4 Surprisingly Low-Calorie Sweet Snacks for Satisfying Cravings in a Calorie Deficit

Calorie deficits and cutting phases can be tough. Your sweet tooth doesn’t disappear just because you’re committed to your goals. Rice cakes topped with fruit and Greek yogurt bowls are fine, but they don’t always satisfy the craving. Luckily, you can still enjoy sweet treats without completely derailing your progress. Blake Sanburg, better known online as The Nutrition Narc, shared a few of his favorites, which can be found at most grocery stores.

Sanburg has said his daily calorie intake while on a cut is around 1,500, so if he can fit these treats into a deficit, you probably can too. Still, these snacks aren’t nearly as calorie-dense or macro-compromising as you might expect. Keep in mind, they are still processed snacks, so moderation matters.

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Low-Calorie Sweet Snacks

Mini Marshmallows

They weigh hardly anything, so you can eat a lot of these for low-calorie dessert.

Macros Per Serving

• Serving Size: 30 grams
• Calories: 100
• Fat: 0g
• Protein: 17g
• Carbs: 25g
• Sugar: 17g

Sugar-Free Jolly Ranchers

Four sugar-free Jolly Ranchers come in at only 35 calories, making them an easy, guilt-free treat for your sweet tooth.

Macros Per Serving

• Serving Size: 4 pieces (16 grams)
• Calories: 35
• Fat: 0g
• Protein: 0g
• Carbs: 15g
• Sugar: 0g

Twix Ice Cream Bars

Forget spending $8 on Halo top or other "healthy" ice creams. Twix ice cream bars taste better and have comparable macros.

Macros Per Serving

• Serving Size: 1 bar (44g)
• Calories: 160
• Fat: 9g
• Protein: 2g
• Carbs: 18g
• Sugar: 15g

Fruit Rollups

Turns out, your childhood favorite isn't as unhealthy as mom said it was.

Macros Per Serving

• Serving Size: 1 roll (14g)
• Calories: 50
• Fat: 1g
• Protein: 0g
• Carbs: 12g
• Sugar: 7g

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