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There is no reason why a low carb or keto type of lifestyle cannot include healthy, but also delicious desserts and sweet treats.

Many dessert recipes can be modified, and the natural sugar substitutes available today can be used to keep the calories and insulin response low with the flavor and texture high.

Check out this wide range of low carb, low sugar, keto desserts!

Raspberry and Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies: Low Sugar

Raspberries and chocolate is a classic pairing in desserts, and for good reason….the combination is superior in flavor, texture and visual appeal. These raspberry chocolate chip cookies are made with dark chocolate (78%) and minimal sugar so the sweet-tart raspberries and the rich but somewhat bitter chocolate is allowed to shine. Jump to: RECIPE | …

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Blueberry Crumble (aka Crisp): Includes Low Carb Version

While blueberries are great on their own, adding some sort of crunchy “crust” enhances the flavor by 10x. Check out these tips for making an easy crust that adds crunch and flavor to your berry crisp. This recipe is easy to modify to a low carb version, and it’s easy to freeze the crumble for …

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Rhubarb Custard with Nut Streusel Topping: No Water Bath

Rhubarb season is brief and there are so many delicious sweet and savory rhubarb dishes to make. This tangy-sweet dish can be enjoyed as a sweet-tart custard or as a sweeter rhubarb crisp. I’ve also added whipped cream to the leftovers and made it into an adapted “Eton Mess”. Try it in all three versions! …

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How to Tell Soft Peaks vs Stiff Peaks: Whipped Cream or Egg Whites

Recipes that include whipped cream or beaten egg whites often tell you to beat to “soft peaks” or to “stiff peaks”. What exactly does that look like and how long does it take before you see soft peaks? How long for stiff peaks? This is where a picture (or video) is worth a thousand words. …

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3 Low Carb Desserts to Satisfy the Sweet Tooth

Before losing my weight on a low carb lifestyle I loved to bake treats and send them in care packages to my college age kids.  As your body adjusts to low carb eating, many of the baked goods become too sugary sweet for your adapted tastebuds.  That’s not to say the sweet tooth disappears…just changes …

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