Top 10 Quick and Easy Low-Carb Treats
When I want to prepare intricate appetizers or desserts, I have plenty of options: low-carbohydrate cookbooks, websites, and a few recipes given to me by friends. But there are times when I just want to throw something together quickly and with minimal effort, particularly after a busy workday. Below are 10 fast and healthy treats (some savory, some sweet) that allow me to indulge while remaining within low-carb guidelines; each is well below 10 net grams of carbs per serving. I think they’re all delicious and would love to get your feedback as well. Enjoy!
- Cinnamon Cottage Cheese: Combine 1/2 cup cottage cheese with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and sugar substitute of choice (I like stevia or sucralose/Splenda) equivalent to 1 teaspoon sugar.
- Hot Cocoa: Combine 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons milk (or coconut or almond milk) and 2-3 teaspoons sugar substitute in saucepan. Heat to boiling and pour into cup. Add whipped cream if desired.
- Bell Pepper with Guacamole: Cut red or yellow bell pepper into strips and serve with 2 tablespoons guacamole.
- Peanut Butter Mousse: Combine 1/3 cup whipped cream cheese, 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter, and 1 teaspoon sugar substitute.
- Chocolate Mousse: Combine 1/3 cup whipped cream cheese, 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, and 1 teaspoon sugar substitute.
- Yogurt with Walnuts: Combine 1/2 cup Greek yogurt with 2 tablespoons walnuts and 1 teaspoon sugar substitute.
- Spicy Cream Cheese with Celery: Cut 2-3 celery stalks celery into 4-inch pieces. Spread with cream cheese mixed with dash of cayenne pepper.
- Ricotta Pudding: Combine 1/3 cup ricotta cheese with 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and 1 teaspoon sugar substitute.
- Cottage Cheese with Berries: Combine 1/2 cup cottage cheese with 1/2 cup raspberries; sweeten with sugar substitute if desired.
- Mini Caprese Salad: Slice 2 ounces fresh mozarella cheese and 1 medium tomato into 3-inch slices. Serve with chopped basil leaves.
Some great recipes proving low carb does not have to be dull!
Thanks, BadMoonT2! Hope you enjoy them 🙂
Hi, Franzi,
I have taken to eating Greek yogurt with sugar substitute (I happen to prefer aspartame) and vanilla. It sort of tastes like cheesecake! And I find that cottage cheese with sug.sub. and cinnamon tastes a whole lot better than plain — and for a picky eater, that matters! 🙂
Keep up the good work!
Natalie ._c-
Thanks, Natalie! Greek yogurt with vanilla and cottage cheese with cinnamon are two of my favorites as well, and so easy to throw together!
How about snack packs of prepared diet Jello?
Another good choice. Even better if topped with real whipped cream!