Craving something sweet? This Lower Carb Pancake Recipe will surely keep you from reaching for the next candy bar you see. Pancakes are easy to make, flavorful and completely customizable. They're the perfect dessert to serve if you have picky eaters in the householdtheir sweet, agreeable flavor pairs well with just about anything. For a quick dessert, simply drizzle maple syrup atop of your pancakes and dig in. Or, if you're craving something a bit out of the ordinary, get creative with your pancake toppings. Toppings like peanut butter, banana, honey and even blueberries all pair well with pancakes.
To make these pancakes low-carb, we swapped traditional flour for almond flour! Using this almond flour allows us to create the same light and fluffy pancake texture without all of the extra carbs. Garnish them with naturally sweet toppings and swap the sugar out with a natural sweetener like Truvia for a sweet dessert you can feel good about.
What's more fun than eating dessert for breakfast? Not much! Having something healthy to snack on when your sweet tooth is acting up is the perfect way to make sure that you stick to a low-carb diet. If you're looking for a wholesome, low-carb dessert recipe, then you've come to the right place. This Flourless Orange Almond Cake is a satisfyingly sweet dessert. Plus, it's made with all-natural wholesome ingredients that can double as breakfast! Made with our Almond Flour and Gluten Free Egg Replacer, this recipe creates a vegan, gluten free and low-carb batter that everyone can enjoy, even those with dietary restrictions. Bake this cake for you and your family to enjoy, or take it to your next gathering. Its flourless nature makes it a safe choice to serve to just about anyone.
Now, you may be reading the name of this dessert thinking, "What's a torte?" Though extremely similar, there are a few significant differences between a cake and a torte. Let us explain. While both are sweet desserts, tortes generally contain less flour and a higher proportion of nuts, making them denser and richly flavored. You dont need any special equipment, but they are usually baked in springform pans!
When making this Flourless Chocolate Almond Torte, high-quality ingredients like honey, bittersweet chocolate and our finely ground Almond Flour are used to create a rich and decadent cake that will impress even the most influential cake connoisseurs. This cake can be made in just under an hour and produces the perfect texture. Eat it on its own, or top with your favorite frosting for an even more delightful treat.
Muffins are a great way to pack vitamins and minerals into a sweet-tasting dessert. For fresh-out-the-oven muffins that don't take much time, blend the mix the night beforehand. Doing so will ensure that you have a tasty treat ready to bake when you're ready. While you might be following a low-carb diet, that doesn't mean that you have to miss out on this sweet treat. There are many ingredient swaps that you can make to ensure that your favorite muffins fall within your diet guidelines. Almond Flour, Organic Coconut Flour and even Paleo Baking Flour are just a few of the many low-carb mixes that muffins can be made from.
Take these warm Gluten Free Paleo Apple Cinnamon Muffins, for example. they're a sweet and satisfying dessert that is also low-carb! Rich in wholesome ingredients and hearty in taste, these muffins make the perfect single-serve dessert or snack! They're easy to make, gluten free and paleo! Along with almond flour, coconut flour was used in this muffin recipe to boost the texture and taste. An alternative to wheat flour, Bob's Red Mill Coconut Flour is created from the highest quality desiccated coconut and is one of our most popular low-carb, gluten free flours. It creates a mouth-watering muffin that's hard to resist mixed with the sweet flavors of apple and cinnamon.
Macaron or macaroon, what's the difference? Despite the slight difference in name, these two cookies vary significantly in texture. A macaron is a dessert made up of two almond-flour based cookies which sandwich a sweet filling like jam or buttercream. A macaroon is made with shredded coconut and often dipped in chocolate. While it's possible to create low-carb dessert options for each of these cookies, we've found that macaroons are often the simpler choice.
Enter this Delicious Coconut Almond Macaroon recipe. These macaroons were made with a mixture of shredded coconut and almond flour for a light, low-carb dessert. To create three different flavors, chocolate, freeze-dried strawberries and lemon zest are used. When making this recipe at home, feel free to experiment with different types of zest and freeze-dried fruit. Though these macaroons are quite simple to make, be sure that they don't get over browned in the oven! Overcooking this sweet treat, even slightly, will cause them to lose their vibrant coloring.
Enjoy this low-carb treat freshly baked, or let sit at room temperature for a few days before transferring to the refrigerator. Macaroons pair great with fresh fruit and ice cream and will make an excellent addition to the dessert table.
There you have it! You now have five delicious reasons to chow down on that dessert that you've been craving. Each of these dessert recipes we've listed use wholesome, natural ingredients to create sweet treats sure to satisfy your sugar tooth. Whether you're a fan of rich chocolate-filled desserts or find yourself craving fruit-infused treats, there is sure to be a few low-carb dessert ideas on this list that you will love.
Know of a delicious dessert recipe yourself? We want to hear about it. Let us know which low-carb dessert you indulge in in the comments below. From everyone at Bob's Red Mill, happy snacking!
