10 Delicious Sugar-Free Desserts
Updated: Jan. 30, 2024
Whether you have diabetes, are trying out the keto diet, or are simply trying to eat healthier, these sugar-free desserts are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Sugar-Free Chocolate Fudge
Low on sugar doesn’t have to mean low on flavor. Just take a bite of this chocolate fudge, which doesn’t have sugar but tastes just as good as the real deal. Using cream cheese, unsweeted chocolate and your choice of sugar substitute, it comes together in mere minutes.Discover sweet treats that are low in sugar and come together in a snap! Check out these easy diabetic dessert recipes.
Sugar-Free Strawberry Pretzel Salad
There are plenty of Jell-O desserts out there, but this strawberry pretzel salad created by The Cookie Rookie is arguably one of the most well-known (and well-loved). It makes an appearance at family dinners and cookouts everywhere, and this sugar-free version is the perfect balance of sweet and salty, and creamy and crunchy.
Sugar-Free Apple Pie
This sugar-free pie is so delicious, you can't even detect the artificial sweetener in the filling. I always get rave reviews when I bring it to church potlucks. —Teresa Garlick, Glendale, Arizona
No-Bake Millionaire Shortbread
This dessert is low-carb, dairy-free and sugar-free. It sounds too good to be true—but it isn’t. This caramel shortbread recipe from The Big Man’s World is surprisingly healthy thanks to an ingredients list that includes coconut oil, almond flour and sugar-free maple syrup.
Sugar-Free Ice Cream
Yes, sugar-free ice cream exists. Yes, it’s every bit as tasty as you’d hope for. Take this cool and creamy sugar-free pint. The indulgent recipe calls for whole milk, agave nectar, eggs and heavy cream. Drooling yet?
Sugar-Free Chocolate Cupcakes
This recipe from the Cake Whiz is what cupcake dreams are made of. Made with Splenda and topped with sugar-free chocolate spread instead of frosting, you’d never guess that the real secret ingredient is actually a splash of brewed coffee.
Keto Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream—sugar-free ice cream, that is. You can make your own mint chocolate chip deliciousness at home with this no-churn recipe created by Stylish Cravings. It uses Stevia and heavy whipping cream, so it’s also keto-friendly.
Sugar-Free Vanilla Cupcakes
You can use Swerve to make a delicious, fluffy birthday cupcake. Enjoy this cupcake recipe with a dollop of sugar-free buttercream frosting on top. Just follow a classic recipe for vanilla buttercream frosting, but use powdered Swerve instead of the confectioners’ sugar.
Ribbon Pudding Pie
Cool, smooth and creamy, this pretty pie is a slice of heaven for people with diabetes and anyone who likes an easy yet impressive dessert. The lovely pudding layers feature a yummy combination of vanilla, chocolate and butterscotch. —Doris Morgan, Verona, Mississippi
Keto Lemon Cookies
Team lemon, stand up! These keto cookies from Butter Together Kitchen are everything you want in a citrusy dessert: a little bit sweet, a little bit sour and a whole lot o’ delicious. You can even swap out lemons for limes or oranges, too. But regardless, don’t forget the sugar-free glaze on top!
Originally Published: October 05, 2020
