you have or had a sweet tooth what do you reach for when it strikes?
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  • 1ZenGirl
    1ZenGirl Posts: 432 Member
    I pretty much have to go for a little bit of what I am craving otherwise I could end up pigging out on other things to satisfy something that could have been easily solved with just a bit of....chocolate....ice cream....cookies....
  • Ninkyou
    Ninkyou Posts: 6,666 Member
    I have ice cream pretty much every night.... I just plan for it with my calorie goal. I like chocolate too, so sometimes I sneak some candy in there if I have enough calories.
  • SarahMS79
    SarahMS79 Posts: 45 Member
    I bought a smoothie maker. I add ice, one low fat yogurt and a piece of fruit...practically guilt free! If you are craving chocolate how about some low fat hot coco to take the edge off??? Have a great week!
  • KimberlyinMN
    KimberlyinMN Posts: 302 Member
    Sugar-free hot cocoa sometimes works or one marshmallow. That said, I really like some of the Quest protein bars. Their chocolate brownie nails the sweet tooth plus I'm getting 20 grams of protein.
  • bumblebreezy91
    bumblebreezy91 Posts: 520 Member
    My fiance!

    Oh, food. Jello rice pudding with cinnamon or Jello butterscotch pudding. Or a Fiber One bar. Mmm.
  • 9jenn9
    9jenn9 Posts: 309 Member
    I have dark chocolate just about every day. My current obsession is Chocolove bars with sea salt. For some reason, I can eat just one serving and not lose control. I can't do that with milk chocolate, though.
  • _jayciemarie_
    _jayciemarie_ Posts: 574 Member
    I used to HATE chocolate and ice-cream. Ever since I started this new way of life back in August--I constantly crave chocolate and I crave ice-cream. Someone told me to take magnesium--so I have. I don't get it. Why out of 37years have I disliked something that I now crave? (and no....I'm not pregnant! lol). So, I have Dove chocolates and Hersheys Simple Pleasures---but I can't just have one. If I have one I have 5. I'm trying to replace with fruit and yogurt. Oh...and Dannon Light/Fit Greek Yogurt has a new flavor--Chocolate Raspberry, and it is only 80 calories.
  • karmicwolf
    karmicwolf Posts: 1
    A couple of dove bliss dark choc squares. Always satisfies.
  • FattyFeast
    FattyFeast Posts: 23
    I occasionally have these moments even though I'm not really a sweet tooth person - I guess being generally more hungry all the time means that I fantasise way more about food than I used to! These fantasies usually culminate in imagining how it would feel if I were eating an apple turnover. Or flashbacks to the time I ate the most perfect light buttery croissant that actually tasted as good as it smelt. I LOVE those things.

    Anyway, relatively low-calorie solutions to my sweet moments:
    1. A handful of cereal. Not crazy sugary cereal but like Crunchy Nut Cornflakes or Cheerios. I just have a box in the kitchen and snatch a handful whenever it gets too much.
    2. Cereal bars... it feels like a lot of food and you can get some lower calorie ones. For instance there's a Coco Pops one which is like sweet AND chocolate AND yoghurt to eat, relatively large looking but only 83 calories.
    3. Hot chocolate. For instance there's one called Outrageously Orange by Options (that's the brand) and a mug of that is just 38 calories. It's so sweet you can make it with water, no milk necessary, and it definitely solves the sugar crisis.
    4. A pear. Surprisingly filling and sweet, plus it's fruit. I really rate pears as a snack o.O
  • BloodHost
    BloodHost Posts: 25
    Coco puffs and fat free milk. If I have the calories.
  • 1cafeaulait
    1cafeaulait Posts: 16 Member
    Sugar-free hot cocoa sometimes works or one marshmallow. That said, I really like some of the Quest protein bars. Their chocolate brownie nails the sweet tooth plus I'm getting 20 grams of protein.
    I'll have to try the Quest chocolate brownie although having just a bit of what I'm craving sounds like plan. I love hot cocoa...yes keep the ideas coming!
  • Npettersen
    Npettersen Posts: 11
    Skinny Cow chocolate truffle ice cream - 100 calories

    Lindt dark chocolate with orange square - 67 calories

    Dole chocolate covered banana slices - 100 calories

    Outshine fruit Popsicles - 45 calories each!

    Ben & Jerrys FroYo, calories are dependent on flavors but those flavors mimic their ice cream with waaay less calories.

    Sorry for all the brand names but it's easier to find at your grocery store if you can name it! As you can tell I don't live without sweets & I have already lost 13 pounds. Good Luck!!!
  • smand2000
    smand2000 Posts: 88
    This is becoming my standard reply: fage Greek yogurt (0 or 2%), chopped almonds (walnuts, pecans, peanuts, or any combination), and dark chocolate nibs or chips. If you're a super chocoholic, mix in raw cacao powder. Enjoy!
  • kiroshino
    kiroshino Posts: 11 Member
    A banana, if available. If not, yogurt.

    Only time I've given in so far this year is if it has chocolate, is chocolate, or tastes like chocolate.

    ... That probably didn't help. Still, like others have mentioned, a few dark chocolate squares is usually enough to satisfy my chocolate cravings for a while.
  • wrenegade64
    wrenegade64 Posts: 410 Member
    High protein/low fat greek yogurt (Dannon is the BOMB!)

    Sugar-free Jello

    Quest protein bars (again---the BOMB!!!---my favs are strawberry cheesecake, vanilla almond crunch, and chocolate chip cookie dough)
  • Runs4Wine
    Runs4Wine Posts: 416 Member
    I don't have a huge sweet tooth, but I usually make a cup of decaf coffee in the evening with some SF Syrup in it. It' satisfies my need for sweet and something to "eat" at night when I'm notorious for raiding the pantry.

