Eating desserts while following a keto diet is one way to stay on track with your weight loss goals, but certain ingredients such as sugar, high-carb fruits and processed flour could potentially disrupt ketosis and bring you out of ketosis altogether.
Be adventurous – try these healthy keto desserts that feature sweeteners such as erythritol, stevia and monk fruit!
Chocolate Avocado Mousse
Avocado is the star ingredient in this no bake keto dessert’s luxurious mouth feel without the extra calories of cream. Its healthy fat provides a luxurious mouth feel without all the added carbs from dairy-based mousses or desserts, making this easy treat perfect for dairy intolerant or low carb dieters looking for chocolate mousse alternatives. Add chocolate shavings, granola or coconut for an attractive mix-in or serve with homemade coconut whipped cream as desired!
This vegan and paleo chocolate mousse recipe requires just five ingredients and can be completed within 10 minutes! Perfect for when you need an impressive dessert quickly; even better yet, make ahead and store in the refrigerator until later!
Most keto mousse recipes call for heavy cream and butter, but this vegan alternative uses avocados and other creamy fats instead. You’ll be amazed at how this simple trick transforms the texture of mousse, turning it fluffy and velvety-smooth! Additionally, coconut milk, honey or stevia and cocoa powder come together in this delightful chocolate mousse that meets both ketogenic and low-carb requirements.
Cinnamon adds an aromatic note and helps balance out the sweetness in this chocolate mousse recipe, complementing its cocoa powder flavor while rounding out its overall appeal. Though entirely optional, ground cinnamon should definitely be considered an asset when making chocolate mousse! You could also experiment with adding other flavor extracts such as peppermint or vanilla; alternatively for an unexpectedly refreshing treat try swapping out coconut milk with plain non-dairy yogurt or kefir as your liquid base!
As soon as you combine melted chocolate and avocado at room temperature, they should blend more easily, helping prevent hardening as it sets in the fridge. Furthermore, use only high-grade cacao powder in this recipe; dark or raw chocolate powder are both great choices; although dark may have slightly more bitter notes. To sweeten this mousse you may use liquid sweeteners such as stevia or maple syrup – however be careful that these may have different impacts on blood glucose levels than their liquid equivalents.
Keto Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin pie is an iconic Thanksgiving and holiday dessert, but this lower carb version makes a delicious fall treat! Made with erythritol and canned pumpkin puree, this keto dessert also includes an easy homemade crust recipe for maximum deliciousness! Perfect for holiday gatherings or anytime sweet treats are needed, it makes an impressive keto dessert choice.
Here are the main differences between this Keto pumpkin pie and traditional versions:
-This recipe calls for using erythritol as an alternative sweetener in its pie filling instead of sugar, as this won’t cause as great of a blood sugar spike as white or brown sugar does. Additionally, coconut flour offers more fiber content than other forms of flour which makes the crust more filling and satisfying. It can also be served alongside homemade keto whipped cream made without added sugars such as erythritol or stevia for dairy-free dessert!
To create this Keto pumpkin pie, first begin by creating the crust. Mix almond flour and powdered Swerve until fully mixed together before stirring in melted coconut oil until you achieve a crumbly mixture. Press this evenly into a 9-inch shallow pie pan using tines of a fork to create small holes throughout its surface.
To create the pumpkin pie filling, beat eggs before mixing in erythritol, milk, pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice. Next, pour into a pie crust and bake until the center still jiggles slightly and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Before serving, top the Keto pumpkin pie with a generous dollop of whipped cream for an irresistibly tasty fall treat! Enjoy it either hot or chilled to satisfy all of your pumpkin pie cravings this fall season.
Creamy No-Bake Keto Desserts
Keto-friendly dessert recipes may seem out of reach at first, but with just a few simple ingredient swaps you can create delicious keto desserts! The key is replacing high-carb ingredients like white flour for almond or coconut flour; and sugar with sweeteners like stevia, monk fruit extract or erythritol which can be found at most health food stores or online.
One of the most beloved healthy keto desserts is cake. No-bake cakes can quickly satisfy even your most intense sugar cravings and come in various flavors and toppings to meet individual preferences.
Chocolate always brings joy, and this no-bake double chocolate cheesecake recipe will delight any crowd! Coming together quickly in under 30 minutes and free from gluten, dairy and eggs makes this dessert suitable for those with food allergies or sensitivities.
Ice cream is an American classic and this sugar-free keto ice cream recipe makes the perfect keto dessert, thanks to only three ingredients needed for its production and storage in the freezer for easy enjoyment any time of the day! Not to mention being Trim Healthy Mama approved!
Cupcakes are an all-time classic dessert, but traditional versions contain over 50 grams of carbs per serving. Stay Snatched has developed this delicious keto cupcake recipe using almond and coconut flours with homemade sugar-free frosting for an irresistibly delectable treat that fits right into a keto lifestyle!
No-bake cookies make an excellent snack for kids or adults alike, and these keto oatmeal cookies are packed with flavor thanks to their combination of crunchy nuts, chewy oats and rich dark chocolate. Plus a dash of salt and vanilla extract add to this sweet and nutty confection!
Nothing goes better with a delicious cookie than a cool glass of milk! But high-carb cow’s milk contains up to 12 g of carbs per two tablespoons according to USDA, making it off limits for followers of keto diet. Instead, try this easy keto milk recipe from Yummy Keto Cooking that uses cocoa and erythritol instead of chocolate syrup for an enjoyable yet sugar-free treat!
Keto Chocolate Pudding
If you are on a keto diet, it can be challenging to find desserts that are both low in carbohydrates and delicious. Unfortunately, most store-bought desserts rely heavily on sugar and cornstarch; replacing one or the other may be easy but replacing both may prove more challenging; so making your own low-carb desserts may be your only way out.
Homemade chocolate pudding can be relatively straightforward. Most recipes available online require mixing some type of cocoa powder with milk for an irresistibly creamy treat that you can enjoy with just the tip of your spoon! For an additional sweet touch, whipped cream topping may add another dimension of taste.
At home pudding making can take more time, but you will have greater control of how much sugar and other ingredients go into it as well as its taste – moreover, you will be able to tailor its flavors specifically to meet your preferences!
Making homemade pudding offers another advantage: it can easily be frozen. This means you’ll always have some on hand when hunger strikes – or use this base as the basis for other desserts; such as adding chopped strawberries or other types of fruit to create a decadent chocolate smoothie!
Make this Keto-friendly pie filling with this recipe by increasing gelatin or even adding some xanthum gum as needed to achieve a desired consistency.
For when your chocolate craving strikes, this keto chocolate pudding is the ideal quick and easy dessert solution! Made with only three simple ingredients and no eggs or nuts (and no avocado!), it only takes minutes from start to finish!