12 (Truly Satisfying) Guilt-Free Treats

By Darcy Lenz
December 30, 2014
Photo: Brian Woodcock
Find your daily satisfaction in 150 calories or less. 
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Healthy Balance

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View Recipe: Fudgy Skillet Cookie

You've read the research, and you know the drill—consistently depriving yourself of foods you love is begging for failure. And truly, there's no need. A consciously spent caloric allowance allows for a treat, purely for the sake of enjoyment and balance, every day. In fact, knowing that you have your special indulgence awaiting in the evening can be a powerful motivator to make smart, conscious choices throughout the day. No matter what you crave, these 12 treats put the indulgent factor forward to supply well-earned rewards that satisfy.

First up is our Fudgy Skillet Cookie. Think ooey-gooey chocolaty goodness—at only 148 calories per slice.

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Rosemary Popcorn

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View Recipe: Rosemary Popcorn

Did you know that popcorn has a lot of bulk for its calories, so it helps fill you up? And this herb-seasoned version is ready in just minutes!

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Coconut Cups

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View Recipe: Coconut Cups

A favorite sweet treat among the Cooking Light staff, you can't go wrong when indulging in one of these coconut-and-cream filled cups. Best part? They're only 142 calories each!  

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Grapefruit Negroni

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View Recipe: Grapefruit Negroni

Satisfy your boozy craving with this simple, sweet, and lighter rendition of a classic cocktail.

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Cocoa Hazelnut Truffles

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View Recipe: Cocoa Hazelnut Truffles

These guilt-free treats are nutrageously good. (And two decadent truffles come in at just 120 calories!)

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Cinnamon Gelato

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View Recipe: Cinnamon Gelato

Homemade gelato gets a major flavor kick when made with a sprinkling of spicy cinnamon.

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Wasabi-Roasted Edamame

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View Recipe: Wasabi-Roasted Edamame

Satisfy crunchy cravings with this healthy snack. Our spicy roasted edamame is salty, spicy, and only 103 calories per serving.

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Peanut Butter-Banana Milk Shakes

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View Recipe: Peanut Butter-Banana Milk Shakes

Reminiscing about your favorite childhood lunch? Peanut butter and fresh bananas combine to create creamy shakes that will be gone in no time.

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Orange-Ginger Fizz

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View Recipe: Orange-Ginger Fizz

Is there anything better than beer and bourbon? In this fizzy concoction, we combine the two for a refreshing, citrusy treat.

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Chocolate Cloud Cakes

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View Recipe: Chocolate Cloud Cakes

Soufflé style is the best style. These perfectly-portioned, individual cakes get their rich flavor from unsweetened cocoa and semisweet chocolate morsels.

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Cheesy Pita Chips

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View Recipe: Cheesy Pita Chips

Fear not, making your own pita chips is easier than it sounds! These snacktime staples are baked in the oven and taste even better than their pre-packaged counterparts.

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Amaretto-Lime Shiner

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View Recipe: Amaretto-Lime Shiner

Reward yourself for a day of smart and healthy choices with this irresistable sweet-and-sour shiner.

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