Something sweet?

I am craving something sweet, and have been for days.  I've tried fruit, sweet yogurt, nuts, and peanut butter.  I'm jonesing for a cookie.  Before I go off the rails, can others share what sweet "cheats" they rely on?  I'd prefer they be close to healthy and relatively low in processed sugar.

Thanks in advance!

Sugar free popsicles?  

No sugar added fudgecicle, 40 calories.

I don't know if this is the sort of thing you are looking for, but I brew a cup of chocolate hazelnut tea, add chocolate sweet drops and a dash of light cream.

I'm a big fan of the no sugar added fudgesicles.  They are creamy and delicious and if you go crazy, have 2, lol.  

I love jello. I'm experimenting with sugar free jello treats, using more grown-up flavors and unflavored gelatin. You can even make sugar free gummy bears.

Sugar free popsicles have sugar alcohols and upset my stomach.

I like the sugar free chocolate vanilla swirl pudding. I also like the pure protein bars. I have to account for the carbs there's about 17 carbs in them but it tastes like a candy bar and have 20gm of protein too. So when I'm really craving something sweet those are the things I have. Or the no sugar added fudgecicles 

What works for me:

1. Drink more water, if you're not already drinking enough. I find that cravings diminish when I'm well-hydrated.

2. My special treat at about 25 calories is a daily cup of black, unsweetened coffee, which I sip while slowly eating my sweet vitamin gummies. I don't know why, but this is a very satisfying snack that fills me up as though I had eaten a whole meal. And I get the bonus of a little sweet without danger of overindulging.

3. You said you've tried fruit. Try again. Eat some luscious, perfectly ripe fruit. I know many sleevers don't approve of fruit, but I've been eating it daily in small quantities ever since I recovered from the surgery. They provide a nice natural sweet that has the bonus of fiber and good nutrients. A completely ripened Bartlett pear, a perfect peach, a wedge of juicy cantaloupe -- all in season and deliciously sweet and good for you. I try to eat two servings of fruit every day.

BTW, kudos on your resisting junk food despite cravings for it. You're doing the exact right thing -- finding something to either eliminate the craving or eat something healthy that will scratch the itch.

psychoticparrot

What I will tell you is that eating fruit, sweet yogurt and peanut butter during weight loss mode will absolutely 100% awaken the carb monster in you.  It's no wonder you're wanting a cookie.  

My advice would be to completely cut out ALL sweet-tasting stuff for the next few days so you can kick these cravings to the curb.  

I love protein pudding pops when I'm craving something sweet that takes awhile to eat.