Fast desserts

[tulip]

I either go get some ice cream (on my bike) or I go brush my teeth.

Actually, a piece of fruit usually does it for me. Especially strawberries (or any kind of berries, even frozen ones--with a bit of vanilla yogurt)

[han-grrl]

i like celery with a bit of low fat peanut butter and raisins...

[tulip]

If you're going to have dessert, might as well slow down and enjoy it.

[jesvetmed]

Frozen Peppermint Patties. Num.
Sometimes just a low fat, light yogurt is good.
Also -- frozen chocolate covered raisins.
Pike Place TEA... nummy orange spice stuff. Naturally sweet.

I'm of the belief that if you're going to have it, make it at least worth it!
BTW... my scale is stuck, so I may not be the person to take advice from!

[bambu101]

Some yummy variations on the South Beach ricotta creme:

lemon juice or extract with a litttle grated lemon zest

espresso powder with mini-chocolate chips on top

almond extract with a few sliced or chopped almonds on top

[OakLeaf]

You can make a non-dairy version with silken tofu.

[han-grrl]

i've heard frozen grapes are really good...

[redrhodie]

Is an hour too long? How about rice pudding? I usually have all the ingredients, so I make it when I have that desperate need for sugar.

1qt milk
1/2c uncooked rice
1/2 sugar
1 egg
1t vanilla extract
raisins (optional)

Bring milk to boil, add sugar and rice. Turn heat to low. Add 1/2c of the hot milk to the egg (while beating) to prevent it from curdling, then add that mixture to the pot. Simmer on low heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Stir in vanilla and raisins, if you're using them. Pour into a quart size container (it will thicken as it cools).