    I've also had yogurt with some Kashi or granola in it in the past as well.
  • donnat238
    donnat238 Posts: 309 Member
    Not a big "sweets" person, but I do enjoy a cafe mocha K-cup each day! I also like the Quest Chocolate Brownie bar, usually have after a work out or carry in my bag for a quick meal fix.
  • brummyminx
    brummyminx Posts: 16 Member
    Sweet potatos! 86 kcal per potato!
  • brenn24179
    brenn24179 Posts: 2,144 Member
    gum, chocolate protein bar, chocolate protein shake, sugar free jello, no fat coolwhip,canned pumpkin with a bit of brown sugar and spray butter,.rice cake with peanut butter and jelly.
  • hmg90
    hmg90 Posts: 314 Member
    My fiance!

    Aww!

    For those of us who are single, low calorie hot chocolate. It usually takes care of the craving at only 35 cals. Only negative is the sodium though, which I try to keep low.
  • Ulwaz
    Ulwaz Posts: 380 Member
    Low calorie hot chocolate (options, galaxy bubbles, cadburys)
    Frozen yoghurt
    Frozen berries/bananas
    Treatsize/funsize chocolate
    :3
  • lilawolf
    lilawolf Posts: 1,690 Member
    Plain greek yogurt, real vanilla, some sort of fruit (strawberries and nectarines are my fave) and some splenda if necessary
    Plain greek yogurt with vanilla protein powder, frozen mixed berries, and a splenda.
    I've also heard of mixing with a instant pudding flavor of your choice but haven't personally tried it.

    1-2 squares of high quality chocolate. Right now I'm munching on Endangered species 72% dark chocolate hazelnut toffee (28 cals a square) which I will have with half a cup of black coffee and Milka noisette (hazelnut) milk chocolate (24 cals a square). So rich that I don't need more!

    Light (but not fat free) ice cream. Sometimes I'll have just one big spoonful if that is all I have calories for, and suck on it til its gone. The first bite is the best anyway! Currently Dryer's - Ice Cream Slow Churned Rich & Creamy - Carmel Delight (110 cals for half a cup)

    Chocolate protein shake with instant coffee and sugar free caramel syrup.

    Berries or nectarines with or without milk/cream or cherries, kiwi, watermelon, cantaloupe, grapefruit, mango, grapes (frozen or regular) or so many other great fruits.

    No sugar added fudge or real fruit bars (less than 50 cals each)

    Melt a bit of chocolate and dip strawberries in

    Oops: Forgot to put sugar free gum (I get the 80 packs at walmart for cheap) and hard candy from the bulk section/dollar store (cinnamon disks, worthers original, root beer barrels, the sticky strawberry ones are probably my faves)

    Also adding Passion tea from Tazo/starbucks. Very strong/sweet on its own for zero cals.
  • dlionsmane
    dlionsmane Posts: 674 Member
    I pretty much have to go for a little bit of what I am craving otherwise I could end up pigging out on other things to satisfy something that could have been easily solved with just a bit of....chocolate....ice cream....cookies....

    Totally this.. I eat what I am craving. I also allow for chocolate every day. It works for me!
  • RedRyderAP
    RedRyderAP Posts: 2 Member
    I find that a little high quality dark chocolate with a schemer of almond butter does the trick. Sometimes Greek yogurt with blueberries and lemon or lime zest will satisfy a sweet craving. I find that if I allow myself something, I am less likely to binge.
  • BigRedgw2010
    BigRedgw2010 Posts: 127 Member
    Try the frozen fruit bars. They are really good and only 80 cals. They also have a chocolate bar which is about 100 cals per serving.
  • Mojoman02
    Mojoman02 Posts: 146 Member
    Vitalicious Chocolate tops and muffins...found in the freezer section - Organic and Natural section. Also Skinny Cow ice cream sandwiches!
  • KeepCalmNGetyaSweatOn
    KeepCalmNGetyaSweatOn Posts: 361 Member
    Shamrock Farms Muscle Builder in chocolate. It's low in cals and sugar but high in protein. It has helped me control my ice cream binges :drinker:
  • SailorKnightWing
    SailorKnightWing Posts: 875 Member
    I have some individually wrapped Godiva truffles. 50 calories each.
  • marywilsey1
    marywilsey1 Posts: 2
    Graham Crackers sub for cookies, Applesauce or Yogurt subs for Ice Cream
  • henwoosa
    henwoosa Posts: 14 Member
    I also have a great sweet tooth, but am eating clean so can have no refined sugar! I have found a few good alternatives though!

    Amazeballs:

    200 grams almonds (you can also use a mixture of any other nuts - I like cashews)
    200 grams dried dates (even if you dont like dates, these are delicious you wont even know they are there!)
    4 Tbsp cacao powder (or unsweetened cocoa will be fine)
    little bit of orange juice and zest

    Soak the dates in hot water for about 5 mins.
    put almonds in food processor untill like a fine powder add all the ingredients and blend adding a little of the date water if you need.
    roll into balls
    roll in coconut if desired

    a few other treats I have are frozen dates - they taste so caramelly (it is a word!) and delicious
    Frozen banana icecream
    banana pancakes ( blended oats and banana)

    Lots of great ideas on this website: http://juliaandlibby.com/category/recipes/

    But if all else fails just have a few squares of dark chocolate and enjoy it!!

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