I need something sweet, but with no sugar

HappilySingle
HappilySingle Posts: 149 Member
edited November 10 in Food and Nutrition
So I decided to try a different approach to my weight loss journey. I decided to eliminate all extra sugar, dairy and carbs. Basically But today I am STARVING!!!!

I've already had two fruit cocktails (in its own juice); steak, homemade pasta sauce (with no pasta!); roast chicken, mushrooms, a veggie mix and some roasted squash and prunes

What can anyone suggest for a snack or meal? I counted the pasta sauce as my dinner as it had beef in it

Thanks!

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  • ceecee368
    ceecee368 Posts: 21 Member
    Popcorn is always a great snack if you're just feeling like munching on something. You can get good low-fat varieties, and it has a lot of fiber in it, which is great. If you want it to be a bit sweeter, try kettle corn. I know you're trying to avoid carbs, but the amount of fiber in popcorn will keep you full and you can end up eating a lot of it without consuming too many calories.

    When I'm dying for something sweet I have a fudgesicle with no added sugar (40 cals). I keep those in my freezer at all times as a backup plan for when I get a craving.

    Good luck!
  • TeresaC79
    TeresaC79 Posts: 316 Member
    Fruit?
  • WheyStrong
    WheyStrong Posts: 71 Member
    Chocolate covered strawberries! Use Walden Farm's Chocolate dip, Zero Calories, Zero Sugar. Taste is amazing!
  • manda1028
    manda1028 Posts: 148
    sugar free jello helps me sometimes
  • HappilySingle
    HappilySingle Posts: 149 Member
    Great ideas!!! I'm cooking popcorn as we chat.
    Love the Jello idea, of course I don't have any, but will buy some soon!
    Ohhh, sugar=free chocolate dip? I think I'm in love
    Love the fruit idea, but feel like I've already eaten enough
    Did I forgot anyone?
  • shrdlicka23
    shrdlicka23 Posts: 73
    By carbs do you mean grains? If so just replace any grains with tons of veggies. For spaghetti, I replace noddles with zucchini and carrots. It's impossible to eliminate all carbs from your diet because veggies, fruit, meat all have carbs. But to be honest, good grains are important in your diet. Steel cut oatmeal, 100% sprouted bread, beans are all good carbs. I just limit them to one serving once a day. Usually in the morning. Don't get me wrong, sometimes all eat them 2x a day but not normally. I ,however, think that eliminating dairy and added sugar are awesome things to do. Not just for now but forever.
  • Jadesfattorment
    Jadesfattorment Posts: 112
    Vanilla Cinnamon Coffee!

    - a dash of cinnamon. (4 calories.)
    - 1 cup. coffee. (1 calorie.)
    - 2 non- diary creamers. (40 calories.)
    - 2-3 splendas. (0 calories.)
    - a dash of vanilla flavoring. (0 calories.)
  • spngebobmyhero
    spngebobmyhero Posts: 823 Member
    I just made coconut chocolate mousse and i'm sure it would be very tasty without sugar since there is only 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar in it.

    http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2012/01/16/chocolate-frosting-shots/

    Also, if you are that hungry, consider upping your fat intake. I am on a gluten free, low(ish) carb diet, and my fat intake is much higher than it was before, contributing to less hunger.
  • Mom0fTwo
    Mom0fTwo Posts: 326 Member
    Chocolate covered strawberries! Use Walden Farm's Chocolate dip, Zero Calories, Zero Sugar. Taste is amazing!


    *Like*
  • sunsetwest
    sunsetwest Posts: 199 Member
    A fruity herbal tea with no sugar. Make it very hot so you can smell it for a long time and sip it slowly.

    This! I have a few sweeter teas around for when I'm craving something that isn't salty ... it's a vicious cycle going back and forth between salty and sweet!

    I really like Rishi Tea's Cinnamon Plum and herbal chai.
  • janetteluparia
    janetteluparia Posts: 318 Member
    sugar free jello works for me!
  • bridgeo74
    bridgeo74 Posts: 191 Member
    I know you said no dairy, but sugar-free pudding with sugar-free cool whip is delish!!
  • sarah307
    sarah307 Posts: 1,363 Member
    bump
  • Canbfit4life
    Canbfit4life Posts: 124
    sugar free jello
    greek yogurt
    graham crackers are low in sugar
    fruit (natural sugar)
  • MystiqueASAP
    MystiqueASAP Posts: 747
    Chocolate covered strawberries! Use Walden Farm's Chocolate dip, Zero Calories, Zero Sugar. Taste is amazing!

