Internet Technology World - These teacup treats can satisfy your sweet
tooth without blowing your diet. Indeed, one study showed that small
snacks curbed cravings and fended off hunger just as well as supersize
ones.
Apple Crisp:
Place 1 cup coarsely chopped Granny Smith apple
and 2 tsp. apricot all-fruit preserves in 8-oz. teacup. Microwave at 50%
power for 3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds. Top with 2 Tbsp.
low-fat granola and 1 Tbsp. nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt. (150 calories)
Berry Ricotta Cheesecake:
Spoon 1 crushed cinnamon graham
square into an 8 oz. teacup. In a small bowl, blend 1/3 cup fat-free
ricotta, 1 Tbsp. softened Neufchatel, 2 tsp. confectioner’s sugar, and
1/4 tsp. finely grated lemon rind. Spoon into cup and top with 1/4 cup
raspberries. (150 calories)
Chocolate Lava Cake:
In an 8 oz. teacup, combine 1 ½ Tbsp.
all-purpose flour, 1 Tbsp. cocoa, 2 tsp. sugar, 1/2 tsp. baking powder
and pinch salt. Stir in 2 Tbsp. water until blended. In a small dish,
blend 1 Tbsp. cocoa, 2 tsp. sugar and 1 ½ Tbsp. water. Pour over batter;
run spatula around side of cup. Microwave at 50% power for 1 ½ min. or
until pick inserted comes out clean. (For 8 oz. mug microwave 15
seconds less.) (170 calories)
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