Giving in to a chocolate craving doesn’t have to sabotage your weight-loss efforts. In fact, enjoying chocolate in moderation, especially antioxidant-rich dark chocolate, has been linked to better moods, decreased stroke risk, and improved heart health. The next time a chocolate craving strikes you, try one of these lower calorie chocolate treats.
Dark chocolate
2 squares = ~140 calories
- Be sure to check the label so you don’t over-indulge.
- To reap the health benefits of chocolate, choose dark varieties. The health benefits are greater with a higher the cocoa content.
- Choose types with at least 65% cacao.
1 oz = 150 calories or 100 calorie packs
Light Chocolate Soy milk
1 cup = 90 calories
No Sugar Added Chocolate pudding
4 oz = 60-70 calories, depending on brand
Skinny Cow Fudge bar
1 bar = 100 calories
Special K Chocolately Delight cereal
¾ cup + ½ cup skim milk = 160 calories
Kashi Dark Chocolate Coconut bar
1 bar = 120 calories
Chocolate Graham Crackers
2 whole crackers = 130 calories
Homemade Hot Chocolate
1 cup = 100 calories
- Put 1 Tbsp cocoa powder into a mug.
- Heat 1 cup of skim milk in microwave for 1-1/2 minutes or until hot.
- Gradually add hot milk to cocoa in mug, stirring until well blended.
- Stir in ¼ tsp vanilla extract and 1-2 packets of sugar substitute, or to taste.
