One of the simplest ways to make your dessert keto friendly is to switch your sweetener. Instead of using cane sugar, honey or maple syrup, think of Stevia, monk fruit sweetener and erythritol. These Keto Brownie Bites from Ketogasm, for example, are small morsels that are entirely decadent and keto-friendly, too! Theyre low in carbs, and once theyre divided into a 16 mini-muffin sized tin, each bite has just 1 gram net carb (minus fiber and sugar alcohols). These brownies come to life with butter, monk fruit sweetener, cocoa powder, eggs, vanilla extract, salt and almond flour. Top them with a low carb chocolate glaze and chopped walnuts, if youd like, and youre bound to fall in love. If its something citrusy youre after, go for these Keto Lemon Bars from Hey Keto Mama instead. Not only are they lovely in their yellow hue, but theyre dense, bright and delicious, too. We love the idea of adding a hint of vanilla to the crust and slicing the bars with unflavored dental floss to get a clean cut!
When it comes to using fruit in keto dessert recipes, most suggest leaning toward berries (instead of other fruits that are high in natural sugars and net carbs). Thankfully, berries and dessert go hand in hand. Think of cheesecake with a layer of syrupy blackberries or pies with a filling of blueberries or raspberries. Berries and other keto ingredients like cream cheese and butter are a match made in food heaven! Take this delightful Crunchy Keto Berry Mousse, which is creamy, creative and so easy to throw together. Impress even the most discerning of keto diet enthusiasts with this desserts mix of berries, heavy whipping cream, lemon zest, vanilla and crunchy pecans. If you want something slightly heavier but equally as incredible in taste and texture, try this Berry Cobbler from Eat Well 101. Its perfect for summer and is packed with flavors of fresh strawberries and juicy blueberries. Top it all with a gluten free topping and your dessert-loving guests will be swooning! Set this dish out on the table with a few spoons and allow guests to serve themselves. Just dont forget the homemade whipped cream.
In keto friendly dessert recipes, cheese is your friend! Whether youre using it for cheesecakes or to make a swirled brownie, cheese offers a lot in terms of decadence and richness. These Keto Mini Cheesecakes from All Day I Dream About Food take the form of cinnamon rolls with a creamy texture and a sweet flavor. With an almond flour crust, a cheesecake filling and a buttery frosting, these treats are delectable and so easy to make. If youre a fan of all things cheesecake, like we are, these Sugar Free Keto Cheesecakes from Maya of Wholesome Yum taste just like the real thing. Though this particular cheesecake comes with a crust, you can actually skip the crust altogether and pour the filling directly into the pan. If you do so, make sure to line the pan with parchment paper so the mixture doesnt stick. Crust or no crust, each version of this keto friendly dessert is equally as delicious.
Simple though the switch may be, it makes a massive difference! It might feel challenging at first (trust us, we love white and whole wheat flour, too) but changing your flours is actually pretty easy and tasty, too! Almond flour is well-loved by those following a keto diet and for good reason. Try our Super Fine Almond Flour, made from the finest California-grown almonds which have been blanched and ground into a fine meal. This makes it an ideal ingredient for gluten free baking and keto dessert recipes. These Low-Carb Chocolate Chip Cookies are made with a mix of Almond Flour and Low-Carb Baking Mix as their base. Use this recipe as a starting point and customize it to fit within your own unique dietary needs and flavor preferences. If its peanut butter youre after, give these Low-Carb Peanut Butter Cookies a try. They call for just seven ingredients, including almond flour and peanut butter, and are divine when paired with a glass of cold almond milk. You can also use your almond flour or alternative flours to go the route of donut holes for dessert. These Low-Carb Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes from Heather Smith from Woods of Bell Trees are so festive and fun, guests wont even think twice about the fact that theyre keto friendly, too!
One amazing thing about the keto diet and baking, is that butter, oil and whole milk are all good and encouraged! Natural fats make baked goods scrumptious and keto friendly, too! This Keto Gooey Butter Cake from All Day I Dream About Food takes a St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake and gives it a keto makeover. Its sugar free, grain free, low carb and super buttery and wonderful. Get your almond flour and cream cheese ready and get baking! These Keto Coconut Blondies are another way to cure your sweet tooth. Theyre chewy, moist and the perfect keto friendly dessert for coconut lovers. Theyre made with coconut flour, coconut oil and coconut cream, plus theyre low carb, gluten free and sugar-free. What makes these morsels of goodness even more amazing, is that they take just five minutes to throw together and 20 minutes to bake! This means that whenever your sugar craving strikes, you can combat it fast with something that is keto friendly and goes in line with your diet.
Nut butters add a whole lot of creamy keto deliciousness to desserts. Whether youre using them for cookies or nut butter balls, get familiar with which sort of nut butters are your favorite. Maybe you lean towards almond butter over peanut butter or vice versa. Once you nail down your own specific tastes, the possibilities for keto dessert recipes with nut butter are endless! These No Bake Keto Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars from Two Sleevers are low in carbs, low in sugar and high in good fats. Curb your creamy peanut butter and chocolate cravings with this entirely keto friendly dessert. You can also try these No Bake Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls from The Big Mans World. They have a thick, fudge-like peanut butter center and are covered in sugar-free chocolate. Plus, they take just five minutes to throw together and are packed with protein. Of course, if youre a cookie enthusiast at heart, our friend Katrin of Sugar-Free Londoner does it again with her recipe for these Keto Almond Butter Brownie Cookies. Could there be any better idea than something that incorporates two of the best keto friendly desserts into one pristine package? Bring on the cookies and brownies and at the same time, please!
Whether youre simply switching your sugar, focusing on recipes that utilize natural fats or going the route of almond flour, we hope these recipes have inspired you to get baking! Wonderful ingredients are abundant on the keto diet, its just up to you how to put them together and cure that sweet tooth!
Are you following the keto diet? If so, what are some of your favorite keto friendly dessert recipes?
Feel free to share them with us in the comments below! At Bobs Red Mill, were always on the lookout for the next best keto friendly peanut butter ball or a delicious slice of berry-filled cobbler.
Wishing you a happy and healthy day ahead. May it be filled with keto friendly breakfasts, lunches, snacks, dinners and of course, dessert!
