sweet snacks

kristinspack

Any tips for a sweet treat after dinner that won't lead to endless snacking?

I've tried looking for a good dark chocolate, but its either so dark its kinda gross or not dark enough where I want to eat the whole bar. Variety is good, which is why I like skinny cow, but I need something new.

J&K10910

Ooh, I'm the same way as you.

I NEED my sweet treat after dinner.  If I don't have something sweet, I will snack all night, but if it's not satisfying enough, I will also snack all night.

The key is finding something satisfying, but that still fits into a reasonable eating plan.  I personally like the Lindor truffles (and they have a bunch of different flavors) or the ghirardelli squares.  One is less than 100 calories, but they're rich enough that I can eat them relatively slowly and they're satisfying.  And on those days when I feel like I "need" a little more, eating a second won't break the calorie bank.  But I find that knowing I can have one or two every day and it's not "off limits" really goes a long way in moderating it for me. 

joe&cassie

I buy things like the 100 calorie snack packs that have the oreos or fudge shoppe cookies and such.  I'm on weight watchers and they are typically 3 points and when you get 26 a day with 49 extra weekly that you never use well i tend to think 3 points is ok. 

J&K10910

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_getting-shape_sweet-snacks?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:238Discussion:af0ab8b8-28a9-46a4-a456-c18fb172ddc0Post:41d86472-7512-4084-8f58-8a3b5625791b">Re: sweet snacks</a>:
[QUOTE]I buy things like the 100 calorie snack packs that have the oreos or fudge shoppe cookies and such.  I'm on weight watchers and they are typically 3 points and when you get 26 a day with 49 extra weekly that you never use well i tend to think 3 points is ok.  :D
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Or, you could eat real chocolate that is more satisfying for 1-2 points.  There is just less volume.  But let's be real, if you're eating sweet stuff, it's not for volume.

sara814

There are these mini rice cakes that are flavored like caramel popcorn that I really love. I think Quaker makes them but I usually buy the store brand.

bellaluna290

I've been eating sorbet instead of ice cream when I need something sweet. I always portion it out so that I'm not eating more than I should.