Eating candies and sweets (and lots of them!) is typically a big part of the Halloween tradition, but it's important to remember that sugar-free candies, gum, and desserts should still only enjoyed in moderation on the South Beach Diet. This collection of dessert recipes can help you celebrate the sweet sentiment of the holiday without derailing your healthy eating plan. Whether you're attending a party, hosting one, or just looking for a South Beach Diet-friendly indulgence for Halloween, remember to stick with one serving of dessert and serve the rest to your guests or freeze any leftovers to enjoy throughout the week.
The powerful health-boosting combination of green tea and dark chocolate makes these delectable truffles a guilt-free dessert. This elegant truffle dessert may sound like an elaborate recipe, but it's actually only made with four ingredients: fat-free half-and-half, bittersweet chocolate, green tea, and unsweetened cocoa powder. The best part? Two truffles are all you need to satisfy your sweet tooth.
One bite of these moist and chocolaty brownies, and you'll never know that the main ingredient is black beans. Add eggs, vanilla extract, sugar substitute, unsweetened cocoa powder, and pecans, this member-inspired recipe is perfect for Phase 1. Like store-bought brownie mixes, these brownies cook up fast, but they are made with healthier ingredients. Serve these nutritious treats to your kids — they'll never know the difference!
If
you're a fan of peanut butter cup candies, these delicious cookies are sure to
deliver! Your kids will love the mouthwatering, salty-and-sweet flavors of
these exquisite cookies, too. We made healthy swaps for the ingredients you
find in traditional peanut butter cookies, including no-sugar-added all-natural
creamy peanut butter, sugar-free jam, and vanilla extract.
Coffee custard? This unlikely pairing creates a delicious flavor combination that makes this custard irresistible. The individual custards take at least three hours or overnight to chill, so we recommend you prepare these treats a day in advance of Halloween. If you're hosting a dinner party, this chilled custard also makes a great finale to a meal. When you're ready to serve them, garnish the custards with lemon zest or cinnamon twists. Feel free to use decaffeinated espresso powder or instant coffee instead of instant espresso.
These
chocolate-raspberry mini cakes are the perfect swap for party cupcakes. Made
with unsweetened cocoa powder, bittersweet chocolate chips, and fresh
raspberries, these flourless cakes will fulfill every chocolate lover's dreams.
If you're hosting a Halloween party and are expecting a lot of kids, prepare a
double batch of these cakes — there's sure to be a line for seconds!
Meringue desserts are popular among dieters because they're so light and delicious. This scrumptious angel meringue is no exception. It's made with egg whites fresh strawberries, and walnuts, among other ingredients, so you can have your cake and eat it too.