Sweets for the calorie counter

Almond Ricotta Cream [South Beach diet]

Ingredients
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta chhese
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 small packets of Splenda
1 teaspoon of slivered toasted almonds
(mix all together in a dessert bowl [except the almonds]; chill and serve w/almonds)

192 Calories
11 total fas (6 g sat)
38 mg cholesterol
8 g carbs
15 g protein
0 g fiber
155 mg sodium

Chocolate Ricotta Cream [South Beach diet]

Ingredients
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta chhese
1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 small packets of Splenda
5 mini chocolate chips (optional)
(mix all together in a dessert bowl [except the chips]; chill and serve w/chips)

261 Calories
14 total fas (6 g sat)
42 mg cholesterol
17 g carbs
15 g protein
0 g fiber
177 mg sodium

hint ~ add or substitute vanilla extract for different flavors

I eat both of these all the time and they are YUMMY!

Sweet Tooth

I love cupcakes ~it's no secret. I just wish I could make them look this pretty!










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