The South Beach Diet is designed to help you get over your cravings for sugars and starches, but everyone deserves a treat once in a while. Dozens of dessert recipes have been created to fit all phases of the South Beach Diet, and these are only a few dieter favorites.
Frozen Peanut Butter Cup Treats
All you need for this treat, compatible with Phase 1 of the South Beach Diet, is a sugar-free fudge pop, 2 tbsp. of natural peanut butter, and 2 tbsp. of fat free whipped topping. After placing the fudge pop in the microwave just long enough to remove the stick (usually 10 seconds), mash it together with the rest of the ingredients in a small bowl for a delicious chocolate and peanut butter treat.
Chocolate-Flavored Milkshakes
Take out your blender and add 1/2 tsp. of vanilla extract, 2 tsp. of chocolate extract, 1 cup of low fat milk, 2 ups of crushed ice, and your favorite artificial sweetener (to taste). Blend on medium speed for up to 2 minutes, at which point the mixture should be a thick, frothy milkshake.
Shake things up a bit by replacing the chocolate extract with another flavor of your choice. Some people prefer raspberry extract and sometimes extra vanilla extract.
Peanut Butter Cookies
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray. Mix 1 cup peanut butter, 1 cup Splenda and 1 egg in a small bowl until they are combined well. Roll this dough into quarter-sized pieces and place them on the cookie sheet at least 2 inches apart. Take a fork dipped in Splenda and press the cookies to flatten them. Bake the cookies for 9 to10 minutes, and remember--your diet allows for only two cookies per day.
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