List Of Low-carb Desserts And Snacks

Carbohydrate-rich foods include fruits, vegetables, grains, milk and many processed foods, according to MayoClinic.com. When you eat carbohydrates, your body converts the carbohydrates into glucose. If you want to limit the amount of carbohydrates you eat in an effort to lose weight or to maintain a weight loss, keep your carbohydrate level between 50 and 150 g per day.

Orange Chocolate Mousse

When eating a low-carbohydrate diet, avoid white and brown sugars. Brown sugar has 3 g of carbohydrates in 1 tsp. and white sugar has 4.2 g, in 1 tsp., according to the USDA's National Nutrient Database. Substitute artificial sweeteners for sugars when cooking. Make an orange chocolate mousse that has 7.1 g of carbohydrates, as recommended by Low Carb Luxury. Combine 4 tbsp. of cocoa powder, 2/3 cup of Splenda, 1 pt. of cream and 1/2 tbsp. of orange-flavored extract in a mixing bowl. Mix with an electric mixer for three to four minutes. Eat immediately or refrigerate.

Cheesecake

Cream cheese is virtually carbohydrate-free, with 1 tbsp. containing less than 0.5 g of carbohydrates. Make an easy, delicious cheesecake from Dana Carpender's book "500 More Low-Carb Recipes." The recipe, "Eliot Sohmer's Most Wonderful Cheesecake," uses 2 lbs. of cream cheese, 2 cups of Splenda, 5 eggs and 3 tbsp. of cream. Mix the ingredients with a mixer and bake in a 9 inch springform pan for 10 minutes at 375 degrees. Reduce oven temperature and bake for an additional hour at 250 degrees. Cool completely and refrigerate. Each piece has 3 g of carbohydrates, according to Carpender.

Kale Chips

Kale is a green, leafy vegetable that contains about 7 g of carbohydrates per cup. The strong flavor lends itself to a salty snack of kale chips, as featured on Delicious Living. Wash and chop a single bunch of kale. Combine 3 tbsp. of heart-healthy olive oil, 2 tbsp. of vinegar, 2 tbsp. of agave nectar, 1 tsp. of salt, 1 tsp. of garlic powder and a dash of cayenne pepper in a bowl. Mix and add kale. Remove the mixture from the bowl and lay the leaves in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes. Stir after 10 minutes, and bake 8 to 10 more minutes. Each serving has 9 g of carbohydrates.

Cheese Roll-Ups

Cheese is a natural low-carbohydrate food. The USDA's National Nutrient Database indicates that 1 oz. of cheddar or mozzarella cheese has less than 1 g of carbohydrates. Make a quick, easy-to-prepare cheese roll-up. Take two or three pieces of deli-meat turkey, chicken or ham and roll around a mozzarella or cheddar cheese stick. Make several ahead of time and keep in the refrigerator.