Dessert Recipes Under 200 Calories: Samoas-Style Cannoli Cones, Strawberry Shortcake Mug Cake
Samoas-Style Cannoli Cones
1/4th of recipe (1 cone): 163 calories, 5.5g total fat (3.5g sat fat), 141mg sodium, 21.5g carbs, 1g fiber, 12.5g sugars, 7g protein
SmartPoints® value 7*
These gooey sweet snacks were inspired by the Girl Scout Cookie flavor Samoas/Caramel deLites. We love them!
Prep:
10 minutes
Cook:
5 minutes
Ingredients:
2 tbsp. shredded sweetened coconut
1 cup light/low-fat ricotta cheese
2 no-calorie sweetener packets (like Truvia)
1/4 tsp. coconut extract
1/8 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 tbsp. mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
4 sugar cones
2 tsp. fat-free, low-fat, or light caramel dip (like the kinds by Marzetti)
Directions:
Bring a skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to medium heat. Cook and stir coconut until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, sweetener, coconut extract, and vanilla extract. Mix until uniform.
Stir in half of the toasted coconut and 1 tbsp. chocolate chips. Spoon mixture into cones.
Evenly top cones with remaining toasted coconut and 1/2 tbsp. chocolate chips. Drizzle with caramel.
MAKES 4 SERVINGS
HG Tip: If needed, microwave caramel in a small microwave-safe bowl for 10 seconds, or until easy to drizzle.
HG Alternative: For fancy cones with minimal effort, pipe the mixture into the cones. Just transfer the filling mixture to a large plastic bag and squeeze it down toward a bottom corner. Snip off that corner with scissors, creating a hole for piping the mixture.
Strawberry Shortcake in a Mug
Entire recipe: 159 calories, 5.5g total fat (2.5g sat fat), 205mg sodium, 25g carbs, 2g fiber, 6.5g sugars, 2.5g protein
Freestyle™ SmartPoints® value 4*
SmartPoints® value 4*
This petite treat is decadent, delicious, and loaded with whipped topping and fresh strawberries. Dig in!
Prep:
5 minutes
Cook:
5 minutes or less
Cool: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 no-calorie sweetener packets (like Truvia)
1/4 tsp. baking powder
2 tbsp. unsweetened vanilla almond milk
2 tsp. light whipped butter or light buttery spread
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 tbsp. light whipped topping (like Skinny Truwhip or So Delicious Dairy Free CocoWhip! Light)
1/2 cup sliced strawberries
Directions:
Spray a microwave-safe mug with nonstick spray. Add flour, sweetener, and baking powder. Mix well.
Add all remaining ingredients except whipped topping and strawberries. Using a fork, whisk until uniform.
Microwave for 1 1/2 minutes, or until set.
Immediately run a knife along the edges to help separate the cake from the mug. Firmly place a plate over the mug, and flip so that the plate is on the bottom. Gently shake mug to release cake onto the plate.
Let cool, about 10 minutes.
Top with whipped topping and strawberries.
MAKES 1 SERVING
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