When you are cutting out refined, processed carbs and trying to eat a lower carb lifestyle, one of the toughest things to kick are desserts. If you have a serious sweet tooth, like I do, you have to find alternatives that taste great but don’t throw off your balanced eating goals. Here are 15 recipes that can fit into a variety of low carb plans, from Diabetic plans to Ketogenic diets.
Basic Oops Rolls
0 Carbs! You can top these rolls with fresh berries and a little agave (low glycemic index) for a fresh take on a strawberry shortcake. No artificial sweeteners. (via Tasteaholics)
Barley-Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies
Great low carb chocolate chip cookie recipe with a kick of fiber. (via. diabeticlivingonline)
Grain-free, Chocolate Banana Bread Brownies
These are grain free, paleo, low carb and dairy free. Yet they are also moist, decadent and only 9 carbs per brownie. Wow. (via. Low Carb Maven)
Berry White Ice Pops
This simple recipe is great for the kids. No artificial sweeteners included and it’s just 7 carbs per pop. (via. Taste of Home)
Low Carb Thin Mint Macaroon Cookies – Gluten Free
Less than 1g net carb per cookie. The great thing is that you can use the extract of your choice if you don’t like peppermint. (via. ibreatheimhungry)
Buttery Chocolate Keto Fudge Squares
So close to real fudge. Wow. This is great for anyone on a low carb, high fat plan or Ketogenic plan. (via WickedStuff)
Berry Cream Cheese Pie
This pie tastes so good, people might think it’s just a regular cheesecake. (via Diabetic Connect)
Chocolate Peanut Butter Whoopie Pies
Just 9.85g per pie and 11 g of protein. These are awesome!!! (via. A Sweet Life)
“All For One” Low Carb Blueberry Cobbler
This is a single serve style dessert the is perfect for anyone who loves berries, cobbler or both. You’d never know it’s low carb. (via. Foodie Fiasco)
Chocolate Ganache Low Carb, No Bake Cheesecake
No artificial sweeteners, just low in carbs and gluten free. (via. thecarboholic)
Low Carb Jello Poke Cake
This super moist cake recipe switches sugar for Splenda. It’s a high fat recipe that may work better for folks who are Keto (low carb, high fat) (via. genaw.com)
Low Carb Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse
Only 4.2 grams of carbs. So good and perfect for dinner parties or to share with friends who are dieting. I think I’m going to try to make a sweet potato version. (via. Sugar Free Mom)
Vanilla Bean Coconut Flour Cupcakes
Low carb, gluten free cupcakes. Uh…yeah! Who’s not down for low carb icing? (via All Day I Dream About Food)
Sinfully Scrumptious Chocolate Ice Cream
Tastes like the real thing, but only has about 4 carbs per serving. (via. Low Carb, So Simple)
No Bake Peanut Butter Cheese Cake
This recipes is not a simple one, but I included it because it’s really good… if you are a peanut butter lover like me. It’s the kind of thing you could make for a dinner or office party. (via. Low Carb Yum)
Kim | Low Carb Maven says
What a terrific list of desserts. Thanks for including my recipe for Grain-Free, Chocolate Banana Bread Brownies! Love your site!
Ajima Jackson says
Thank you, Kim! Love your recipes!
Makonosoang says
Thank you Kim, I love them