But that doesn’t mean they can’t.
In fact, some of the world’s favorite fast-food desserts are sometimes worth ordering for a little boost.
Plus, take a look at8 Vintage Desserts You’re Going to See on Restaurant Menus in 2023.
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“I’m a real-life cookie monster,” he explains.
“If I’m going to splurge on a fast food dessert, it’sChick-fil-A’s Chocolate Chip Cookies.
“The key is to keep quantity modest and make it occasional.
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I actually find it filling.
Pair with a grande nonfat cappuccino and you’ll add only 100 calories and 8 grams of protein.
I like nonfat milk for my caps because it makes the best foam.”
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This contains about 460 calories, only 2.5 grams of fat, and 35 grams of sugar.
Now as far as fast-food desserts go, it is not that terrible.
Most of the calories are from carbohydrates and not unhealthy fats.
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Most of the other fast food desserts are not only high in calories but high in unhealthy saturated fats.
These bites are warm, sugary, and delicious.
They are also very budget-friendly and can easily be shared with friends and/or family.
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“A doughnut from any mom-and-pop place is always worth the splurge morally and calorie-wise,” Sauceda enthused.
“A chocolate donut with sprinkles early in the morning with your coffee or tea?
A maple donut bar as a late-night treat?
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A thousand times yes.”
Plus doughnuts are a fun food to help practice mindful eating.
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