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

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  • aray379
    aray379 Posts: 131
    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.

    Ah, dark chocolate with sea salt is sooo good! I thought it would be horrible but it's my favorite!
  • atsteele
    atsteele Posts: 1,358 Member
    Chocolate kisses!! MMmmmmmm
  • cornerofgreystreet
    cornerofgreystreet Posts: 180 Member
    I prefer milk chocolate so I stick to hersheys kisses. They are only 22 calories for one kiss. I usually have two and then my craving is satisfied!
  • MissMaryMac33
    MissMaryMac33 Posts: 1,433 Member
    I make chocolate protein shakes -- and i've also made brownies using black beans which are really yummy!

    Of course chocolate can actually be good for you too --- if I feel like having some I do it! It's all in moderation...just track the calories and account for them --- win-win :) Walk an extra mile and no guilt!
  • freckles88
    freckles88 Posts: 44 Member
    I hae to say,dark chocolate just does not do it for me, its too bitter. Needs to be milk all the way! I had forgotten about skinny cow though, those will defo be making there way into my shopping trolley this week! x
  • LLaDonna
    LLaDonna Posts: 126
    I'm a big fan of endangered species' bug bites - squares of dark chocolate that are 50 cals each. Check the website to locate a store near you: www.chocolatebar.com
  • AlmaMC
    AlmaMC Posts: 7
    Vitatops are really good. They are big, filling, and only 100 calories. They have different flavores. My favorite is Fudgy Peanut Butter Chip VitaTops. I usually add a little bit of fat free whip cream (5-10 calories) to it, and it makes a really good dessert. Check out the http://www.vitalicious.com/ for more details. You can order them online or get them at the local grocery stores in the freezer section. They are really yummy, and very good replacement for chocolate cravings.

    Check also out http://www.hungry-girl.com/ . She has lots of ideas on how to eat everything, and how to prepare a healthy/low calorie version of anything. Subscribe to her daily newsletter. It's very helpful, and informative. She also has a cooking show.
  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
    Another fan of the provamel soy dessert here - especially if eaten with a small spoon, as it takes ages to finish the pot and feels really indulgent.
  • Kohadre
    Kohadre Posts: 316
    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??

    If you having milk, mix some co-coa powder into it, most co-coa powders only have 10 calories

    if you having oatmeal, again mix some co-coa powder into it

    Vanilla protein shake? - Co-coa powder :D

    Peanut butter sandwich - It's peanut butter co-coa powder time.
  • phinners
    phinners Posts: 524 Member
    Have some choc if you want, but dont take the piss and scoff the lot - is my motto.


    I never used to like dark chocolate but I recently bought some Godiva chocolate for my partner, (70% cocao), I tried a bit thinking it would be rank, and I found I really like it. So if I want chocoloate I will have one of his Godivas and I find that is enough to curb any craving for me. I think its to do with the high cocoa %.
  • Riebop
    Riebop Posts: 275
    I looooove Emerald's cocoa roasted almonds. So yummy, and filling!

    Love those! Also, Hershey has little 100 cal candy bars. I found them yesterday down the candy aisle. I got the Reese's one. Taste's just like a Reese's Peanut butter cup without all the fat and calories. Ghiardelli's Twilight Delight is my favorite! However, I can easily consume the whole bar without thinking about so I don't buy it. That'd be a great place to start if you want to try dark chocolate. It's not too bitter and has a nice citrus tang in the background.
  • chocolateandvodka
    chocolateandvodka Posts: 1,850 Member
    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??

    i do eat chocolate for breakfast - special K chocolatey delight cereal to be specific. :) works for me...
    plus i tend to make sugar free/fat free instant chocolate pudding at home with 1% milk
    i can't live without chocolate. seriously... :laugh::laugh::laugh:
  • maddymama
    maddymama Posts: 1,183 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!!
    I second the chocolate chips... I put them in a little bowl and eat them one by one. I feel like I've eaten a ton of chocolate, when it's only been a tbs or two.
  • CoryIda
    CoryIda Posts: 7,870 Member
    Almond milk hot cocoa -
    1 cup original almond milk, heated up (60 cal)
    1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder (15 cals)
    Stevia - sweeten to taste (0 cal)
    Use a whisk to combine and it also adds a yummy foamy froth to the top.

    Enjoy your chocolatey deliciousness for only 75 calories! :)
  • cammers74
    cammers74 Posts: 45
    A Cadbury Freddo bar is only about 90 cals and usually does the job for me (unless its like last night where I scoffed nearly a whole box of Maltesers!! Oh well, they are lighter than oridinary chocolate...!!!!)

