good chocolate recommendations?

MJ7910
MJ7910 Posts: 1,280 Member
edited November 9 in Food and Nutrition
i know this might sound crazy but can anyone reccomend a good chocolate to eat? i crave chocolate a lot and end up eating stuff that is really bad for me... looking for low cal stuff maybe with a little bit of protein or something in it... someone suggested dark chocolate squares but wondered about other ideas? i already take protein shakes that is a chocolate flavor but that doesn't really do it for me... just need a little taste of the real stuff.
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  • LH2011
    LH2011 Posts: 176 Member
    Just have the real stuff I don't deny my sweet tooth anymore because if I do I end up going on a chocolate binge. I just make sure I work out my calories for the day and allow enough left to have a bit of chocolate.
  • MJ7910
    MJ7910 Posts: 1,280 Member
    Just have the real stuff I don't deny my sweet tooth anymore because if I do I end up going on a chocolate binge. I just make sure I work out my calories for the day and allow enough left to have a bit of chocolate.

    ok so what type do you recommend? i kind of wanted something i will only eat 1 of and not be tempted with a whole huge bar
  • emmyvera
    emmyvera Posts: 599 Member
    I really enjoy chocolate as well. Recently I've taken up dark chocolate. And I LOVE it. Dark chocolate is better for you, so they say with antioxidants and a mood enhancer.
    I like Ghirardelli - Intense Dark Chocolate Twilight Delight 72% Cocao. I get the bags and then store them away at the house. Then I pack one in my lunch. So I usually don't have more than 1 a day. One square is 67 calories, 1 fiber, 0 sodium, 1 protein and 6 carbs. It's good quality so I just go for it. :happy:
    Ghiradelli makes other kinds as well. 2 Dark chocolates, milk of course and flavored ones. The dark chocolate is the best on your waistline, BUT having them wrapped individually is a life saver! :tongue:
  • LH2011
    LH2011 Posts: 176 Member
    I just kind of shop around and see what's on offer week to week I live in Ireland and our Milk Chocolate is very high in sugar so a medium size milk chocolate bar more than satisfies my chocolate craving. I just watch the calories and look for things between 100 - 185 calories. I bought some Lemon Truffles this week 65 calories each, so had 2 as my daily treat.
  • kateroot
    kateroot Posts: 435
    Ghirardelli sea salt soiree. Dark chocolate with almonds and sea salt. So yummy!
  • amybrauch
    amybrauch Posts: 250 Member
    I like to keep a candy dish of the Dove promises. They are 44 calories each and I usually just eat 1 or 2. I also like the Hershey's Bliss. They are very similar to the dove. I just like to let them melt in my mouth.
  • issyfit
    issyfit Posts: 1,077 Member
    Lindt Dark 85 0r 90% cocoa -one square a day satisfies me, and much lower in sugar than others I have seen except for the artificially sweetened ones.
  • swillis21
    swillis21 Posts: 251 Member
    I just searched the forums for this the other day ;) And a lot of ppl recommended Green and Black (I think it's something you find in a health food store) But I tried Lindt Dark Chocololate 70% Smooth and Creamy - and well it is! Very creamy and mmmmmmm. But if you are like me and are a sugar addict you might want to try something darker like others suggested (85%) I think this is what I will personally try for. I stopped after 3 the first night and then made myself have just one last night. So, doable, but darker might be easier?
  • MJ7910
    MJ7910 Posts: 1,280 Member
    i like darker chocolate but a little bit of sweetness... those sea salt things sound really good... will have to see where i can even buy them!
  • summerlancaster
    summerlancaster Posts: 38
    Pretzel M&M's... 150 ca/ 5g fat per bag. Relatively low for chocolate.
  • Onesnap
    Onesnap Posts: 2,819 Member
    Chocolate is not bad for you.

    Dark chocolate is very healthy for you in fact.

