How can I get my chocolate hit without consuming loads of ca

freckles88
freckles88 Posts: 44 Member
edited September 30 in Health and Weight Loss
Ok so I am a self confessed choco-holic. I have been known to eat chocolate for breakfast in the past! I find that after my evening meal I always crave chocolate pretty much straight away, but now that I'm trying to lose weight I wanna find some different ways to get that sweet fix without overloading on calories. Any ideas??
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  • thetrishwarp
    thetrishwarp Posts: 838 Member
    eat one square of a bar.

    or Jello makes these chocolate mousse cups for 90 cals.

    OR add chocolate protein powder to milk or hot water to make hot chocolate.
  • authson
    authson Posts: 233
    I have two pieces of dove chocolate almost every night. Yes I am able to stop myself and they are my little treat at about 80 calories for the two pieces
  • msblueyes5
    msblueyes5 Posts: 126 Member
    I freeze Yopliat Chocolate Whips and its a frozen choclate treat for 160 calories and takes a little while to eat so its satisfying!! SOO yummy!
  • cedarhurst2006
    cedarhurst2006 Posts: 378 Member
    My husband and daughter are choco-holics also. After dinner they enjoy their chocolate but have one piece of dark chocolate with hazelnuts to satisfy their sweet tooth. All in moderation.
  • missfittin_missy
    missfittin_missy Posts: 184 Member
    fiber one 90 calorie brownies are DELICIOUS! Skinny cow makes some down right tastey business too!!
  • MissAnjy
    MissAnjy Posts: 2,480 Member
    I eat one square of belgium dark chocolate. It's 60 calories. It gives me that little chocolate jolt and then i'm good :)
  • etarre
    etarre Posts: 147 Member
    Try really dark chocolate-- the chocolate flavor is really rich and concentrated and it's not super sweet so it doesn't make you crave more sweets after you eat it. I also like chocolate bars with a little bit of savor flavor-- Lindt makes a great bar that has a touch of sea salt, and they also have a chili flavor. I can usually (!) force myself to stop eating after 1 or 2 squares with those.
  • michiganderrdh
    michiganderrdh Posts: 151 Member
    I make chocolate Shakeology for breakfast :) Totally tackles my craving! PM if you'd like more info!
  • avalonfloyd
    avalonfloyd Posts: 44
    I eat Ghiradella Twilight Delight chocolate squares. I buy a bag of them and trained myself to only have one at a time. Some days I'll have more than one, but usually it does the trick, and there's only around 70 calories in a single square. The darker the chocolate, the better it is for you and this stuff is like 76% dark chocolate - any higher and it starts to taste like chalk and not really do it for me!

    It takes a little training but you can get to where you just have one piece of something and it'll satisfy your craving.
  • Nerdy_Rose
    Nerdy_Rose Posts: 1,277 Member
    Skinny cow clusters at 120 calories a packet. OR plain M&Ms: 34 calories per 10 M&Ms. Eat slowly and savor the chocolate flavor; I find that calms down my cravings. I've also been (occasionally) having a chocolate croissant for breakfast (clocks in at 237 calories according to MFP: Generic Chocolate Croissant).
  • lynn1982
    lynn1982 Posts: 1,439 Member
    Try dark chocolate that is 75% or higher. I like Lindt 85%. I felt like I could have eaten an entire pan of brownies last night. One square of dark chocolate took care of that!
  • sexforjaffacakes
    sexforjaffacakes Posts: 1,001 Member
    http://www.lowcarbmegastore.com/zero-carb-foods/miss-meringue-chocolate

    these are great, chocolate flavour meruinges, you can eat the whole box and not feel guilty as they are so low in calories!
  • sexforjaffacakes
    sexforjaffacakes Posts: 1,001 Member
    http://www.lowcarbmegastore.com/zero-carb-foods/miss-meringue-chocolate

