Ice Cream Substitute

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  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    SnuggleSmacks wrote: »
    Skinny Cow snickerdoodle sandwiches are awesome! Even if you splurge and eat the whole package, it's only about 900 cals, but why not promise yourself one every evening and just fit it into your day?

    Those are really good...
  • Khukhullatus
    Khukhullatus Posts: 361 Member
    You might want to give protein fluff a try. you can find instructions on YouTube, and the stuff can be pretty damn good, especially if you freeze it.

    And to the side discussion, yeah it bothers me when people misuse the word "addiction" too, but it seems like she was just using a little bit of hyperbole here. A lot of people on these boards want to push the "food is an addiction" agenda, but it doesn't really seem like that was the case here.
  • Lizabelle1212
    Lizabelle1212 Posts: 252 Member
    I like the Edy's slow-churned 1/3 less fat ice cream. I eat it most nights as my dessert.
  • jojooo714
    jojooo714 Posts: 5 Member
    Blue Bunny Frozen Yogurt. Nothing is a substitute for ice cream, but I have tried the Strawberry Banana and the Vanilla in the Blue bunny (Not sure of any other brand) and I no longer have sweaty withdrawals. ;)
  • Khukhullatus
    Khukhullatus Posts: 361 Member
    Oh, I forgot. you can make a really good chocolate mousse with whipped avocado and some coco powder. It sounds nuts, but avocado flavoring is so subtle it completely disappears under whatever type of flavoring you decided to use (I like the coco powder because it also colors it). I've never frozen the stuff, but I imagine it would freeze up just fine. It's another recipe I'm certain is available online.
  • tibby531
    tibby531 Posts: 717 Member
    rodencala980 wrote: »
    I am horribly addicted to ice cream and I'm trying to find a substitute. Anyone have any suggestions?

    I take a small glass (not even a bowl), and weight out one serving of ice cream. it fits nicely in the glass, so I don't feel like I'm getting cheated on the portion size. and I eat it slowly, and truly taste and enjoy it. it's taken a couple years to be able to do this, but it's what works for me.
  • amusedmonkey
    amusedmonkey Posts: 10,330 Member
    climbing_trees wrote: »
    Frozen banana blended with peanut butter :) yum! I also like to add cinnamon

    I never understood this one to be honest.

    1 banana = 100 calories
    1 tbsp peanuts butter = 100 calories

    200 calories for a 1/2 cup serving.

    Ice cream = 150 calories for a 1/2 cup serving. 120 for light at slightly over 200 for rich.

    How is that different? (aside from the fact that ice cream tastes better)
  • Raynne413
    Raynne413 Posts: 1,527 Member
    I like frozen bananas blended with peanut butter, some cocoa powder, and a little sweetener.

    Skinny Cow ice cream is good.

    Love the individual cups. A lot of brands have them.

    I also like mixing Greek Yogurt with protein powder, peanut butter, and sugar free jello.
  • AliceDark
    AliceDark Posts: 3,886 Member
    I put greek yogurt cups in the freezer for a few hours, but that's not a substitute for ice cream. It's in addition to the ice cream I'm going to eat later.
  • DWBalboa
    DWBalboa Posts: 37,259 Member
    I get where you’re coming from, but I just make it fit into my day. I find sometimes all I need is a spoonful or two to satisfy the desire. I almost always have a half gallon of pistachio ice cream on hand for just such an emergency. If need be, I do a little extra burn to make it fit, but all the other alternatives mentioned above are pretty awesome.

    You just have to find what works for you.
  • Lizabelle1212
    Lizabelle1212 Posts: 252 Member
    amusedmonkey wrote: »
    climbing_trees wrote: »
    Frozen banana blended with peanut butter :) yum! I also like to add cinnamon

    I never understood this one to be honest.

    1 banana = 100 calories
    1 tbsp peanuts butter = 100 calories

    200 calories for a 1/2 cup serving.

    Ice cream = 150 calories for a 1/2 cup serving. 120 for light at slightly over 200 for rich.

    How is that different? (aside from the fact that ice cream tastes better)

    Agreed. Give me the dang ice cream any day. Although I do actually like eating my bananas with peanut butter, but I don't do it as a substitute for ice cream lol.
  • FoxyLifter
    FoxyLifter Posts: 965 Member
    I really like the Snickers or Twix ice cream bars. Under 200 calories and very satisfying! Also try looking for other single servings like those mini ice cream/gelato containers. Talenti also make a chocolate dipped gelato bar; raspberry, caramel, or vanilla. I think those are also under 200 calories each. In my opinion, there's no ice cream substitute that can provide the same satisfaction. This is a lifestyle change, not a crash diet. :smile:
  • tamisteffens
    tamisteffens Posts: 29 Member
    I buy the packages of individual cups of ice cream (100 calories each), but then (and this is probably going to sound stupid) I eat it with a baby spoon. I get more bites, it lasts a little longer, and I feel like I actually ate ice cream instead of had a bite of ice cream.
  • SnuggleSmacks
    SnuggleSmacks Posts: 3,731 Member
    edited February 2015
    One thing that helped me with portions of ice cream is to go out and buy an actual 4 ounce ice cream bowl. I got a fancy looking one from Crate and Barrel that was only a couple of dollars. A serving fills the bowl, instead of swimming in a sea of sadness like it does in a cereal bowl.

