Welcome to final part , part 4, of the how to eat/drink healthier on the go series. This week we will be discussing dessert options at various drive thru and sit down restaurant chains that are on the “lighter” side.

I want to preface by saying I am NOT a nutritionist nor do I claim these options to be “healthy”. They are simply options that I like that are lower in calories and sugar and can help contribute to your fitness goals.

Mcdonald’s/Burger King

Vanilla ice cream cone

200 calories, 5g fat, 33g carbs, 5g protein, 23g sugar

Chocolate chip cookie

170 calories, 8g fat, 22g carbs, 2g protein, 15g sugar

Starbucks

Petite vanilla scone

130 calories, 6g fat, 19g carbs, 2g protein, 9g sugar

Rip van Wafels – Honey & Oats

130 calories, 6g fat, 19g carbs, 1g protein, 8g sugar

Cake pop

160 calories, 8g fat, 21g carbs, 2g protein, 16g sugar

Dairy queen

Small vanilla cone

220 calories,7g fat, 34g carbs, 6g protein, 26g sugar

Mini banana split blizzard (one of the lowest calorie blizzards)

280 calories, 8g fat, 47g carbs, 6g protein, 39g sugar

Dilly bar

220 calories, 12g fat, 25g carbs, 3g protein, 21g sugar

Wendy’s

Jr. Frosty

190 calories, 6g fat, 31g carbs, 6g protein, 26g sugar

Taco Bell

Cinnamon twists

170 calories, 6g fat, 27g carbs, 1g protein, 10g sugar

Cinnabon delights – 2 pack

170 calories, 11g fat, 15g carbs, 2g protein, 9g sugar

The Cheesecake Factory

Bowl of fresh strawberries

250 calories, 15g fat, 26g carbs, 2.5g protein, 19g sugar

Low-licious cheesecake

570 calories, 44g fat, 37g carbs, 10g protein, 5g sugar

Olive Garden

Tiramisu

470 calories, 27g fat, 54g carbs, 6g protein, 35g sugar

Cracker Barrel

Mini strawberry cheesecake

290 calories (only thing available)

Applebee’s

Brownie bite

330 calories, 15g fat, 48g carbs, 4g protein, 35g sugar

Buffalo Wild Wings

Loaded ice cream (maybe a good shareable)

490 calories, 21g fat, 71g carbs, 11g protein, 47g sugar

So next time you have a sweet craving, pull up this post when you visit one of these restaurants or to get inspo at another restaurant instead of panicking and ordering something wayyy too high in calories, fat and sugar!

Until next time,

Coach Emily