    I am so going to by this when I get off work. I have already found the local grocer that sells it. Thanks.
  • sv1983
    sv1983 Posts: 23
    my mother and i bought stack wells 100 cal. snacks that r really good give you are craving something sweet, but not that bad for you. also i use kettle corn for those wanting sweet moments. Also carrots and fruit give u that sweet taste without being bad as well.. any1 have any idea were u get that zero cal and zero sugar chocolate dip??? that sounds amazing for my fruits that i eat!
  • LyneLM
    LyneLM Posts: 76 Member
    Strawberries + Walden's Farm no calorie chocolate spread: fabulous, agreed!

    Pieces of Granny Smith apple dipped in Walden's Farm no calorie caramel spread also great!
  • HappilySingle
    HappilySingle Posts: 149 Member
    I just made coconut chocolate mousse and i'm sure it would be very tasty without sugar since there is only 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar in it.

    http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2012/01/16/chocolate-frosting-shots/

    Also, if you are that hungry, consider upping your fat intake. I am on a gluten free, low(ish) carb diet, and my fat intake is much higher than it was before, contributing to less hunger.

    Sounds soooo yummy!!! thank you!
  • tmarie2715
    tmarie2715 Posts: 1,111 Member
    Popcorn is always a great snack if you're just feeling like munching on something. You can get good low-fat varieties, and it has a lot of fiber in it, which is great. If you want it to be a bit sweeter, try kettle corn. I know you're trying to avoid carbs, but the amount of fiber in popcorn will keep you full and you can end up eating a lot of it without consuming too many calories.

    When I'm dying for something sweet I have a fudgesicle with no added sugar (40 cals). I keep those in my freezer at all times as a backup plan for when I get a craving.

    Good luck!

    You could always toss the popcorn in sugar free jello or splenda to get more of a kettle corn thing going on.
  • tmarie2715
    tmarie2715 Posts: 1,111 Member
    A fruity herbal tea with no sugar. Make it very hot so you can smell it for a long time and sip it slowly.

    This! I have a few sweeter teas around for when I'm craving something that isn't salty ... it's a vicious cycle going back and forth between salty and sweet!

    I really like Rishi Tea's Cinnamon Plum and herbal chai.

    Lipton makes a pyramid tea bag with called Caramel Truffle or something, but it is black tea if you are trying to avoid caffeine later in the day. It does really take care of a sweet tooth craving, though.
  • nickyfm
    nickyfm Posts: 1,214 Member
    Licorice tea!! It's ridiculously sweet
  • tdashnow
    tdashnow Posts: 4 Member
    Another tasty idea is mix Sugar Free Jello Pudding with Sugar Free Cool Whip, then freeze. Turns out like a frozen mousse.
  • Alycyn1980
    Alycyn1980 Posts: 62 Member
    The Walden Farm dips etc sound lovely but I am in Scotland and it looks to be an American thing. If anyone knows of any UK suppliers please advise. For sweet stuff I would say sugar free jelly with sugar free dream topping which I think is the equivalent to jello & cool whip :happy:
  • Alycyn1980
    Alycyn1980 Posts: 62 Member
    Another tasty idea is mix Sugar Free Jello Pudding with Sugar Free Cool Whip, then freeze. Turns out like a frozen mousse.

    Now this sounds like a good idea. Do you just put all in one bowl initially or make them individually them mix?
  • smileybooliz
    smileybooliz Posts: 193 Member
    When I'm trying to lower my carbs I eat cottage cheese with strawberries cut up in it with a few packages of Splenda added in. Very yummy!!! Also, a green salad with chicken, tomatoes, sunflower seeds, spinich, cracked black pepper, broccoli and some reduced fat ranch dressing is a good low carb choice. I love fish and it's so good for you!! Also, try some of the Atkins lo carb bars. They can help with a sugar craving. They have come a long way and taste really good. I love the chocolate coconut one....it tastes like an almond joy candy bar. The peanut granola bar one is delish as well as the oreo cookie type one. Sorry I can't remember the correct names of the bars. Go to Atkins.com and you can look around there to see different flavors. Most berries, and green vegetables are lower in carbs and nuts are a good choice and are a good fat to eat. Best of luck in your weight loss journey!!
  • sconns21
    sconns21 Posts: 92 Member
    The best thing to eat to feel full like you get with sugar is foods that are high in fibre such as bran flakes, brown bread, fruit and vegetables. Try ryvita with light cream cheese. When you have cut down on sugars for 3-7 days you will feel much better. It's hard for the first week but after that it eases. You might feel hungry for the first three days but then your body will adapt.
  • sconns21
    sconns21 Posts: 92 Member
    Also if your fruit salad was bought it will be full of syrup.
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