Let’s face it - chocolate is more than just a tasty food. 

It’s a mood booster, a comfort food, and a delicious treat. And according to Mintel, 95 per cent of people in the UK enjoy eating chocolate. 

But what happens if you’re diabetic or trying to maintain a low-sugar diet? Does that mean you have to give up chocolate altogether?

If you want to stick to your diet and still be able to enjoy a sweet, indulgent treat or two, we have a host of guilt-free alternatives to some of your favourite chocolate treats. 

Read on for the lowdown on low sugar confectionery from The Skinny Food Co. 

Low calorie and low sugar chocolate bar swaps

Hazelnut-filled Chocolate Bars

Can’t get enough of those hazelnut-filled creamy chocolate bars?

These dreamy Chocaholic high-protein filled wafer bars will definitely hit the spot. 

Available in three yummy flavours (cocoa and salted caramel, cocoa and hazelnut, and hazelnut and white chocolate), these bars contain 9.9g of protein per 30g serving and just 1.5g of sugar. 

In contrast, the leading brand of this chocolate bar contains just 3.6g of protein and 12g of sugar per 30g serving. 

Want to create your own low-calorie version?

Try mixing some high-protein Greek yoghurt, low-sugar Chocaholic spread, a sprinkle of cacao nibs and a scoop of your favourite protein powder. 

Milk Chocolate

Craving the taste of classic milk chocolate?

This Chocaholic smooth chocolate bar from The Skinny Food Co. has all the tasty qualities of your favourite classic chocolate bars - with nowhere near as much sugar. 

Perfect for pre or post-workout snacking, this bar is vegetarian, gluten-free, and a great source of protein. 

It contains 7.8g of protein and 3g of sugar per 30g serving, whereas a classic milk chocolate bar contains 2.1g of protein and 17g of sugar per 30g serving. 

Colourful Chocolate Drops

Love those colourful, bite-sized chocolate treats?

Why not try swapping them for The Skinny Food Co.’s Chocaholic Drops?

Available in 22g tubes and 200g sharing bags, these sweets contain 90 per cent less sugar than leading market brands, which contain 13g of sugar per 22g serving. 

With just 86 calories and 1.4g of sugar per 22g serving, our Chocaholic Drops are sweet, silky, and smooth. 

Want to enjoy the taste of Chocaholic Drops on your pancakes or in your hot chocolate? Try our vegan Chocaholic Drops syrup!

Chocolate Malt Balls

Light and crispy malt chocolate balls are a much-loved treat. But did you know some versions contain 20g of sugar per 37g portion?

These high-protein Chocaholic Milk Chocolate Crispy Balls only contain 1.36g of sugar per 37g portion. 

They also contain 16g of protein per bag, so they’re ideal for chocoholics who want to boost their protein intake. 

Chocaholic Crispy Balls are available in milk chocolate, white chocolate, and rainbow colours. 

Chocolate Seashells

Chocolate seashells are seriously indulgent. But they’re also high in sugar and fat. 

If you want a lighter alternative (which still maintains that luxurious Belgian chocolate experience), grab a box of these Chocaholic high-protein hazelnut pralines. 

Here’s a quick comparison: 

Leading brand per 27g portion

• Saturated Fat - 9.72g
• Sugar - 12.69g
• Protein - 2.26g

The Skinny Food Co. Hazelnut Pralines per 27g portion

• Saturated Fat - 6.2g
• Sugar - 1.2g
• Protein - 9g

Crispy Chocolate

Sometimes, you just want a crispy, satisfying chocolate treat. However, one popular version of this chocolate treat contains 13.77g of sugar and 1.89g of protein per 27g serving. 

If you want a low-sugar alternative, why not try this

which contains 2.6g of sugar and 8.1g of protein per 27g serving?

Toffee Chocolate Bars

Chocolate and toffee will always be a winning combination. But one of the most popular toffee chocolate bars contains 198 calories, 7.1g of fat, 1.6g of protein, and 18g of sugar per 38g serving. So it’s probably not the best option if you want to reduce your sugar intake.

But don’t worry. Our Skinny Duo bars are the ideal lighter alternative. Coated in smooth chocolate, this toffee crunch flavour duo bar has a tasty toffee centre and just the right amount of crunch. Best of all, each 30g bar only only contains 99 calories, 0.4g of sugar, and 4.5g of fat. And it also contains 7.2g of protein. 

Skinny Duo Bars are available in five other delicious flavours: cookies & cream, chocolate brownie, salted caramel, dark chocolate & raspberry and birthday cake. Want to try them all? Shop our Skinny Low Sugar High Protein Bar Six Pack, which contains all six flavours! 

Remember, following a low-sugar diet doesn’t have to be boring. These low-sugar chocolate alternatives prove you can still enjoy chocolate while sticking to your diet plan.