Vegans/Vegetarians

I am struggling with the same thing.

I am lacto/ovo transition (again) to a vegan diet.

I snack on almonds, fruit, roasted chickpeas, crackers, etc. But, I want to limit refined carbs, too.

Eating more protein will help tame your sweet tooth. many vegans tend to eat a large amount of carbs which only makes you crave sweets more. When I was vegetarian I used to make a big pot of lentils w/ homemade low sugar BBQ sauce and snack on them when I craved sweets.

I do not label myself a vegan or vegetarian but I eat a plant-based diet. A typical day of meals for me consists of whole-grain cereal (I have been eating Ezekiel cereal as of late, but wheat berries and oatmeal are also staples) with unsweetened almond milk and fruit. For lunch and dinner I will often have a soup or curry made of lentils or beans and vegetables(broccoli, sweet potatoes. cauliflower, mushrooms, etc.). Sometimes accompanied by basmati rice. Or sometimes for dinner I have a large salad with greens, tomatoes, cucumber, celery, broccoli(pretty much any veg I can find in the fridge), chickpeas and avocado. I do sometimes eat eggs or fish with rice and veg. But I know you will likely not be doing that.
I was a junk-food vegan for a few years and I thought it was so unhealthy. I will likely cut out the animal products again when I feel ready. I snack on fruit(apples mostly) or small bites of cheese. I rarely consume refined carbohydrates or sugars; they are a rare treat. I do not worry about the sugar from whole foods but I likely consume an average of 40g of sugar per day. Where is most of your sugar coming from?

My sweet tooth has declined a bunch as well since Ive been vegan. Besides the occasional coconut milk ice cream splurge I dont eat really any sweets or desserts