The Best Keto Desserts
Updated: Apr. 24, 2024
Yes, it's possible to have treats on the keto diet! Indulge your cravings with keto desserts like cookies, truffles and fudge.
Keto Strawberry Cheesecake Shake
Total Time: 5 minutes
Main Ingredients: Almond milk, cream cheese, strawberries, heavy cream
Level: Beginner
It’s time to break out your blender. This swoon-worthy recipe from Butter Together combines strawberries with almond milk and cream cheese for a keto-approved milkshake. It contains no added sugar for a keto dessert you’ll feel good about.
Sugar-Free Chocolate Fudge
Total Time: 10 minutes + chilling
Main Ingredients: Cream cheese, chocolate, sugar substitute
Level: Beginner
You’ll need to refrigerate this no-bake dessert overnight, but it’s worth the wait. Punch up the flavor with a dash of chocolate extract or add mix-ins like unsweetened coconut, chopped macadamia nuts or keto chocolate chips. Be sure to use a keto-friendly sugar substitute here.
Vegan 'Nutella' Cookies
Total Time: 30 minutes
Main Ingredients: Hazelnut flour, cashew butter, protein powder, cacao powder
Level: Beginner
Be honest: It’s impossible to resist a spoonful of Nutella. You can indulge in that chocolaty-hazelnut flavor without the carbs! It sounds like a dream, but this vegan “Nutella” cookie dough from Dr. Tara’s Sunshine fits into your keto meal plan.
Keto Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Fat Bombs
Total Time: 15 minutes + freezing
Main Ingredients: Blueberries, cream cheese, butter
Level: Beginner
Keto enthusiasts love to rave about the best fat bomb recipes, like this one from Debbie Makes Low Carb Delicious. Each bite of this blueberry lemon cream cheese tastes like berry frosting and can be kept in your freezer in case of an emergency craving.
Chocolate Mascarpone Truffles
Total Time: 45 minutes + chilling
Main Ingredients: Chocolate, whipping cream, Mascarpone cheese
Level: Intermediate
Use keto-friendly chocolate to make these luscious, satiny truffles. Roll the truffles in chopped pistachios or hazelnuts for a crunchy exterior.
Homemade Keto 'Twix' Bars
Total Time: 15 minutes
Main Ingredients: Almond flour, coconut oil, peanut butter, chocolate chips
Level: Beginner
Yes, candy bars are quick, convenient and feel like a special treat. But the sugar crash is a major downside. Skip the candy bars near the grocery store checkout and indulge in chocolaty flavor without the extra carbs! Just follow this recipe for keto Twix-inspired bars from The Big Man’s World.
Sugar-Free Pecan Pralines
Total Time: 30 minutes + freezing
Main Ingredients: Pecans, butter, cinnamon, heavy cream
Level: Intermediate
This praline recipe, created by Butter Together, calls for a handful of ingredients, including pecan halves, butter and a natural sweetener like monk fruit. Sweet and nutty, pecans are one of the best nuts to eat on the keto diet.
Keto Dessert FAQ
What desserts are keto-friendly?
You can keto-fy plenty of dessert recipes by using keto-friendly sweeteners, chocolate and nuts. Just double-check the ingredients list to confirm that everything appears on a keto-approved food list. For a quick treat, keep store-bought keto snacks in your pantry, like HighKey mini cookies.
What should I eat when craving sugar on keto?
Satisfy your craving with a handful of strawberries and Greek yogurt, unsweetened coconut flakes, a keto smoothie or even sparkling water. You can also portion out homemade keto-friendly desserts and store them in the refrigerator for a treat.
Originally Published: April 02, 2019
