Sweet Treats from South Beach Diet

This has to be one of the quickest dessert recipes I have ever found short of scooping ice cream into a bowl. Even phase one of the South Beach Diet offers something to satisfy that craving we all have for something sweet!

Mocha Ricotta Creme

1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package sugar substitute
Dash espresso powder
5 mini chocolate chips

Mix together the ricotta, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, an sugar substitute in a dessert bowl. Serve chilled with a dusting of espresso powder and sprinkled with the mini chocolate chips.

Serves 1

Oriental Cabbage Salad

From SOUTH BEACH DIET

1/2 small head green cabbage, chopped
3 scallions, chopped
2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

Combine the cabbage, scallions, oil, and vinegar. Toss well and chill until ready to serve.
Add the sesame seeds and toss again before serving.

Serves 4

103 calories, 2 g protein, 5 g carbs per serving.

This is so quick and tasty I serve it often - especially in summer!