We’ve all wandered aimlessly through the junk food, candy and ice cream aisles of Walmart and asked ourselves the inevitable question: to snack or not to snack? This, collegiettes, is the mystery that has come to define our generation. In a culture where we’ve become what we eat, it’s sometimes a little difficult to find the healthier snack option that satisfies our sweet tooth.
Luckily, there are guilt-free and delicious solutions to the everyday binge munching and calorie-counting woes of collegiettes across the country. Skinny Cow sweets and Skinnygirl products have given women the liberty of indulging without worrying about the calories.
The Skinny Revolution
Skinny Cow was started in 1994 with the delicious idea of making ice cream and chocolate desserts into snack food for the healthy woman. According to their website, Skinny Cow is for “dessert lovers who know that looking good and staying healthy doesn’t mean a life without indulgence.” Skinny Cow desserts have been such a sensation that they recently launched a new line of chocolate candy. Great news for us collegiettes who are always craving dessert!
Our Top Skinny Cow Indulgences
The next time you take a trip to Walmart or Target, make sure to check out a few of HC Bucknell’s favorite low-calorie sweet fixes!
Fudge Bars are the best way to satisfy our post-dinner chocolate cravings! Not only are these amazing chocolaty treats 110 calories, but they are also low fat and low-carb. We recommend trying out chocolate and caramel truffle flavors, too!
You can’t go wrong with Skinny Cow’s classic rendition of the Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich. And at only 150 calories and 2 grams of fat, these treats make the perfect afternoon snack.
Dark Chocolate Dreamy Clusters are our go-to whenever we need an extra-sweet afternoon pick-me-up. We don’t feel guilty when we’re savoring every bite of caramel-y goodness because they’re only 120 calories!
Other Skinny Solutions
Are you calorie conscious when it comes to socializing on the weekend? Are you worried about packing on a few extra pounds because of your Thursday night indulgences? Luckily Bethenny Frankel’s line of Skinnygirl cocktails, recipes and sweetening products has solved this weekend dilemma!
For ladies 21 and over, Huffington Post has conducted a taste test to determine the best-tasting Skinnygirl Cocktails. The most refreshing and best-tasting beverages were awarded to the Moscato white wine, the Bare Naked vodka, and the Skinnygirl Margarita. All Skinnygirl cocktails are low-cal and low-carb in responsible moderation!
Are you looking for simple, healthy recipes to satisfy your cookie cravings? The Skinnygirl Guide also offers a variety of guilt-free baking recipes. Our favorite recipe is the Yogurt Chocolate Chip Cookies, which calls for wholesome ingredients like Greek yogurt and whole-wheat flour.
Finally, if you’re looking for a healthy way to sweeten your drink or tea, try Skinnygirl Sweeteners. Our favorite flavor, Agave, dissolves instantly in hot and cold beverages. These sweeteners can be used in shakes and smoothies, too! Skinnygirl also offers a variety of non-alcoholic drink recipes, like Mixed Berry Smoothie and Chai Milkshake, on their website!
So, collegiettes don’t fret the next time you find yourself in the snack aisle. Remember that there are plenty of skinny options stacked on the shelves that will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth!
For more information:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/18/skinnygirl-cocktails-taste-test_n_3085703.html