Sweet Tooth

AndreaDee23 · March 17

I am trying to lose weight and eat better but am getting sweet cravings at night. What are some healthier options I can make as a sweet snack? Thanks!

sarabushby · March 17

Fruit?
Low calorie jelly?
Small pot of low fat rice pudding?
Frozen grapes?
‘Protein fluff’?
Low calorie ice cream?
One miniature chocolate bar?
Small amount of dark chocolate?
Skyr pot?
Low calorie cereal bar like Alpen Light?

Just be aware you might be better trying to wean yourself off the sweet treats as it can be a bit of a cycle and if you can break the circuit you’ll probably stop craving them and never notice their absence.

If it’s evening time then I find brushing my teeth ready for bed but a bit earlier is a good way to stop me having anything else to eat.

AnnPT77 · March 18

Yasso Greek Yogurt bars (frozen)
Plain Greek yogurt mixed with chocolate peanut butter powder, then with frozen berries
Fruit
Sweet-tasting (unsweetened) herb teas

I found that if I increased my daily fruit intake, my cravings for less nutrient-dense sweets (baked goods, candies) decreased over time. This doesn't work for everyone, but I've heard others say the same, so it may be worth a try.

I also found I had less evening cravings in general if I got a solid breakfast with plenty of protein, then protein through the day. That's far from universal, but again, it may be worth experimenting with the timing, size, or nutrient mix of your all-day meals/snacks to see if that helps you reduce evening cravings.

Hiawassee88 · March 19

^^^Yasso Greek Yogurt Bites, only 35 calories. They're simply amazeballs.

tina9617 · March 19

Sugar free jello
Sugar free pudding packets made with water and then frozen
Sugar free popsicle

A spoon full of minced garlic or kimchi

RMcCabe3174 · March 19

I keep the sugar free jello cups in the fridge. I also keep a can of fat-free whipping cream. When I have that “gotta have dessert” craving I’ll open a cup and give it a shot of whipping cream for a total of 15 total calories. It usually does the trick!

bethstudt3519 · March 19

Built bars - so yummy and loaded with protein!

laurosaurusrex · March 22

Not sure the calorie range you’re looking for, but I swear by Lil Buff Cakes. I’m not vegan, but their vegan line tastes better than the normal one IMO.

They hit the spot and have decent amount of protein and fiber too!

JaysFan82 · March 22

It requires self control (which admittedly I'm not the King of haha) but I have a bag of Werthers Original sugar free chewy Caramels in my desk at work. They are only 20 calories per caramel. I love them. If I have a craving I'll suck on a couple while I'm working on an email or on a call.

spendarvis13 · March 22

Yasso bars have been my savior for late night cravings

BikesandSchnauzers · March 24

I usually have a piece of hard candy. I also keep some lil debbies oatmeal cookies in the fridge, for 170 cals if I have that available. You have to have self control with that and for reason this sugar addict has been able to do it. I just keep reminding myself how bad I feel after too much sugar, and it helps. Also have been watching old episodes of my 600lb life. Im only 248 but that is keeping me motivated as well, lol.

DebbsSeattle · March 24

I have never been a sweets girl…until on this diet. I can go all day long to dinner being finished, feel full and satiated and then from nowhere…I get blasted with a sweet tooth craving, ravenous, going to die if I don’t give in. It usually strikes about 10 pm. The healthiest I have come up with is to do plain Greek yogurt, wheat germ, flax seeds, walnuts, pecans, almonds, vanilla extract, honey, cocoa nibs, blueberries, strawberries…only ingredients/toppings with only 1 ingredient on the label and never too much of anything. If I save calories and macros, I can fit it into my day without blowing it. I have also done smoothies…same ingredients but thinning with almond milk or the like and even adding kale for nutrient boost. I try to avoid all sugars or sugar substitutes, and only use the honey sparingly. Dark chocolate and natural one ingredient nut butter can also do it.

neanderthin · March 24

Try a piece of cheese.

Dreamroper · March 24

I have this exact problem as well. Sometimes sweet, seedless grapes will do the trick, but I struggle with these cravings too.

beabria · March 25

Dark chocolate is a classic. But, I'll often have plain yogurt with some fruit or low calories maple syrup (I like Lakanto's best). I've also recently been making some desserts from this "healthy" dessert website. Not all of the recipes are low calorie, but if you make these blondies with a low calorie sugar substitute, they're around 100 calories a piece. They really satisfied my sweet craving, were nice and gooey, and had a little bit of fiber and protein to boot! https://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/chocolate-chip-blondies-and-theyre-good-for-you/

SafariGalNYC · April 5

I second fruit and extra dark chocolate.

For me, berries are my fav or a square of Theo’s 85% dark chocolate.

creamer69 · April 8

Dark chocolate also has a good amount of iron. For my anemic baddies out there.

Flexin74 · April 12

Lite N Fit Greek yogurt with berries, Atkins Endulge sweets, Fiber one sweets, Fit Crunch protein bars, One protein bars. I also make my own desserts using coconut flour and Monkfruit sweetener. You can find many recipes online with those ingredients or similar. Also the sugar free brownie mixes by Pillsbury are pretty good.

foofoo967 · April 18

I keep a bag of frozen, sliced strawberries in my freezer. I use about 3/4 cup, thaw slightly and then put Hershey's sugar free chocolate syrup on top. Yum! And less than 100 calories

tuttboy · April 18

Add sweet potatoes into your diet? Sweet potato pancakes are great.

cls81019 · April 24

There are a couple things I like to make:

1) take a scoop of chocolate protein powder and add 2 tbsp of peanut butter (I use powdered PB). Add just enough water or milk of choice to make it brownie batter consistency. Add whatever toppings you like. I like to toss it in the freezer for about 10 minutes to thicken it up a bit.

2) "Ice cream"...blend cottage cheese with maple syrup and whatever toppings you want (fresh berries, cocoa powder, PB powder, bananas, etc). Once blended to a smooth consistency, place in the freezer for about an hour.

3) Nonfat Greek Yogurt with a banana chopped up in it, top it with a drizzle of honey, a sprinkle of cinnamon and some sliced almonds

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