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frozen bananas

greek yogurt with mixed berries, topped with hemp seeds

steamed clams (I'm addicted!!!!)

1/2 c almond milk, 2 Tbs OJ concentrate, packet of stevia, handful of ice cubes in blender. Tastes like a creamsicle~

air popped popcorn sprinkled with garlic powder and dill weed

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Skinny Cow ice cream sandwiches -- 140 cal each. A reward for a trip to the gym

Home made gorp -- mostly raisins and dried cranberries, control the calorie count (I try to keep it under 130 cal/oz) by the amount of nuts (walnuts and almonds) it helps with a craving for sweets.

This one probably doesn't count, but one way I control my cravings for chocolate and sweets, is to allow myself to indulge in one or two Lindt Dark Chocolate Truffles. Sinfully delicious and only 3g carbs each. If I keep them on hand and allow myself one or two whenever I want, I wind up only eating two or three per week. If I don't have them available, the cravings want to get out of hand!

What do you think. Does this count, or not?

That counts. I do the same thing with Ghirardelli Twilight Delight.

Smoothies...with whatever fruit I have handy..YUM

Puree a bunch of cut-up of strawberries. Strain through some cheesecloth or an old t-shirt. Stir in some honey. Freeze for 2-4 hours. Enjoy your delicious, fresh sorbet.

Drizzle balsamic glaze over it for something super amazing!

Wow, that sounds amazing! Have to try it!!!

2 rice cakes I use Carmel flavored, 2 tbls of lite whipped topping & a dash of cinnamon put in freeze for 1 hour . Crunchy & tastes just like ice cream! 120 calories delicious!

Black bean brownies :happy: 15oz can of black beans, drain and rinse them and put them back in the can, fill the can with water, pour into blender puree and then mix that with brownie 19oz box of brownie mix and bake as box says. You could also use a can of pumpkin in place of the beans, comes out like fudge. Gets me through certain times of the month without feeling guilty and my kids LOVE this better.

interesting! So there's no oil or eggs? Is this like those no-pudge brownies where all you add is a container of yogurt? Dang, this sound incredible .... Thanks for the tip!

I've heard of this but have not been brave enough to try it! LOL So you only use the beans and the brownie mix, no oil or eggs? I'm gonna have to try this. Do you have the nutrition info. on it? Thanks! These sound great!

This sounds really good. I am going to try it. Thanks for sharing

Black bean brownies :happy: 15oz can of black beans, drain and rinse them and put them back in the can, fill the can with water, pour into blender puree and then mix that with brownie 19oz box of brownie mix and bake as box says. You could also use a can of pumpkin in place of the beans, comes out like fudge. Gets me through certain times of the month without feeling guilty and my kids LOVE this better.

I was just going to post ths...family fav here! I dont rinse the beans just dump in the blender w 1/4c water...these sound so gross but are delish! We have had numerous people try them and not one person has not loved them...no one has any idea anythingbis different nevermind beans!

This sounds really good. Do you use any water with the jello or just the yogurt and jello powder?

I have an uber sweet tooth. To go on a diet where I completely restrict myself from having treats is beyond unrealistic. I like Mikado sticks, 5 of those usually curbs my chocolate cravings for the day, and are only 11kcal per stick.

I eat a lot of grapes, satsumas and apples. Sometimes with low fat ice cream, most of the time without.

I enjoy crisps, so I let myself have a bag every other day - but I've made the switch from Walkers to those Velvet Crunch, which are like 80kcal per bag, and very tasty (even if the flavouring makes me cough, idk)

I'm very much prescribed to 'everything in moderation'. I don't pay too much attention to my ratios. I listen to my body, and what it wants. I eat when I'm hungry and if I fancy a treat, fine, I'll have it and add an extra mile to my walk, or an extra 20 minutes of zumba. Guilt is something I refuse to feel about food.

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Greek yogurt is my newest along with green smoothies. Will have to try these frozen grapes.

Do you add the other ingredients listed on the box or just the pumpkin? I love pumpkin spice flavored things and the muffins sound like a really nice treat to go with coffee.