Chocolate for Weight Loss? Best Diet-Friendly Finds on Shelves
Get your chocolate fix the Hungry Girl way with these no-guilt choco-licious finds...
Vitalicious VitaTops, Deep Chocolate
PER SERVING (1 VitaTop): 100 calories, 1.5g fat, 140mg sodium, 26g carbs, 9g fiber, 11g sugars, 4g protein
What Are They? The best part of the muffins (the tops, of course), individually wrapped. These are guilt-free, all natural, and loaded with fiber. (The fact that they also come in a bunch of different flavors is great too!) SCORE!
Why We Love 'Em... Many grocery stores and Target locations carry chocolate Vitas these days (in the freezer section!), and we couldn't be happier. These give you the best bang for your calorie buck in terms of chocolatey choices. DELICIOUS!!!!
Mousse Temptations by Jell-O, Chocolate Flavors
PER SERVING (1 container): 60 calories, 2.5 - 3g fat, 100 - 135mg sodium, 9 - 10g carbs, 0 - 1g fiber, 0g sugars, 1 - 2g protein
What Is It? This stuff is like the fancy cousin to pudding snacks. It's fluffy, light, and packed with chocolate flavor.
Why We Love It... These cups will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth. We also like to use these creatively in dessert recipes. THEY ROCK!!!
More from Hungry Girl: Double Chocolate Mousse Attack recipe!
3 Musketeers Truffle Crisp Bars
PER SERVING (2 bars, 1 package): 170 calories, 9g fat, 30mg sodium, 20g carbs, 0g fiber, 18g sugars, 2g protein
What Are They? These bars are basically light, crispy versions of the original 3 Musketeers candy. When it comes to a straight-up candy bar, this is definitely your best bet.
Why We Love 'Em... You get TWO bars in a serving for 90 calories less than one original 3 Musketeers. How awesome is that?!
Gayle's Miracles Perfect Chocolate Truffles
PER SERVING (1 truffle): 30 calories, 1g fat, 10mg sodium, 6g carbs,
What Are They? Okay, so technically you can't get these in a supermarket, but they're definitely worth ordering online. These truffles are PERFECT for when you need the real deal to satisfy your chocolate craving and nothing else will do. And for 30 calories a pop, you can truly indulge.
Why We Love 'Em... These insanely decadent hunks of gooey chocolate taste as good as the full-fat ones. Want to make your truffles go further? Halve them and bake inside mini fillo shells. Top with raspberries, and have three fruity, fudgy treats for just 100 calories!
More from Hungry Girl: Our Fudgy Truffle Bites recipe!
Kellogg's FiberPlus Antioxidants Bars, Caramel Coconut Fudge
PER SERVING (1 bar): 120 calories, 4g fat, 100mg sodium, 19g carbs, 9g fiber, 7g sugars, 2g protein
What Are They? Chewy bars that each pack in 35 percent of your daily fiber, 7 grams of whole grains, plus antioxidants vitamin E and zinc. Nice work, Kellogg people.
Why We Love 'Em... These bars taste just like those amazing Samoa/Caramel deLite Girl Scout Cookies. And unlike a serving of Girl Scout Cookies, they'll actually leave you feeling full.
Swiss Miss Sensible Sweets Diet 25 Calories Hot Cocoa Mix
PER SERVING (1 packet): 25 calories, 0g fat, 160mg sodium, 4g carbs, 1g fiber, 2g sugars, 2g protein
What Is It? It might not look like much -- just some powder for instant hot chocolate -- but think outside the packet, people! It's rich, sweet, and delicious.
Why We Love It... It can be mixed into baked goods, smoothies, and various desserts to boost the chocolate factor without adding tons of calories. And it's super-convenient!
More from Hungry Girl: Toffee Mocha Hotté recipe!
Luna Protein Bars
PER SERVING (1 bar): 170 - 190 calories, 6 - 9g fat, 115 - 230mg sodium, 20 - 21g carbs, 3g fiber, 13 - 15g sugars, 12g protein
What Are They? It's a chocolatefest in a bar. Every single variety of these bars has chocolate (Chocolate Peanut Butter, Mint Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Cherry Almond, etc.). Hooray!
Why We Love 'Em... Unlike many protein bars, these taste great (especially that choc-PB one!), and they come in under 200 calories each. And they are LOADED with protein (12g). Nice!
The Skinny Cow Low Fat Ice Cream Cups, Chocolate Fudge Brownie
PER SERVING (1 container): 150 calories, 2g fat, 70mg sodium, 29g carbs, 4g fiber, 17g sugars, 5g protein
What Are They? These portion-controlled ice cream cups (which come in four other flavors too) are a great way to get your ice cream fix without going overboard.
Why We Love 'Em... If it's chocolate you're after, look no further! This cup has chocolate brownie chunks mixed into rich chocolate ice cream. AWE. SOME.
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