    ice-cream-dishes.jpg
  • Khukhullatus
    Khukhullatus Posts: 361 Member
    SnuggleSmacks wrote: »
    One thing that helped me with portions of ice cream is to go out and buy an actual 4 ounce ice cream bowl. I got a fancy looking one from Crate and Barrel that was only a couple of dollars. A serving fills the bowl, instead of swimming in a sea of sadness like it does in a cereal bowl.

    ice-cream-dishes.jpg

    I usse a coffee cup the same way, though my motivation was mostly laziness and dishes.
  • jdhcm2006
    jdhcm2006 Posts: 2,254 Member
    FoCoAlphaNerd wrote: »
    SnuggleSmacks wrote: »
    One thing that helped me with portions of ice cream is to go out and buy an actual 4 ounce ice cream bowl. I got a fancy looking one from Crate and Barrel that was only a couple of dollars. A serving fills the bowl, instead of swimming in a sea of sadness like it does in a cereal bowl.

    ice-cream-dishes.jpg

    I usse a coffee cup the same way, though my motivation was mostly laziness and dishes.

    I also use a coffee cup.
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    amusedmonkey wrote: »
    climbing_trees wrote: »
    Frozen banana blended with peanut butter :) yum! I also like to add cinnamon

    I never understood this one to be honest.

    1 banana = 100 calories
    1 tbsp peanuts butter = 100 calories

    200 calories for a 1/2 cup serving.

    Ice cream = 150 calories for a 1/2 cup serving. 120 for light at slightly over 200 for rich.

    How is that different? (aside from the fact that ice cream tastes better)

    because the sugar in the banana is better than the sugar in the ice cream...*sarcasm*
  • EmmaFitzwilliam
    EmmaFitzwilliam Posts: 482 Member
    I bought 4 oz bowls for the same reason. When I weigh out my ?85g? of ice cream, it looks much more satisfying in the small bowl.
  • The_Enginerd
    The_Enginerd Posts: 3,982 Member
    SnuggleSmacks wrote: »
    One thing that helped me with portions of ice cream is to go out and buy an actual 4 ounce ice cream bowl. I got a fancy looking one from Crate and Barrel that was only a couple of dollars. A serving fills the bowl, instead of swimming in a sea of sadness like it does in a cereal bowl.

    ice-cream-dishes.jpg

    I think this is a dip bowl, but similar idea.jhpckpgljjv2.jpg
  • Khukhullatus
    Khukhullatus Posts: 361 Member
    ndj1979 wrote: »
    amusedmonkey wrote: »
    climbing_trees wrote: »
    Frozen banana blended with peanut butter :) yum! I also like to add cinnamon

    I never understood this one to be honest.

    1 banana = 100 calories
    1 tbsp peanuts butter = 100 calories

    200 calories for a 1/2 cup serving.

    Ice cream = 150 calories for a 1/2 cup serving. 120 for light at slightly over 200 for rich.

    How is that different? (aside from the fact that ice cream tastes better)

    because the sugar in the banana is better than the sugar in the ice cream...*sarcasm*

    Don't be silly, we all know the fructose molecule is different based on its source. If it comes already in the form of fructose from a fruit it is healthy, but if it used bound into sucrose it is poison. Except it's still poison if it is fructose sitting next to glucose except um . . . wait, let me go get my flow chart.
  • crystalflame
    crystalflame Posts: 1,049 Member
    FoCoAlphaNerd wrote: »
    SnuggleSmacks wrote: »
    One thing that helped me with portions of ice cream is to go out and buy an actual 4 ounce ice cream bowl. I got a fancy looking one from Crate and Barrel that was only a couple of dollars. A serving fills the bowl, instead of swimming in a sea of sadness like it does in a cereal bowl.

    ice-cream-dishes.jpg

    I usse a coffee cup the same way, though my motivation was mostly laziness and dishes.

    I just eat it right out of the measuring cup because I don't want to get another dish dirty. Is that sad?
  • Khukhullatus
    Khukhullatus Posts: 361 Member
    crystalflame wrote: »
    FoCoAlphaNerd wrote: »
    SnuggleSmacks wrote: »
    One thing that helped me with portions of ice cream is to go out and buy an actual 4 ounce ice cream bowl. I got a fancy looking one from Crate and Barrel that was only a couple of dollars. A serving fills the bowl, instead of swimming in a sea of sadness like it does in a cereal bowl.

    ice-cream-dishes.jpg

    I usse a coffee cup the same way, though my motivation was mostly laziness and dishes.

