Gullon sugar free snacks

[Awiiiiin]

Hi
Has anyone tried the gullon sugar free snacks are they really sugar free?

 

[Bittern]

I haven't tried gullon but this company stocks sweet and savoury snacks if that's what you want, but it is probably best to not eat snacks at all. www.avidlite.co.uk

 

[Needing help!]

I’ve found that even the ‘sugar free’ biscuits (like gullon, and Maryland do a sugar free chocolate chip cookie too) are still big no-no’s because they still have the same number of total carbs as the full sugar biscuits! It’s the carbs not just the sugars that are key factors in glucose levels.
A ‘sugar free’ biscuit definitely gave me false hope at first too!

 

[Awiiiiin]

I’ve found that even the ‘sugar free’ biscuits (like gullon, and Maryland do a sugar free chocolate chip cookie too) are still big no-no’s because they still have the same number of total carbs as the full sugar biscuits! It’s the carbs not just the sugars that are key factors in glucose levels.
A ‘sugar free’ biscuit definitely gave me false hope at first too!

But sometimes I crave something a little sweet and isn't it at least better than the ones that contain sugar

 

[Deleted member 475901]

Check the net carbs (ie a USA product) or total carbs in the EU and UK.
I do have the occasional 'sugar free' biscuit, but all that means is they don't add extra sugar so there is some in the flour.
The biscuits I have in are 4.2g carbs per biscuit compared to 5.9g a biscuit, so not a big difference but at least I know I can only have one or two before the dreaded sweetener diarrhoea kicks in so less temptation to binge.

 

[Needing help!]

But sometimes I crave something a little sweet and isn't it at least better than the ones that contain sugar

I’m exactly the same and have a very sweet tooth! I find that total avoidance is best or it just triggers a huge craving and as soon as I get the taste for it, it very quickly leads to ‘oh, only one more…’ and it can spiral so quickly.
To satisfy sweet cravings I’m currently having 85% dark chocolate (i started with the 70% and worked my way up because dark chocolate is definitely an acquired taste - and I was always a bit of a milk chocolate addict!) - because it is so rich, it can help prevent over-eating and keep overall carb content low - the Lindt 85% is only 4.4g carbs for a 20g portion.
And I’m trying to completely cut out all artificial sweeteners which the ‘low sugar’ products are swimming with - many have been shown to actually worsen glucose tolerance

 

[Awiiiiin]

I’m exactly the same and have a very sweet tooth! I find that total avoidance is best or it just triggers a huge craving and as soon as I get the taste for it, it very quickly leads to ‘oh, only one more…’ and it can spiral so quickly.
To satisfy sweet cravings I’m currently having 85% dark chocolate (i started with the 70% and worked my way up because dark chocolate is definitely an acquired taste - and I was always a bit of a milk chocolate addict!) - because it is so rich, it can help prevent over-eating and keep overall carb content low - the Lindt 85% is only 4.4g carbs for a 20g portion.
And I’m trying to completely cut out all artificial sweeteners which the ‘low sugar’ products are swimming with - many have been shown to actually worsen glucose tolerance

Thank you so much you're great of a help

 

[nationalnutrition]

Sugar-free Protein Cookies

These cookies make all your wildest dreams come true. That is, if you dream was to eat a cookie that packs a whopping 10 grams of protein! The high quality ingredients like chickpeas, almond butter and protein powder, result in too good to be true slices of heaven. Use these cookies to keep your blood sugars balanced, curb your appetite, repair your muscles after an intense workout, or just because you need a snack and they taste so darn delicious!

Makes 10 cookies
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Sugar Free
Vegetarian

Ingredients:

1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas
1 large organic egg or 1 flax egg [1 tablespoon ground flax + 3 tablespoon water]
1/3 cup unsweetened carob chips or chocolate chips
¼ cup almond butter1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
30 grams protein powder
1/8 teaspoon powdered white stevia

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350F

To make this recipe even easier, put all ingredients except your carob chips into a blender or food processor. Blend until everything is well incorporated.

Move your dough into a large bowl, and stir in your carob chips by hand.

Using your hands, form the dough into cookie balls, and place on a baking sheet – leaving enough room for the cookies to expand a little.

Toss your cookies in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes. When you start to see the cookies crack on the top, they should be ready!


Make It This Way

The amount of stevia you need in each recipe depends on which type you are using, To ensure you don’t make the recipe too sweet, start with a smaller amount and taste the mixture before the egg is added in. Add more as needed. If you prefer, you could substitute the stevia in this recipe with 1/3 cup of coconut sugar.

Feel free to use your favourite protein powder in this recipe, while keeping in mind the flavor of your powder will influence the taste of the cookies – so its wise that you enjoy the flavor before you start baking! These cookies taste great with a combination of vanilla rice protein and plain hemp protein powders.


Try This

Try it with exercise! Enjoy 1-2 of these cookies right after a strength-training workout and your muscles will thank you. Protein works to repair muscles and prevent next-day muscle soreness.

 

[Deleted member 475901]

Sugar-free Protein Cookies

These cookies make all your wildest dreams come true. That is, if you dream was to eat a cookie that packs a whopping 10 grams of protein! The high quality ingredients like chickpeas, almond butter and protein powder, result in too good to be true slices of heaven. Use these cookies to keep your blood sugars balanced, curb your appetite, repair your muscles after an intense workout, or just because you need a snack and they taste so darn delicious!

Makes 10 cookies
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Sugar Free
Vegetarian

Ingredients:

1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas
1 large organic egg or 1 flax egg [1 tablespoon ground flax + 3 tablespoon water]
1/3 cup unsweetened carob chips or chocolate chips
¼ cup almond buttes1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
30 grams protein powder
1/8 teaspoon powdered white stevia

The correct UK/EU label would be 'No added sugar', as chickpeas for one include natural sugar and are fairly high carb. (That amount of chickpeas comes out about 12g sugar?) Flax egg has sugar, almond butter has sugar - not much in each but it adds up.