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Need licorice (candy) substitute

RinaRina — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 13:02:13 GMT

I can't stop eating Twizzlers!

Can anyone think of a healthy substitute?

I started making sweet potato chips, but they don't last long and don't have the same consistency as Twizzlers. So chewy!

But, I've got to stop!

(eyeroll)

Re: Need licorice (candy) substitute

I am still oxox — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 13:06:25 GMT

Fennel tastes a lot like licorice

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Trix — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 13:08:38 GMT

I can't offer a candy sub, but if you like tea, a licorice flavored tea may help with your craving for the taste. My preferred brand is Yogi.

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KingstonsMom — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 13:37:30 GMT

Maybe try the licorice bites called 'Nibs', they're licorice but smaller than Twizzlers, which might slow ya' down a bit, LOL!

Re: Need licorice (candy) substitute

OKPrincess — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 13:37:56 GMT

wrote:
I can't stop eating Twizzlers!
Can anyone think of a healthy substitute?
I started making sweet potato chips, but they don't last long and don't have the same consistency as Twizzlers. So chewy!
But, I've got to stop!
(eyeroll)

@RinaRina I feel the same way about gummy bears. I used to buy the larger bag and finish them off by myself in a day or two. There are times I crave gummy bears. As a "joke" DD in Houston sent me a 5lb bag from Amazon for Christmas . I totally understand. I haven't bought any in at least two weeks and still crave them at times. Don't know why.

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GSPgirl — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 13:42:48 GMT

wrote:
I can't stop eating Twizzlers!
Can anyone think of a healthy substitute?
I started making sweet potato chips, but they don't last long and don't have the same consistency as Twizzlers. So chewy!
But, I've got to stop!
(eyeroll)

Licorice gum

Re: Need licorice (candy) substitute

KingstonsMom — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 13:46:14 GMT

wrote:
wrote:
I can't stop eating Twizzlers!
Can anyone think of a healthy substitute?
I started making sweet potato chips, but they don't last long and don't have the same consistency as Twizzlers. So chewy!
But, I've got to stop!
(eyeroll)

@RinaRina I feel the same way about gummy bears. I used to buy the larger bag and finish them off by myself in a day or two. There are times I crave gummy bears. As a "joke" DD in Houston sent me a 5lb bag from Amazon for Christmas . I totally understand. I haven't bought any in at least two weeks and still crave them at times. Don't know why.

@OKPrincess

Oh No! The only other candy that I LOVE, LOL!

I used to buy the huge bags from Sam's, but cancelled my membership, so I'm in withdrawal.

Twizzlers (licorice only) and Gummi Bears are like potato chips, ya' can't eat just a couple!

Re: Need licorice (candy) substitute

RinaRina — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 13:50:31 GMT

wrote:
wrote:
I can't stop eating Twizzlers!
Can anyone think of a healthy substitute?
I started making sweet potato chips, but they don't last long and don't have the same consistency as Twizzlers. So chewy!
But, I've got to stop!
(eyeroll)

@RinaRina I feel the same way about gummy bears. I used to buy the larger bag and finish them off by myself in a day or two. There are times I crave gummy bears. As a "joke" DD in Houston sent me a 5lb bag from Amazon for Christmas . I totally understand. I haven't bought any in at least two weeks and still crave them at times. Don't know why.

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They're chewy. I've bought a giant size tub of bubble gum thinking I'd "chew" that instead, but it's NOT the same. Then I bought some mints. Still ..not the same.

So, I understand your craving for the gummies.

I used to make "paleo" gummies thinking it would be a healthy protein substitute snack.

Still, they're not the same as Twizzlers. Couldn't match the chewiness of Twizzlers!

Re: Need licorice (candy) substitute

LexaMom — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 13:50:41 GMT

I have the same problem with Dots. I can eat the whole big yellow boxes. I suggest a candy that lasts longer - for me Jujube's last longer - and they are still chewy after awhile.

Re: Need licorice (candy) substitute

OKPrincess — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 13:53:37 GMT

@KingstonsMom Then you understand our "withdrawal" pain. I love Twizzler bits too. Maybe it's a texture thing too.

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drizzellla — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 13:53:58 GMT

Licorice was the only candy my Mom would eat. There are many health benefits to eating licorice. Now, I am not sure how many of these health benefits you would get from eating Twizzlers. BUT Twizzlers sure smell good and I happen to have a bag of Twizzlers right next to me. I like to open the bag and just smell it.

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KingstonsMom — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 13:57:23 GMT

@drizzellla

Not fair! LOL!

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Pook — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 14:05:11 GMT

wrote:
Licorice was the only candy my Mom would eat. There are many health benefits to eating licorice. Now, I am not sure how many of these health benefits you would get from eating Twizzlers. BUT Twizzlers sure smell good and I happen to have a bag of Twizzlers right next to me. I like to open the bag and just smell it.

Twizzlers are not true licorice - even the black ones that aren't that popular. There are very few real licorice candies around now.

Twizzler nibs were recommended to me by my doctor as a small snack instead of chocolate since I'm a sweet junkie but he said to eat a few when I got cravings but - well- you know how that goes!!

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qualitygal — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 14:26:28 GMT

It's the sugar! Old favorite of mine too. But think of the sugar as destroying teeth, and your whole body. I'm sure a lot of our ails are due to sugar.

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ValuSkr — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 14:29:11 GMT

Do you like all Twizzlers flavors or just the licorice (black) flavored? I haven't had licorice flavored in a long time, in fact I rarely see it in stores.

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avid shopper — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 14:44:22 GMT

I chew a few fennel seeds

I keep Luden's Licorice cough drops in the house

I enjoy Stash Tea - Licorice Spice

Re: Need licorice (candy) substitute

OKPrincess — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 14:51:33 GMT

Anyone remember Black Jack gum? Was that licorice?

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sunshine45 — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 15:00:04 GMT

chilled black sambuca!

lol, probably not so healthy if you need it every day, but so darn good!

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Peaches McPhee — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 15:19:11 GMT

Well, I learned something new today. I never knew Twizzlers came in licorice flaver . . . I have only seen (and loved) the red ones.

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RinaRina — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 15:26:56 GMT

wrote:

wrote:
Licorice was the only candy my Mom would eat. There are many health benefits to eating licorice. Now, I am not sure how many of these health benefits you would get from eating Twizzlers. BUT Twizzlers sure smell good and I happen to have a bag of Twizzlers right next to me. I like to open the bag and just smell it.

Twizzlers are not true licorice - even the black ones that aren't that popular. There are very few real licorice candies around now.
Twizzler nibs were recommended to me by my doctor as a small snack instead of chocolate since I'm a sweet junkie but he said to eat a few when I got cravings but - well- you know how that goes!!

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So true!

"Real" licorice candy is expensive.