    I just eat it right out of the measuring cup because I don't want to get another dish dirty. Is that sad?

    I do that with my Pyrex cups for oatmeal and things like that every day. There are days where I"ll only be washing my coffee cup and a few measuring devices.
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  • Raynne413
    Raynne413 Posts: 1,527 Member
    amusedmonkey wrote: »
    climbing_trees wrote: »
    Frozen banana blended with peanut butter :) yum! I also like to add cinnamon

    I never understood this one to be honest.

    1 banana = 100 calories
    1 tbsp peanuts butter = 100 calories

    200 calories for a 1/2 cup serving.

    Ice cream = 150 calories for a 1/2 cup serving. 120 for light at slightly over 200 for rich.

    How is that different? (aside from the fact that ice cream tastes better)

    Mostly because my boyfriend eats all my icecream. :( And I need the extra potassium. Helps with leg cramps.

  • jkwolly
    jkwolly Posts: 3,049 Member
    FoCoAlphaNerd wrote: »
    ndj1979 wrote: »
    amusedmonkey wrote: »
    climbing_trees wrote: »
    Frozen banana blended with peanut butter :) yum! I also like to add cinnamon

    I never understood this one to be honest.

    1 banana = 100 calories
    1 tbsp peanuts butter = 100 calories

    200 calories for a 1/2 cup serving.

    Ice cream = 150 calories for a 1/2 cup serving. 120 for light at slightly over 200 for rich.

    How is that different? (aside from the fact that ice cream tastes better)

    because the sugar in the banana is better than the sugar in the ice cream...*sarcasm*

    Don't be silly, we all know the fructose molecule is different based on its source. If it comes already in the form of fructose from a fruit it is healthy, but if it used bound into sucrose it is poison. Except it's still poison if it is fructose sitting next to glucose except um . . . wait, let me go get my flow chart.
    HAHA love it.
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    edited February 2015
    amusedmonkey wrote: »
    climbing_trees wrote: »
    Frozen banana blended with peanut butter :) yum! I also like to add cinnamon

    I never understood this one to be honest.

    1 banana = 100 calories
    1 tbsp peanuts butter = 100 calories

    200 calories for a 1/2 cup serving.

    Ice cream = 150 calories for a 1/2 cup serving. 120 for light at slightly over 200 for rich.

    How is that different? (aside from the fact that ice cream tastes better)

    I think this is more about eating natural than lowering calories. Banana and peanut butter have natural ingredients, and no added sugar.
  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
    crystalflame wrote: »
    FoCoAlphaNerd wrote: »
    SnuggleSmacks wrote: »
    One thing that helped me with portions of ice cream is to go out and buy an actual 4 ounce ice cream bowl. I got a fancy looking one from Crate and Barrel that was only a couple of dollars. A serving fills the bowl, instead of swimming in a sea of sadness like it does in a cereal bowl.

    ice-cream-dishes.jpg

    I usse a coffee cup the same way, though my motivation was mostly laziness and dishes.

    I just eat it right out of the measuring cup because I don't want to get another dish dirty. Is that sad?

    I put the pint on my food scale and eat directly from it until I reach the serving size I want.

  • SchweddyGirl
    SchweddyGirl Posts: 244 Member
    Get the single serving ice cream packs. They may be a bit more expensive because of how they are packed, but with the single servings you can limit your intake and still enjoy ice cream!
  • Holly_Roman_Empire
    Holly_Roman_Empire Posts: 4,440 Member
    crystalflame wrote: »
    FoCoAlphaNerd wrote: »
    SnuggleSmacks wrote: »
    One thing that helped me with portions of ice cream is to go out and buy an actual 4 ounce ice cream bowl. I got a fancy looking one from Crate and Barrel that was only a couple of dollars. A serving fills the bowl, instead of swimming in a sea of sadness like it does in a cereal bowl.

    ice-cream-dishes.jpg

    I usse a coffee cup the same way, though my motivation was mostly laziness and dishes.

    I just eat it right out of the measuring cup because I don't want to get another dish dirty. Is that sad?

    You wouldn't get any dish dirty if you put it on a scale and just ate your serving size right out of the pint.
  • The_Enginerd
    The_Enginerd Posts: 3,982 Member
    hollydubs85 wrote: »
    crystalflame wrote: »
    FoCoAlphaNerd wrote: »
    SnuggleSmacks wrote: »
    One thing that helped me with portions of ice cream is to go out and buy an actual 4 ounce ice cream bowl. I got a fancy looking one from Crate and Barrel that was only a couple of dollars. A serving fills the bowl, instead of swimming in a sea of sadness like it does in a cereal bowl.

    ice-cream-dishes.jpg

    I usse a coffee cup the same way, though my motivation was mostly laziness and dishes.

    I just eat it right out of the measuring cup because I don't want to get another dish dirty. Is that sad?

    You wouldn't get any dish dirty if you put it on a scale and just ate your serving size right out of the pint.

    Or eat the whole pint. That's a serving size, right?
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