sweet tooth

Alexa1471
Alexa1471 Posts: 52
edited September 28 in Food and Nutrition
I am in need of a few suggestions in what I can eat to satisfy my sweet tooth.

I usually eat a fair amount of fruit but this just doesn't do it! I only started eating fruit and veg (still don't eat them all and have plenty to try) about 18 months ago and I try to eat at least 4 out of my five a day. Because I'm still fairly wary about fruit I find the best thing is to encourage me to eat it is to "reward" myself. I'm after something that is low fat and low in calories but will satisfy my craving.

I'm a bit fed up with chocolate, weight watchers bars so would like something new. Yoghurts just don't seem to cut it and I think i may suffer if i eat biscuits.....

I'm trying to lose half a stone or more if I can make it. I'm currently 9"12 having lost 2lbs so far.

Suggestions very welcome! x

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  • swimmer23
    swimmer23 Posts: 70
    There's these new jello mousse dessert things that are sugar free and only 60 calories. they come in milk chocolate, dark chocolate, caramel, and mint chocolate. mint chocolates THE BEST THING EVER. my mom and I love them. hope this helps!
  • Shaysuki926
    Shaysuki926 Posts: 34 Member
    I cut up apple slices with strawberries, blueberries and raspberries and pour a fiber one key lime pie yogurt over it...mmmmmmmmm! Def not chocolate :D
  • Liz915
    Liz915 Posts: 123
    I, too, have a sweet tooth. I crave sweets all day long & I agree that there just aren't that many good options that I have found yet. I'm going to try the jello mousse things. Great idea! I also can suggest the Skinny Cow ice cream cones or truffle bars. Yum!
  • sharidiane
    sharidiane Posts: 212 Member
    I'm a big fan of sherbets, sorbets, sorbetos and italian ice. The good ones have 100 cals or less per 1/2 cup. AND ... I have a half cup ice cream scoop that I got from a restaurant supply. Now, I make sure I've got 100 cals left at the end of my day, and something yummy in my freezer.
  • vsyates
    vsyates Posts: 373 Member
    I like the Quaker Mini Delights. They're small rice cakes drizzled with different flavors. They're only 90 calories and satisfy my sweet tooth. Also, try the Vitalicious Vita Tops. I eat them topped with 2 T. fat free Cool Whip for a total of 115 calories. Very yummy!
  • heatherpelham
    heatherpelham Posts: 1
    That Jell-o pudding is amazing. Also, a friend of mine recently brought over some brownies. You make them with the Ghiradelli brownie mix. Instead of eggs and oil, you use a can of black beans (pureed). I was very hesitant to try them, but they are AMAZING. They were very rich and chocolaty. They're also high in fiber and only about 100 calories per brownie.
  • purplepollypops
    purplepollypops Posts: 323 Member
    I have a really sweet tooth too and I like the Weight Watchers desserts. My favourite is the Rich Chocolate Dessert which is around 70 cals. It's only a small pot but it's so sweet it satisfys my craving for a huge bar of Galaxy! I like the rice pudding too but that's around 115 cals.
    I also make up sugar free jelly (16 cals) and add some fruit (15 cals) (Tesco frozen mixed berries are nice) and then serve this with a Tesco value choc ice (95 cals) so you get jelly and ice cream for under 150 cals :smile:


    And I always treat myself to a Curly Wurly (115 cals) when I have spare exercise calories to use up :laugh:
  • sharidiane
    sharidiane Posts: 212 Member
    That Jell-o pudding is amazing. Also, a friend of mine recently brought over some brownies. You make them with the Ghiradelli brownie mix. Instead of eggs and oil, you use a can of black beans (pureed). I was very hesitant to try them, but they are AMAZING. They were very rich and chocolaty. They're also high in fiber and only about 100 calories per brownie.

    o_O

    I have 2 pkgs of this mix in my pantry that I've been pretending aren't there because I'm afraid of them - very afraid. I may try this, but are you SURE it's just a can of pureed black beans?
  • Alexa1471
    Alexa1471 Posts: 52
    oooooooooo jelly sounds like a good idea - didn't even think of that. I'm sure I've got some at home.
    Thanks guys!
  • sammys1girly
    sammys1girly Posts: 1,045 Member
    Edy's natural fruit bars are big popsicles with only 80 calories and they fill me up and are refreshing and yummy!
  • Luthorcrow
    Luthorcrow Posts: 193
    I have sweet tooth as well. I think you best strategy is to reset your sweetness expectations. What does that mean? You have to cut out diet foods, artificial sweeteners, and anything with any kind of added sugar or sweetener. It does not matter whether any of these processed foods have calories from sugar or not. The problem is that most artificial sweeteners are actually sweeter than sugar. No fruit, vegetable etc. can compete with that and will always not satisfy as long as you are training your palate to crave crazy unnatural levels of sweetness.

    If you can stick to a clean diet of vegetables, fruit, lean meats, etc. your palate will eventual adjust and those natural sources will taste much sweeter.

    Processed sugar and artificial sweeteners will just sabotage any attempt to eat cleaner and healthier.
  • Alexa1471
    Alexa1471 Posts: 52
    I think that the sweet tooth thing is more like a treat I give myself for eating the fruit.... I hate full fat coke etc so its not a sugar craving but more for something thats sweet that isn't fruit!!!
  • ladylu11
    ladylu11 Posts: 631 Member
    I love sweets! I eat a Quaker DIPP chocolate chip bar. to me it like eating a candy bar. They are around 140 calories but I don't care.
  • MimerT
    MimerT Posts: 195 Member
    I love the Planter's almonds with cocoa and/or cinnamon. So satisfying and good for you in moderation. A full serving is 160 calories for 24 pieces. I count out 12 and voila 80 calories! :)
  • pa_jorg
    pa_jorg Posts: 4,404 Member
    Try Dove Ice Cream Miniatures @ 60 calories each.
  • ar1356
    ar1356 Posts: 32 Member
    There is no way I could cut sweets completely form my diet so here are some suggestions that are healthier. Slim-A-Bear Klondike Bars, No Sugar Added Blue Bunny Bunny Tracks Ice Cream both are lower in sugar contant and kinda low carbs count. If you need something crunchy Pretzel M&M's are goos but have alot of sugar so only if you really need something sweet and crunchy not to cheat. Also, there are sugar free Resse's that are great. I haven't found any good sugar fee cookies yet.

    I hope this helps you not cheat, these are really great alternatives and I simply couldn't diet without them!
  • 2112540
    2112540 Posts: 71
    Here are my desserts I have when I'm craving!
    McDonalds- Ice cream cone(150 cals)
    Dairy queen- Fudge bad (50 cals)
    Wendy's- Junior frosty (100 cals)
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