    For a gourmet treat check out this place (made on an Island off of Maine):

    http://www.blackdinahchocolatiers.com/default.aspx
  • ajfrench
    ajfrench Posts: 323 Member
    Green and Black is good but I find Vosges to die for. They have different flavors, most starting with dark chocolate.
  • emmaruns
    emmaruns Posts: 189 Member
    Loving the 100 calorie pack cocoa dusted almonds. Guilt free chocolate!
  • Onesnap
    Onesnap Posts: 2,819 Member
    Pretzel M&M's... 150 ca/ 5g fat per bag. Relatively low for chocolate.

    Although I love those that does not have the health benefits of chocolate. Mars makes crappy chocolate in the US but good chocolate overseas or in Canada.
  • qtpie99sw
    qtpie99sw Posts: 2
    Try looking into Dove Chocolate Discoveries chocolates, I can give you the calories or weight watchers points if you need. www.dovechocolatediscoveries.com/shaunawarner
  • snowstorme
    snowstorme Posts: 125 Member
    For a healthier chocolate fix I like chobani champions greek vanilla chocolate chunky yogurt. It's nummy and I have to fight my daughter for them.
  • cutchro
    cutchro Posts: 396 Member
    Weight Watchers puts out a variety of chocolate. I buy a bag or two and keep them in the freezer. Takes longer to savor and can get by on just one.
  • ctriston
    ctriston Posts: 71 Member
    Galaxy ripple 176 cals
    nestle Aero 156 ish cals
    kit kat 109

    I try and aim to have one of the above in bed with a cup of tea each eve...tonight I don't have enough cals and don't feel up to leaping around now to earn it......so no choc for me!!!!!
  • mmsilvia
    mmsilvia Posts: 459 Member
    I keep a Dark Chocolate Rasinettes (sp?) on hand. I keep them in the fridge. I love them and eat a handful every day. I feel less guilty because they are also a fruit...lol.

    My suggestion is find what you like and allow yourself one serving a day. Moderation is the key and if you don't deprive yourself you will never have reason to bing.
  • UpEarly
    UpEarly Posts: 2,555 Member
    Doves Promises - Dark Chocolate. They are smooth, creamy and deliciously bittersweet. They're also tiny and individually wrapped. I think one has 35-40 calories.
  • Nickieg3
    Nickieg3 Posts: 5 Member
    The Emerald dark cocoa almonds get my sweet tooth craving out :)
  • k8blujay2
    k8blujay2 Posts: 4,941 Member
    I love Dove Chocolates... I will get a bag of the dark chocolate... and a serving size is 5 pieces, but I will only need 3 to satisfy my sweet tooth (and chocolate craving).
  • Mollydolly10
    Mollydolly10 Posts: 431 Member
    Endangered species dark chocolate 72% Cocao - yum yum yum
  • dragomom
    dragomom Posts: 88 Member
    I like the skinny cow dream clusters, they come in milk or dark chocolate. They take care of my craving for chocolate.
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    I buy Skinny Cow, but if you can manage not to eat it all at once, you could buy the Hershey's minis and just have one or two as the cravings strike.

    Also, I have tried to infuse a lot of my favorite dessert recipes with chocolate protein powder. I made a cheesecake with it that was low cal and I also made some black bean brownies. The texture was a bit weird but I was thinking of just adding it to regular brownies.
  • fitobsessed
    fitobsessed Posts: 74
    I eat Weight Watchers caramel bites in rich milk chocolate. Fifty-three calories per piece. And last night I just discovered Hostess chocolate cake w/ a creamy filing - 100 calories for 3 tiny mini cakes.
  • galegetsthin
    galegetsthin Posts: 1,340 Member
    Is there such a thing as "bad" chocolate??????
  • xSophia19
    xSophia19 Posts: 1,536 Member
    a jar of nutella works best for me
  • nicolemariedwyer
    nicolemariedwyer Posts: 46 Member
    Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Nibs they are approximately 2 calories per nib
  • LeenaRuns
    LeenaRuns Posts: 1,309 Member
    Lindt Dark 85 0r 90% cocoa -one square a day satisfies me, and much lower in sugar than others I have seen except for the artificially sweetened ones.

    Yum...This!
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