South Beach Diet Faux Ice Cream
Indulge your sweet tooth without breaking your diet with this quick and guilt-free South Beach Diet Faux Ice Cream. Made with creamy low-fat ricotta cheese, a hint of vanilla, and sweetened with a sugar substitute like Splenda, this low-carb dessert achieves rich flavor and texture in just 5 minutes of prep time. Customize your treat by adding unsweetened cocoa powder for a decadent chocolate twist or frozen berries for a fresh, fruity burst. Blended to smooth perfection and lightly chilled, this no-cook "ice cream" is the ultimate healthy dessert for two, offering all the satisfaction of a frozen delight without the added sugar or unnecessary calories. Perfect for weight loss plans or low-carb diets, it's a creamy indulgence you'll make on repeat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Low-fat ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons Splenda or other sugar substitute
- 1 teaspoon Unsweetened cocoa powder (optional, for chocolate flavor)
- 0.5 cup Frozen mixed berries or unsweetened frozen fruit of choice (optional, for added flavor)
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine the low-fat ricotta cheese, vanilla extract, and Splenda (or another sugar substitute).
If making a chocolate version, mix in the unsweetened cocoa powder at this stage.
For a fruit-flavored variety, incorporate the frozen mixed berries or unsweetened frozen fruit into the mixture, mashing them slightly if desired.
Using a handheld blender or food processor, blend the mixture until smooth and creamy.
Spoon the mixture into serving bowls or cups, cover, and place in the freezer for about 10-15 minutes to thicken slightly.
Serve chilled. If the mixture becomes too firm, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before enjoying.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
451 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.8 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.2 g | 61% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 128 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.4 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.1 g | ||
| Protein | 29.3 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 620 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 642 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
