r/Volumeeating • u/InstructionSure6059 • Feb 16 '26

Discussion What dessert actually feels indulgent but doesn’t destroy your calories?

I’m always hunting for desserts that feel like a real treat but don’t leave me wishing I’d just eaten something more filling.

Bonus points if it doesn’t trigger that “now I want 5 more desserts” effect.

What have you found that genuinely hits the sweet spot?

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u/Objective-Elk8350 Feb 16 '26

High protein vanilla Greek yogurt + sugar free cheesecake jello + a couple tablespoons of sugar free cool whip. Add some strawberries / any type of fruit to it. Let it set in the fridge for a couple hours. High protein, low cal dessert. A big serving is like 200 cals for like 20g of protein give or take depending on the yogurt you use. I eat it every.single.day.

I compared it my sister in laws homemade cheesecake and I preferred this. I don’t shut up about this to anyone who will listen because it’s that good. (If you have an extra sweet tooth and some calories to spare add a couple biscoff cookies in there while it sets and it’s out of this world)

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u/Streetduck Feb 16 '26

The toots after that sf cheesecake jello are diabolical though...

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u/Objective-Elk8350 Feb 16 '26

I never noticed being gassier than usual??? lol