    these are great, chocolate flavour meruinges, you can eat the whole box and not feel guilty as they are so low in calories!
  • michelleion
    michelleion Posts: 122 Member
    Bump! I would like to read more responses :) A square of dark chocolate or some chocolate chips usually do it for me. It is hard to limit though, I must admit!!
  • Improvised
    Improvised Posts: 925 Member
    I looooove Emerald's cocoa roasted almonds. So yummy, and filling!
  • butterflykisses9
    butterflykisses9 Posts: 79
    Special K chocolate Cereal ....DELICIOUS!
  • tony2009
    tony2009 Posts: 201 Member
    I usually get my chocolate fix with some protein powder after a workout. It takes away my craving for chocolate milk =-P
  • MrsJax11
    MrsJax11 Posts: 354 Member
    I put nutella and cream cheese on whole wheat toast and it feels (IMO) like I am eating chocolate cheesecake....I just use small portions of the nutella and cream cheese....
  • roseheart79
    roseheart79 Posts: 14 Member
    I too LOVE the Fiber One Chocolate Brownie which is only 90 calories. I also love the new Nature Valley granola with dark chocolate squares, which are 60 calories.
  • Flocker1979
    Flocker1979 Posts: 96
    I just discovered 100 calorie packs of dark chocolate almonds from Blue Diamond. Gives me my chocolate fix, plus healthy almonds!
  • lvfunandfit
    lvfunandfit Posts: 654 Member
    The chocolate shakeology is amazing! cures all chocolate cravings!
  • thumper44
    thumper44 Posts: 1,464 Member
    :smile: Chocolate milkshake... aka Chocolate protein shake.

    Can add, peanut butter, frozen or raw bananas, frozen or raw strawberries.
  • katg100
    katg100 Posts: 12
    Maltesers 37g bag is only 187 calories - its more than the other reply's but you feel like you have had a good dose of proper chocolate. Make sure you only buy the small indiviual bags though, if you're anything like me you could easily polish off a family sized bag and not even notice.

    :happy:
  • ukhennin
    ukhennin Posts: 221 Member
    Watch this video:

    http://bcove.me/57a6cqm0

    Tips on how to pick the best chocolate.
  • jennehughes
    jennehughes Posts: 51
    - alpro soya dark chocolate dessert- also as chocolate and butterscotch.. each 125g = 115cal

    - chocolate mini-milk lolly 1 lolly= 30cal

    - chocolate angel delight (I buy the cheap version from the supermarket..) about 100cal/ serving (although my serving sizes are probably twice that :$ )

    - alpro soya chocolate soy milk :33 thick and chocolatey 200ml = 152cal
    I used to pour it over those nesquik chocolate cereal balls for a huge chocolate hit

    - blend up dates with cocoa powder and a bit of water/milk and refrigerate.. it turns into these yummy fudgey chocolate

    urmm. can't think of anything else right now but will update if I think of anything else
  • walkingshoes
    walkingshoes Posts: 33 Member
    100 calories and sooooo yummyy! Frozen skinny cow chocolate truffle ice cream bars. They have these hardened chocolate stripes on the outside of the bar that just take it up another notch for the chocolate lover.
  • chachii26
    chachii26 Posts: 45
    I found a great option at Treaer Joes....Dark chocolate caramel wedges!! yummy...& only 60 Cal for 2 pieces!
  • sandy729
    sandy729 Posts: 232 Member
    Bump!
  • aray379
    aray379 Posts: 131
    I eat a square or two of dark chocolate, it helps cure the cravings. I use to hate dark choclate a few years ago but now it's the only kind I ilke (milk chocolate tastes horrible now). Plus, it has good-for-you fats in it and antioxidants!
  • DeeDeeLHF
    DeeDeeLHF Posts: 2,301 Member
    I agree with the dark chocolate lovers. It is an acquired taste though, so start with something like Ghirardelli 65% and work your way up to Lindt 90% cocoa. They make a 99% cocoa but is not available in most stores.

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