Krazy for Keto: The Top 5 Keto Dessert Recipes You Have to Try

If someone told you they were on a keto diet and then also told you about the chocolate cake they had for lunch, you’d probably look at them like they were crazy. When you think about dieting, dessert is always one of the first things to go bye bye. Well, not anymore!

The keto diet and low-carb lifestyle have taken off as the new way to eat. But the best part about this diet is its inclusion of many low-carb desserts that will have your forgetting you’re even on a diet at all.

These delicious treats taste so good that you might even feel a little guilty about eating them, even though you don’t have to. Finally, sweets are no longer off-limits, from cookies to cakes and everything between.

We’ve gathered the top five keto dessert recipes just for you! Keep reading to get the mouthwatering details.  

What Is the Keto Diet?

Keto diets have skyrocketed in popularity within the last few years as a quick way to lose weight. This eating pattern consists of food containing high-fat, small amounts of protein, and a few carbs. Keto diets set a goal of fats being 75 percent of your daily calories.

By eating this much fat and not a lot of carbs, your body goes into a metabolic state called ketosis. While in ketosis, it begins to burn fat instead of carbs to get energy, making it an effective way to get rid of fat quickly.

To say it simply, the keto diet is altering the way your body gets energy from food. This diet not only promotes weight loss but also lowers inflammation, lowers blood sugar, and boosts your energy levels.

Now that you have a little background on how this slimming plan works, let’s get to these keto-friendly desserts.

1. Super Fudgy Cocoa Brownies

If you’re a true chocolate lover, this recipe is the one for you. These keto and paleo diet approved brownies are rich in fudgy flavor and are sure to please your chocolate cravings.

Made with only five simple ingredients, not only are these brownies delicious, but they’re also easy to make. This recipe only takes 35 minutes to make and is inspired by Alice Medrich’s famous cocoa brownie recipe, making it a crowd pleaser for even your non-keto friends.

With just 1 gram of net carb per serving, these treats are a perfect way to stay on track with your diet. Check out the recipe for these super fudgy brownies here.

2. Spiced Keto Cookies

If you’re looking to satisfy your sweet tooth but don’t want anything too rich or overpowering, consider trying this keto-friendly spiced cookie recipe. These cookies are small, making them the perfect little snack to meet your need for sugar. But be careful, they may not last long given how good they taste.

This recipe is easily made paleo by replacing the butter with coconut oil. These cookies only take 20 minutes to prepare, so as long as you have the proper ingredients on hand, you’re never far away from a sweet snack. 

Spiced keto cookies have 5 grams of carbs per serving, and you can visit this page for the recipe.

3. No-Bake Lemon Coconut Balls

For a refreshingly sweet spin on dessert, check out this recipe for lemon coconut balls. This no-baking required treat is fun to make and even more fun to eat.

These lemon coconut balls store great in the freezer, so you can make a batch or two and keep them for when you’re having cravings. At 2.4 grams of carb per piece, they’re the perfect low-carb dessert.

This recipe is easy to make and doesn’t need a lot of preparation. And you can make these on your way out of the door since you don’t have to worry about taking them out of the oven.

These lemon coconut balls are a great guilt-free late night sweet treat or mid-day snack. You can find the recipe here.

4. Vanilla Cupcakes

If you want a good keto dessert recipe that will be a staple in your low carb diet, look no further. These vanilla cupcakes are delicious and versatile since they can be paired with any flavor of icing or filling.

This recipe includes various icing recipes, so you can really play around with flavors. You can even take these cupcakes in the chocolate direction by simply adding some cocoa powder to the mix.

These vanilla cupcakes give you all the satisfaction of a regular cupcake without any of the guilt since there are only 3 grams of net carbs per piece. Check out how to make these classic vanilla cupcakes here.

5. Keto Protein Chocolate Chip Cookies

We all love a good chocolate chip cookie. Eating these kinds of cookies with a glass of milk is a staple when it comes to desserts.

This recipe takes it to the next level by adding collagen protein, so these cookies are not only delicious but are also good for you. They take the same amount of time to make as any cookie recipe from scratch would. And you can feel good about making them.

With 1.6 grams of net carbs, these keto-friendly cookies are a perfect mid-day pick me up or after dinner snack. Find out how to make these delicious cookies here.

Trying Keto Dessert Recipes

Now that you have the top keto dessert recipes, your only struggle is deciding which one to make. With these delicious options, it’s hard not to want to try every single one.

And the best thing is, you can! You can make (and enjoy) all these desserts without feeling weighed down after. For more recipes check out our food posts!