    Feel free to add me too, Im in Berkshire, UK! x
  • bigislandgrrl
    bigislandgrrl Posts: 196 Member
    I have a bowl of cocoa puffs with 1/2 cup 2% milk. 150 calories and you get a shot of chocolate milk at the end. My guilty pleasure.
  • AshleyNicole8686
    AshleyNicole8686 Posts: 103 Member
    Chocolate rice cakes (if you have crunchy cravings too) 60 cal
    fiber plus granola bars in chocolate chip :) 120 cal
    60 calorie chocolate pudding is also a favorite of mine
  • TheNewLeah
    TheNewLeah Posts: 7
    This may have been mentioned previously, but I am a solid believer in Organic DARK Chocolate. My favourite is Whistler Pocket Dark, with 72% Cacao. Its incredibly tasty, and you don't need a lot of feel satisfied. However, if you do want a bit more, half the ENTIRE bar is only 220 calories and only 10 grams of sugar. There's more sugar in a banana! I break the bar into quarters and stash them around in emergency spots. Typically the back of the freezer :)
  • beaglegal
    beaglegal Posts: 15
    tootsie pops
  • pdpmcm1980
    pdpmcm1980 Posts: 18 Member
    I go for Curly Wurlys which are 115 calories, or a miniature Green and Blacks chocolate (from the selection pack) which are around 80 cals each.
  • menacingsprite
    menacingsprite Posts: 37 Member
    I'm not sure where you live and or whether you have an Aldi, they make these Ice cream bars that are pretty good sized. I have 1 whenever I have an ice cream/chocolate craving. They're about 100 calories for one bar. And omg is it good....

    http://www.aldi.us/us/html/product_range/2744_6933_ENU_HTML.htm

    They're apparently pretty comparable to the weight watchers fudge bars so you can check those out too since those are more readily available.
  • momcindy
    momcindy Posts: 194 Member
    I allow myself 1-2 squares of my favorite chocolate each day, guilt-free. (Lindt Excellence 90% Cocoa Supreme dark chocolate)
  • JFamilo
    JFamilo Posts: 22 Member
    I had that chocolate craving feeling the other day... I walked through the Target candy aisle and found a package of 6 mini kit kats. They're only 70 calories for a package of 2 little kit kats.

    Also, there are Snickers mini ice cream bars that are only 90 calories.
  • CraftyGirl4
    CraftyGirl4 Posts: 571 Member
    fiber one 90 calorie brownies are DELICIOUS! Skinny cow makes some down right tastey business too!!

    The Fiber One 90 calorie brownies are pretty tasty. I bought the chocolate peanut butter ones and I like them.
  • ChantalGG
    ChantalGG Posts: 2,404 Member
    chocolate milk. Ever been to Booster Juice? They have a drink called Funky Monkey. I make them all the time now that i tried them once there.
    Chocolate soy milk, half a banana and yogurt. I add protein powder if i have it after i do a workout.
  • MzBug
    MzBug Posts: 2,173 Member
    Skinny Cow Fudge bar! 100 cals of yummy frozen goodness. I also have a bag of chocolate chips in the freezer...let one melt on the tongue and savor it.
  • lottycat
    lottycat Posts: 333 Member
    Gosh! All these people that can just eat one square of chocolate are amazing! I really struggle with that. Tbh, I am not that fussed on chocolate, most of the time I can take it or leave it... but, when the craving does arise I can never stop at just one square. The only option for me is to not have it in the house. I find that usually a cup of Options hot chocolate (about 40 cals) will help the craving. But sometimes only a bar of proper chocolate will do. If that happens, I just try and make sure I cycle to the shop (preferably one REALLY far way) to buy some! It helps with the guilt...

    xxx
  • trigrrl
    trigrrl Posts: 104 Member
    skinny cow fudgie bar ...100 calories ...i can't get them where i am now and miss them so much, use to have one every night
  • toots1985
    toots1985 Posts: 12
    I drink a chocolate slimfast 180 calories for 11 oz. I drink the ultra weight loss shake. They are good and they hit the spot.
  • graysmom2005
    graysmom2005 Posts: 1,882 Member
    Jello Mousse are only 60 calories. Arctic Zero is an ice cream substitute that has chocolatey flavors. Only 150 calories for the PINT. I can't just eat a piece of chocolate. I'd eat the whole thing...so that doesn't work for me. :-D
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