One of biggest challenges for me, personally, is my darn sweet tooth. So, I thought maybe I wasn't alone and would ask for your help and ideas.

I'd like to know what you might eat to satisfy your sweet tooth that is "diet approved". For example, I found the no fat, no calories pudding and also the low fat, low/zero calorie whipped topping. Add some fruit and YUMMY, what a treat. But I'm a little sick of pudding after 8 months.

What wonderful diet treats are out there? Let's share some recipes and ideas and stories about sweet tooth challenges!! What keeps you going when you crave something good that's diet approved?

Curious - what do you feed your little monkeys that you can also partake of? Oh, I know, my favorite fruit - BANANAS!!! LOL

Just like we learned in kindergarten, it's nice to share.

Later. . .
Nancy

Oh Oh Oh, I have some really good low cal snacks, but I don't have time to list any. I will be back from my trip after the 6th. Give me a boot if I forget to get back to this thread. I even have one for Frozen Snickers!!!!! I will keep you drooling for the next week plus.

Come on girls. Any other good stuff out there? Breads? Rolls? (which I guess are bread), blended drinks? Ohhh cookies, yummy.

Bakers, cooks, and pie makers too - Yes, Billie, we are calling you too! We want goodies to chop on, goodies to share, goodies to eat in our favorite chair. Cold treats, hot treats and some in-between, if we cannot have goodies, we might become mean.

HA HA HA! I think I'd better quit. But you all know what I mean.

Love ya,
Nancy

MOCHA PUDDING PARFAITS
10min. prep. time + refrig.
1 1/2 C cold fat- free milk
1 Tbs. Maxwell House inst. Coffee
1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Chocolate Flavor Fat free Sugar Free Inst.
Reduced Calorie Pudding & Pie Filling
1 tub (8 oz.) Cool Whip Free Whipped Topping, thawed, divided
6 reduced-fat chocolate wafer cookies, chopped

Pour milk & inst. coffee into med. bowl. Add pudding mix. Beat with wire whisk 1 min. Gently stir in 1/2 of the whipped topping.

SPOON 1/2 of the pudding mix evenly into 6 dessert dishes. Sprinkle with chopped cookies.

COVER with 1/2 of the remaining whipped topping. Top with remaining pudding mixture. Garnish each serving with a spoonful of the remaining whipped topping.

REFRIGERATE until ready to serve.
makes 6 servings
130 calories Exchange: 1 1/2 Carbohydrate, 1/2 Fat
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BC

I like the 100 calorie snack packs that Nabisco and other companies have come out with. That way you get your craving fixed and you aren't eating a whole box of cookies.

Me too Wendy

I also love the Granola things.

Donna

they also make individual sizes of 100 calorie bags of popcorn takes jsut a minute in the microwave and so satisfying!

this time of year...fresh fruit and veggies.

consentrating on the nutritional value is very important.

compare an apple to a bag of 100 calorie snacks. ( i don't buy them..so i don't have one to check...but i'll look online

Apple Nutrition Facts
(*One medium 2-1/2 inch apple, fresh, raw, with skin)Calories 81
Carbohydrate 21 grams
Dietary Fiber 4 grams
Soluble Fiber
Insoluble fiber
Calcium 10 mg
Phosphorus 10 mgIron .25 mg
Sodium 0.00 mg
Potassium 159 mg
Vitamin C 8 mg
Vitamin A 73 IU
Folate 4 mcg
*The nutritional value of apples will vary slightly depending on the variety and size.
Source: USDA Nutrient Data Laboratory -- Apple

nabisco...oreo thin crisps
Serving Size 23g
Servings per Container about 6
Amount Per Serving Calories 100 Calories from Fat15 % Daily Value* Total Fat 2g 3 % Saturated Fat 0g 0 % Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg 0 % Sodium 160mg 7 % Total Carbohydrate 19g 6 % Dietary Fiber 1g 2 % Sugars 8g Protein 1g Vitamin A 0 % Calcium 0 % Vitamin C 0 % Iron 6 %

i did the comparision because some snacks aren't going to fill you up for very long. also when foods don't have much nutrition, you are going to start craving what you body needs. they do tend to add lots of sodium too.

i think they are great as a treat or when nothing else is available.