skinny cow candy

kklindsey
kklindsey Posts: 382 Member
edited September 29 in Food and Nutrition
has anyone else tried these? they had them at the gas station when we were going to the drive in and i found them at walmart today. finally a real candy I can take to the movies for under 200 calories!

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  • velvetkat
    velvetkat Posts: 454 Member
    I tried them the other day and they made me sick.. I think it is the artifical sweetner in it. I think its called malatol. Gave me bad gas pains and upset stomach.

    Too bad as they tasted really good!


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  • somuchloveco
    somuchloveco Posts: 3 Member
    Yes and I think they are pretty good. I liked the little turtle ones better than the bar. Hope you enjoy your special treat and great job on your weight loss so far!
  • kklindsey
    kklindsey Posts: 382 Member
    so sorry they made you sick. I have only tried the turtle so far, bought a box of them and a box of the bars.
  • kbeach08
    kbeach08 Posts: 184 Member
    I loved them both! :D
  • kristiedavis1
    kristiedavis1 Posts: 95
    I liked the ones I got to taste. My youngest son took them for a treat. He really liked them.
  • pittsblue99
    pittsblue99 Posts: 277 Member
    the dark chocolate turtle ones are great
  • nikkidee1983
    nikkidee1983 Posts: 38
    The turtle ones are good. I didn't care for the bar.

    Russel Stover has sugar free candies which are pretty good, but beware that three pieces is about 160 calories.
  • trishtrish84
    trishtrish84 Posts: 237 Member
    I have never tried the candy but I do believe that skinny cow has ice cream. I seen them at CVS one day when I stopped in and they are only like 150 calories or something for the little container thing it comes in. I tried the chocolate fudge brownie one and it was AMAZING!
  • Schwiggity
    Schwiggity Posts: 1,449 Member
    It's honestly not worth the calories in my opinion. You get as much food as those crummy 100 calorie packs, so I guess if those do it for ya, then it could work for you.
  • dracobaby82
    dracobaby82 Posts: 380 Member
    mmm I'm gonna have to grab some of these next time I'm at the store!
  • dawnrenee567
    dawnrenee567 Posts: 292 Member
    I tried them the other day and they made me sick.. I think it is the artifical sweetner in it. I think its called malatol. Gave me bad gas pains and upset stomach.

    Too bad as they tasted really good!

    Ditto, I just can't do the artificial sweeteners anymore..
  • KotyTyler
    KotyTyler Posts: 3,739 Member
    Yes! I just had some today as an afternoon snack. I had the Dreamy Clusters and love them!
    Regarding the malitol, it is an ingredient and effects different people in different ways, but I've never had a problem with the clusters, turtles or heavenly crisps. Love Skinny Cow ice cream too!!
  • Chantielicious
    Chantielicious Posts: 3 Member
    Love them, buy them weekly. tast great, no weird side affects...fits into my calorie counting!!! Take them everywhere. I love all of the skinny cow products.
  • porterwifey
    porterwifey Posts: 1
    I haven't tried them but I have got to find something to fill my sweet tooth!
  • KotyTyler
    KotyTyler Posts: 3,739 Member
    Weight Watchers also has caramel chocolate patty that are 53 cals each, but contain malitol also, but they are to die for!!

    I get them at Walgreen's
  • singalls
    singalls Posts: 2
    They sound interesting.
  • funkyspunky871
    funkyspunky871 Posts: 1,675 Member
    :) I really love them.


    But, I'll be honest -- for an extra 80 calories, I'd much rather have an entire Hershey's chocolate bar... And butterfinger snackers are only 170 for a pouch.
  • KevDaniel
    KevDaniel Posts: 449 Member
    I find the whole Skinny Cow brand a little overrated, they cut out fat and add chemicals and still punchy a decent amount of calories. I will take fruit any day.
  • Dramatic456
    Dramatic456 Posts: 30 Member
    They're good, but as with any sugar-free/ reduced candy you have to limit your intake or they will realllly upset your stomach. People who got sick on them might have had too many in one day.
  • darconnor
    darconnor Posts: 49
    Love them, buy them weekly. tast great, no weird side affects...fits into my calorie counting!!! Take them everywhere. I love all of the skinny cow products.

    I tried them and said out loud, "Skinny Cow, you have done it again!". I loved the Dreamy Clusters. I bought some flavor that is a bar, too. I will indulge very sparingly. Had both for about a week and only had one pouch so far. Like someone said; great for the movies. I'm a muncher; and really ... as much as I am dedicated to a healthy lifestyle - I'm not digging the idea of eating an apple in the movie theater. lol
  • determinedcrystal
    determinedcrystal Posts: 75 Member
    i love the skinny cow ice cream
  • casirdms
    casirdms Posts: 145 Member
    I have never tried the candy but I do believe that skinny cow has ice cream. I seen them at CVS one day when I stopped in and they are only like 150 calories or something for the little container thing it comes in. I tried the chocolate fudge brownie one and it was AMAZING!

    lol ice cream is what skinny cow is known for. it's all delicious IMO
  • Artemis_Acorn
    Artemis_Acorn Posts: 836 Member
    Yep - anything with malitol or other sugar alcohols must be eaten in moderation or you will likely suffer extreme gastrointestinal distress! Whatever you do, don't eat the whole package in one sitting, or you will be very sorry.

    It isn't really an artificial sweetener the way aspartame or sucralose is - I think using it in moderation is fine.
  • rgprn
    rgprn Posts: 66 Member
    I have never heard of skinny cow. We have laughing cow cheese. I need to ask at my local store or CVS.
    I learned a painful lesson today. I was told to get the VIACTIV Calcium Chews by my physician. Being the
    chocolate lover that I am, and basically doing w/o chocolate nowadays, I'm thinking...'wow this is kind of like a treat
    plus I'm getting some calcium. Tonight I thought Id go ahead and chew 2 of them. Now I feel really sick. I wont be
    doing the Viactiv Chews for a while! More is definitely not better !!!
  • funkyspunky871
    funkyspunky871 Posts: 1,675 Member
    I have never heard of skinny cow. We have laughing cow cheese. I need to ask at my local store or CVS.
    I learned a painful lesson today. I was told to get the VIACTIV Calcium Chews by my physician. Being the
    chocolate lover that I am, and basically doing w/o chocolate nowadays, I'm thinking...'wow this is kind of like a treat
    plus I'm getting some calcium. Tonight I thought Id go ahead and chew 2 of them. Now I feel really sick. I wont be
    doing the Viactiv Chews for a while! More is definitely not better !!!

    When it comes to vitamins, more is DEFINITELY not better! You can overdose.
  • DashaDahling
    DashaDahling Posts: 19
    I love them, tasty but soooo small! :( My portions when it comes to sugar are really off lol
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