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Low Carb Desserts: You can have great tasting food too!

Posted June 28, 2007 at 10:30 AM by Shannon Clark

Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Recipes, Weight Control

One of the more common diet approaches right now is low carb. While low carb is not for everyone (especially endurance athletes), many people are finding good success losing weight on a low carb regimen and some are actually finding that they feel better as well. This is likely due to the fact they may have some issues dealing with carbohydrates in general, and after eating a carbohydrate based diet, they feel tired and even experience a noticeable weight gain.

Unfortunately, though, many of our classically favorite foods, particularly when it comes to desserts, are high in carbohydrates. Does going on such a plan then mean that you can never enjoy delcicious desserts again? Most definitely not. As long as you are willing to be creative in the kitchen, you can come up with a variety of recipes that will still satisfy your taste buds while still helping you maintain your new lifestyle.

Fruit Mousse

If you are a big fan of mousses, this recipe is a great idea to try.

1 package sugar free Jell-O
1 cup low fat cottage cheese
1 cup cold water
1 cup boiling water

Prepare the sugar free Jell-O as instructed on the package. Once it is fully prepared and set, take it, along with the cottage cheese, and place it in a blender.  Blend until just mixed and then place this new mixture in the freezer for about 30 minutes.  When taking it out, you will have a tasty mousse that has a high volume but not a lot of calories.  This is great because you will feel like you are eating a lot of food - therefore leaving you satisfied and not hungry.

Light Pudding

This recipe is another good carb light, high protein recipe that can be altered according to your cravings.

1 tbsp Gelatin
¼ cup cold water
1 cup boiling water
1 cup artificial sweetener
¼ cup lukewarm water
3 egg whites
Flavoring Mix-in

First combine the gelatin and cold water. Once mixed together, add in the boiling water and stir thoroughly. Next, add in the sweetener and remaining ¼ cup of water and mix-in and place in the fridge. Stir this periodically until it begins to thicken. After thickened, beat the mixture for a few minutes and then add in egg whites. Continue beating for another 4-5 minutes until peaks have formed. Place into individual serving bowls and let set in the fridge.

Mix in options: raspberries, sugar-free drink mix (crystal light), sugar free flavored syrups, sugar-free pudding powders, protein powders, and low sugar jams.

Cherry Chocolate Sorbet

½ cup unsweetened frozen cherries
1 tbsp cocoa powder
½ scoop chocolate protein powder
1-2 tbsp water or sugar free drink (crystal light, sugar-free fruit beverage, etc)
1 packet sweetener

Place all ingredients together in a blender and pulse blend until mixed. Next transfer into serving bowls and place in the freezer for 15-20 minutes until serving. Note that cherries could be substituted for whatever kind of fruit you prefer, as could the flavor of protein powder (vanilla with peaches, for example).

So if you are looking for a post-dinner treat, don’t succumb to the temptation of cake or cookies. Whip up one of these light and tasty desserts instead. They are all high in protein and low in calories and carbs . . . making them the perfect addition to your diet!

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