Absolute best Atkins dessert

[Harambe]

I have been having a craving for dessert. I haven't had anything sweet since Jan. 24! Is there something I could make or buy that is really good without a lot of carbs?

Only stipulations: Can't be a big package, only want to have it once - something other than chocolate - and not sugar-free jello (yuck!).

 

[kathymc]

have you tried sugar free jello lately? I never liked it but since I have been doing lo carb (and no sweets) it tastes really good! I chop up a couple of strawberries into it and then whip up some heavy cream - YUM!

sorry I can't help with more but you might just want to try it again. I also like a handful of the Atkins cereal dry (blueberry is sweeter) - gets both the crunchy and the sweet!

good luck

 

[mum4jenn]

Have you looked at the recipe section for anything?? There are several wonderful recipes there.

There is a peanut butter cookie recipe that I like to make that I got from the low carb friends site. It is 1 cup of peanut butter,1 cup of splenda and 1 egg. Mix together and form into small balls and then flatten slightly with a fork. Bake at 325 for about 20 minutes. You should be able to get about 20-24 cookies out of this and it is about 2 carbs per cookie I think. They are VERY fragile though but they are good.

Another idea is to make Beachgirls recipe for Cheesecake. You could freeze the slices and just thaw one when you get hungry for something sweet.

 

[gshoemate]

Or if you have a Ruby Tuesday's close by, their cheesecake is yummy (and only 6 net carbs). But it's $4.99 a slice.....so that will make sure you only buy one.

 

[wiskband]

I am hearing alot about this cheesecake, BUt I have to tell you all I ogt a recipe from low carb friends for a cheesecake, its called the prefect cheesecake ( in case you look it up) this cheesecake is great! and much cheaper than 4.99 a slice! it is also very easy to make. I am serious, I am not a baking or even cooking kind of gal but this is easy fast and cheap!

renee

 

[Harambe]

Thanks guys! I'm off to find these recipes! And I think I'll try those peanutbutter cookies after Lent is over. DD gave up peanutbutter!

 

[perfectmatch300]

Sheila, those peanut butter cookies sound good! I'm trying to use up the food in my pantry before we move, & this will not only give me a good Atkins friendly dessert, but it will also help get rid of the huge container of peanut butter a friend gave me!

 

[dizneegirl]

Here are a couple of one-time-only desserts that absolutely hit the spot. That dose of fat is often just what you need!

Peanut Butter Pudding

1 oz softened cream cheese
1 Tbls cream
1 Tbls Davinci sugar-free syrup (or to taste)
1 Tbls sugar free peanut butter

Mix and eat.

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TRULY Decadent Chocolate Mousse

4 Tbs. heavy (whipping) cream
1/2 tsp. cocoa
1 tsp. sugar-free instant chocolate pudding powder
1-2 packets Splenda (or to taste)
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Whip cream until peaks form. Add all other ingredients and continue beating until well blended. Use spatula to scrape into a small bowl. Chill 5 minutes and enjoy.

Makes just enough for one person, and only weighs in at about 5 carbs.

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You can also try the old stand-by of a couple tablespoons of heavy cream in Diet Rite Tangerine or diet rootbeer. That's usually enough to satisfy that litte sweet craving, too.

 

[Kelsie]

Try sugar free Orange or Root Beer soda with some heavy cream. It's yummy and something a little different.

 

[DVCTiff]

You have to try the Atkins Morning Start bars in Creamy Cinnamon Bun. They are so good! And b/c your blood sugar doesn't go haywire, you can enjoy just one without attacking the box (oh, sorry, that'd just be me). I showed my husband how much I love him by giving him one, but that's all he gets - ONE. They are soooo delicious and only 2 net carbs!