best snacks to curb sweet cravings?

riahb2012
riahb2012 Posts: 27 Member
edited November 10 in Health and Weight Loss
What have people found works best to curb those sweet cravings?!
«1

Replies

  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    Working treats into your calorie deficit
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    milk chocolate
  • brightsideofpink
    brightsideofpink Posts: 1,018 Member
    I don't know about curb, but certain foods seem to satisfy my sweet cravings. Dark chocolate, and hot chocolate seem to hit the spot for under 100 calories each.
  • riahb2012
    riahb2012 Posts: 27 Member
    @SezxyStef‌ lol yes that would be my first choice! Looking for snacks to replace chocolate, sweets etc. But still taste good! :smiley:
  • TimothyFish
    TimothyFish Posts: 4,925 Member
    Hard candy
  • riahb2012
    riahb2012 Posts: 27 Member
    @TimothyFish‌ great idea! You mean like boiled fruit flavoured sweets right?
  • josavage
    josavage Posts: 472 Member
    I buy the Ghiradelli dark chocolate squares. Low cal and tasty!
  • KombuchaCat
    KombuchaCat Posts: 834 Member
    Anything with coconut.
  • Bekah1023
    Bekah1023 Posts: 1
    edited January 2015
    Maybe try snacking on baby carrots, they have a sweetness and crunch that seem to fill the void for me (sometimes).
    You might also try yogurt, I think Greek tastes the best and it is a great source of protein and probiotics. There are lots of flavors that mimic sweets (coconut, key lime pie, Boston cream pie, etc.). Sometimes I also add treats like shaved almonds or mini chocolate chips (I know, chocolate again, but a few of the mini chips add flavor without too many calories).
  • rides4sanity
    rides4sanity Posts: 1,269 Member
    I mix 2 tablespoons of almond butter with a teaspoon of cinnamon and a dash of salt. Then use it as a dip for carrots or celery. Very satisfying to me at least...
  • mitch16
    mitch16 Posts: 2,113 Member
    Dark chocolate works for me. I don't *love* it so I don't binge on it, but it has all of the chocolate-y goodness.
  • SergeantSausage
    SergeantSausage Posts: 1,673 Member
    Whatever you crave ... have it.

    There is no long-term success in denial.

    Just keep it reasonable and within your calorie quota.
  • aakaakaak
    aakaakaak Posts: 1,240 Member
    Meeeeaaaatt.

    Or really, anything with protein. It does some magical stomach filling thing to me.
  • cjhess2012
    cjhess2012 Posts: 2 Member
    I eat a serving of Honey Nut Cherrios, dry, in the evenings. It gives me the sweet crunch I'm looking for at only 110 calories.
  • Amisha136
    Amisha136 Posts: 38 Member
    An apple with about two servings natural peanut butter (make sure the ingredients are only peanuts - nothing else) kills all my cravings for sweet and fatty foods for the day. Also, you could get stevia, vanilla extract, and cocoa powder and whip it into plain greek yogurt or plain cottage cheese for a delish cheesecake like treat
  • wkwebby
    wkwebby Posts: 807 Member
    I'm a fan of the Brookside dark chocolate covered pomegranates. They have other chocolate covered things too though.
  • xMrBunglex
    xMrBunglex Posts: 1,121 Member
    After dinner I sip on a cup of decaf with extra Equal. Helps the sweet cravings AND keeps me from snacking before bed.
  • I like clementines, berries, or greek yogurt, they're usually sweet enough. I also keep a small stash of fun size candy bars on hand, having them individually packaged *sometimes* keeps me from going overboard when I need a serious sugar fix! Ooh and the "real fruit" popsicles aren't too bad depending on the flavor!
  • ltlemermaid
    ltlemermaid Posts: 637 Member
    I like to snack on fruit when my sweet tooth attacks. Late at night before bed I usually do a flavored tea with some sugar and that helps too. Sometimes thats not enough and I make due with eating the sweets just don't go overboard and work the rest of the days calories around it.
  • christylynn622
    christylynn622 Posts: 43 Member
    I have a bad sweet tooth, but since really recommitting to this on 1/5, I have found that eating plenty of protein with every meal has really curbed my cravings.
  • a_candler
    a_candler Posts: 209 Member
    I buy the 100 calorie packs. The little treats are enough to get rid of the cravings while easily fitting into calories
  • girlviernes
    girlviernes Posts: 2,402 Member
    I like nuts (walnuts, almonds), coconut flakes (naturally sweet). These are both fatty so you need to be careful about portions, but they are delicious and filling. The added fat will really help with your sugar cravings.
  • clambert1273
    clambert1273 Posts: 840 Member
    SezxyStef wrote: »
    milk chocolate

    stef you forgot the wine :)
  • aplcr0331
    aplcr0331 Posts: 186 Member
    I'm enjoying some Jolly Rancher Cinnamon candies. Pretty small calorie wise, and since its a hard candy it can satisfy more than eating chocolate for me.
  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    For me the best way to curb cravings has been to stop "snacking" altogether, instead eat five square meals (almost) every day, aiming for a tasty, balanced and varied diet with enough fat, protein and vitamins, and letting at least one meal a day be pure "comfort food" - fruit, nuts and cheese, or a smoothie, or yogurt with nuts and natural sweetener.
  • r5d5
    r5d5 Posts: 219 Member
    I like to have clementines or berries.
    mini marshmallows are also delicious :)
    popsicles are wonderful.
    i also like jello with whipped cream or puddings.
    aaaannnnnnd kettle corn popcorn in the single serve bags.
  • girlviernes
    girlviernes Posts: 2,402 Member
    Oh yes, another thing I like are fresh blueberries + pumpkin spice.
  • GaleHawkins
    GaleHawkins Posts: 8,159 Member
    Pork Rinds work well for me plus they have ZERO carbs.
  • fizzleh
    fizzleh Posts: 71 Member
    I just have hot water with natural sweetness in it like a little honey, jasmine, lemon or mint.
  • riahb2012 wrote: »
    What have people found works best to curb those sweet cravings?!

    Try water with lemon in it. People found works best to curb those sweet cravings. It takes about 5 to10 minutes, so find something else to do. Or try 60% cocoa chips. I think 16 chips are about 80 calories.
    riahb2012 wrote: »
    What have people found works best to curb those sweet cravings?!

This discussion has been closed.