The idea behind the Atkins Diet, or the low-carbohydrate diet, is that cutting way back on carbohydrates will cause the body to use stored body fat for fuel instead of the stream of sugar and starches that most Americans typically load up on. Instead of eating packaged desserts that are filled with sugar and flour, or depriving yourself of foods that bring you pleasure, find substitutes and enjoy healthier treats.
Low-Carb Strawberry Delight
Follow the directions on a package of strawberry gelatin. Add 1/2 cup of sliced fresh strawberries and stir. Pour into dessert cups and refrigerate until it sets. With a second package of strawberry gelatin, combine it with the hot water in the first step, but leave out the second step. Cool in the refrigerator but not until it is set. Gently fold 1/2 cup of whipped cream into the unset gelatin. Scoop this onto the tops of the set strawberry gelatin. Serve cold. The low-carb strawberry delight has about 16 to 18 g of carbohydrates.
Low-Carb Custard
Whip 6 eggs then add 1/2 cup of Splenda, 1 cup of cream, 1 cup of water and 1 tsp. vanilla or almond extract. Mix with hand mixer on medium for approximately 3 minutes. Pour this into ramekins or oven-proof custard cups. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Place the ramekins or custard cups into a pan with approximately 1 inch of water. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes before serving. It may be refrigerated. This low-carb custard has approximately 4 g of carbohydrates.
Low-Carb Fudge
Combine 1 package of sugar-free chocolate pudding with 2 tbsp. of brown sugar substitute, 1/2 cup of cream and 1 tbsp. of crème de cacao. Pour into saucepan and turn the burner on low heat. Stir in approximately 5 tbsp. of peanut butter (creamy or chunky). After the peanut butter is melted and well blended, pour into an 8-by-8 inch baking pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Refrigerate for approximately 1 hour, until firm. Cut this into 16 squares. Each square has approximately 25 g of carbohydrates.
Pumpkin Pudding
Mix 2 cups of ricotta cheese, 1 tsp. vanilla, 4 tbsp. of Splenda, 1 tbsp. pumpkin pie spice, 1/4 tsp. nutmeg and 1/4 tsp. cinnamon. Spoon into dessert cups. You may top it with whipped cream. Each 1/2 cup serving of pumpkin pudding has approximately 4 g of carbohydrates without the whipped cream.
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