Indulge Yourself With These Healthy Sweet Snacks
Like everyone else, we all have a sweet tooth. So what can are some healthy sweet snacks that won’t completely undo all the hard work you’ve done in your weight loss plan?
Below are some healthy sweet snacks that will help satisfy your sweet tooth. Remember to eat these in moderation.
Grab and Go Jello Cup with Cool Whip
Calories=35
Jello is a healthy sweet snack that by itself is only 10 calories. Add 2 tablespoons of Cool Whip and you got yourself a Jello sundae.
Hard Candy
Calories=50 Calories (Sugar-Free Baskin Robbins Hard Candies)
Hard candy is great because it’s not as bad for you as a chocolate candy bar but it will help satisfy your sweet tooth. Try Sugar-Free Baskin Robbins Hard Candies. These candies come in a variety of mouth watering flavors like Pralines ‘n Cream, Fruit Medley, and Mint Chocolate Chip. Each piece of candy should last about 10 minutes in your mouth, can’t say that about a KitKat Bar.
Frozen Yogurt
Frozen yogurt is a fabulous alternative to ice cream. Yogurt is also great for your digestive system and provides a good amount of calcium. Try eating in in a cup, cone or make it a sundae. Add a 2 tablespoons of fat-free whip cream, sprinkle some granola and voila! You have got yourself a healthy sweet snack that won’t leave you feeling guilty.
Dark Chocolate
If you NEED to have chocolate (some days call for this sinfully delicious treat) opt to go for dark chocolate. Dark Chocolate is full of antioxidants that can help prevent clogged arteries, lower blood pressure, balance your hormones, and chronic illnesses. Remember to eat this healthy sweet snack in moderation because it’s high in calories. Also try to eat 65% or high cocoa content for more effective results.
Jelly Belly Sugar-Free Jelly Beans
Calories= 46 (for 20 beans)
Who doesn’t like the appeal of Jelly Belly’s? This candy has a huge variety of flavors and a handful will satisfy any sweet craving.
Orville Redenbacher Smart Pop Kettle Corn
Calories= 45 (3 cups)
This healthy sweet snack can help you feel full on fewer calories. The smell of popped popcorn can make you feel indulgent even if it’s a guilt free snack.
Frozen Fruit
A lot of Popsicle have a ridiculous amount of high sugar content. Curb that cravings for a sweet and indulgent snack like a Popsicle by eating frozen fruits. Try freezing grapes, remove the stems, wash them thoroughly, put them in a baggie in the freezer, and in a few hours you’ll get a healthy sweet snack, a bite-size frozen Popsicle treat.
Quaker Quakes Caramel Corn Rice Snacks
Calories=43 (5 rice cakes)
This healthy sweet snack will make you forget that you are trying to lose weight. This treat is sweet and crunchy, without the fat or cholesterol (plus it’s low in sugar too).
Just because you’re trying to lose weight doesn’t mean you have to ignore your sweet tooth. As long as you are smart about what you consume and eat in moderation, enjoy a sweet treat here and there without the guilt.
It Is Possible to Lose Weight without Depriving Yourself of Your Favorite Foods