On Mon, 20 Dec 2004 15:52:24 GMT, DigitalVinyl > wrote:

>Been making them for weeks now, they have been well received even by
>people not on diets. I use the splenda baking blend (basically
>half-sugar half splenda) and I substitue half the graham crackers with
>ground almonds. The almonds raise the fat/calories but cut carbs and
>add fiber. I moderate the fat/calories as well by using three
>different cream cheeses: one fat-free(ups carbs), one 1/3 less fat,
>one regular. My neighbor is on South Beach so she appreciates the
>lower fat/calorie content. The way I made them it is 40% less carbs,
>200% more fiber, and 20% less fat/calories. If you use liqud splenda
>you'd bring the carbs and calories down further.

Thank you for posting this, DV. I seem unable to stay strictly low carb,
so moderate carb recipes are a Good Thing. This post is a keeper.

Carol
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