by Tammy L Mahan

Created on: November 25, 2008   Last Updated: March 27, 2011

Low carb desserts are a healthier alternative to desserts high in carbs and sugar. For those of us who "attempt" dieting or are constantly trying to watch our figure a low carb dessert can be just the thing to prevent us from those midnight refrigerator raids!

MINI MERINGUES

Ingredients

2 egg whites
3/4 cup of powdered sugar
4 large fresh strawberries (pureed)

1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

PREPARATION

Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

Lightly grease a cookie sheet.

Beat egg whites for 2 minutes using an electric hand mixer. Do not over beat as the egg whites will go dry. Gradually add the powdered sugar and beat the mixture until smooth.

Stir in strawberry puree and vanilla essence and stir well.

Spoon the meringue mixture onto the prepared baking tray and bake for 30 minutes. Makes 24

LOW CARB CHOCOLATE RUM BALLS

Ingredients

1 cup of almond flour
1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup of artificial sweetener (equal)
2 tablespoons of butter (softened)
2 tablespoons of erythritol (sugar alcohol) can be found in the health section of most grocery stores.
2 tablespoons of rum
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla

PREPARATION

Mix all the dry ingredients in a big clean bowl. Add vanilla extract and rum and stir well. Roll the mixture into small balls and store in an airtight container. Makes 24

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