20 Delicious Sugar-Free Desserts

Sugar-Free Desserts appear to be paradoxical.

Many people think that the important meal of the day is breakfast, but in reality, its answer is Dessert. It is the essential thing after a delicious meal. Only a few people can resist delicious desserts. However, some desserts are extremely high in sugar & not good for those who are trying a keto diet (low sugar) or sugar-free diet. A sugar-free diet is not tasteless at all. Low-sugar replacements and zero-calorie sweeteners have made it easy for us to satisfy our cravings.

Let’s have a look at some delicious sugar-free desserts that you can try without any hesitation.

1. Keto Peanut Butter Pie

It is the most delicious combination of chocolate and peanut butter. These delicious ingredients are combined in this sugar-free dessert to create one epic keto peanut butter pie. It’s difficult to choose between the creamy, peanut-butter-rich filling and the fudgy chocolate crust. This keto peanut butter pie made from scratch requires no baking. Serve this delectable pie after a hearty meal, but make sure everyone remembers to save room for a special dessert!

Ingredients you require to make this recipe are following;

For the chocolate crust:
1/3 cup coconut oil melted
1 3/4 cups almond flour superfine
4 tbsp cocoa powder
1/3 cup powdered sweetener
For the filling:
8 oz cream cheese room temperature
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter at room temperature
1/2 cup powdered sweetener
2 cups heavy whipping cream at room temperature
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp xanthan gum
For the chocolate topping:
2 oz dark chocolate
1/2 tbsp coconut oil
1/4 cup chopped salted peanuts

2. Date Shake

If you’ve ever tried a shake and felt it was lacking, chances are it was lacking in sugar.

Sugar enhances the flavor of the fruit, so almost every smoothie shop will add a dash of simple syrup to the mix for flavor. Therefore, the use of dates as a sweetener and flavoring in this recipe is brilliant.

Dates are a popular natural sweetener in baking. They’ll also add fiber to your morning shake without being overpowering.

3. Gingerbread Cake – Vegan and Gluten-Free

This is a ‘new fashioned’ gingerbread. It is delicious, spicy, and moist. It is Ideal for the holidays or as a warm treat any time of year. Your family and friends will never suspect that it is free of animal products, gluten, and sugar!

Here are the ingredients you need to know for this recipe;

1 cup amaranth flour, 1 cup buckwheat flour, ½ cup coconut flour, 2½ teaspoons baking soda, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, ½ teaspoon ground cloves, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ½ teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons flax seed meal, 6 tablespoons water, ¾ cup agave nectar, ¾ cup canola oil, ¾ cup molasses, 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, or more to taste, 1 cup boiling water

Mix these ingredients and bake them. If you are not vegan, you can substitute 2 eggs for the ground flax. This recipe works well with either fresh or frozen (thawed) cranberries. Also delicious with cashew cream icing or coconut cream frosting.

4. Low Carb Cherry Jello Parfaits

Sugar-free Jello is a fantastic little snack that comes in a variety of flavors.  For a creamier finish, combine it with coconut milk in this recipe.

These are so simple, but you could easily add some fruits without increasing the prep time by more than a couple of minutes.

If you want to keep it dairy-free, make some coconut milk for the topping.  Just keep it in the fridge and only take out the thick stuff.

5. Keto Chocolate Mousse

It is a low-sugar chocolate mousse that can satisfy your craving for dessert. It is creamy and can be ready in few minutes. Here are the ingredients that you need to prepare this mousse.

1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon instant espresso powder
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon stevia powder
1 pinch of fine sea salt
2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips, or to taste (Optional)

Combine the ingredients and mix them well until a fluffy mixture is formed. Transfer it to a serving dish.

To make a vegan version, replace the whipped cream with canned full-fat coconut cream. Refrigerate overnight before creaming only the solid top of the can.

If you prefer, you can substitute vanilla extract for almond extract. Feel free to substitute your preferred low-calorie sweetener.

6. Chocolate Avocado Truffles

Although dark chocolate contains a lot of sugar, it’s much less than milk or white chocolate. When combined with creamy avocado, these little truffles are almost healthy! And don’t worry, there’s no avocado flavor here. It’s here for the texture and healthy fats it provides.

Let’s have a look at its ingredients and recepie to make it. All you need is the following;

6 oz. dark chocolate
1/3 cup mashed avocado (about 1 small avocado)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch of salt
2 tablespoons cocoa powder, for rolling (optional)

Mix the chocolate, vanilla extract, and pinch of salt. Melt it until a smooth mixture is obtained. Now add mashed avocados to it. Make sure that no lump remains in the mixture. Chilled the mixture and make balls with it. Serve them at room temperature but keep them in the fridge for a lasting shelf life.

7. Peanut Butter Cookies

Are you looking for sugar-free, low-carb cookies? Make a batch of these peanut butter cookies to satisfy your cravings. These tasty cookies are gluten-free and keto-friendly, with only a few ingredients. Unsalted peanut butter, erythritol, eggs, vanilla extract, and flaked sea salt combine to make a tasty dessert in just a few minutes. Serve these diabetic-friendly cookies at a cookie exchange or hangout!

Ingredients

1/2 cup erythritol
1/2 teaspoon blackstrap molasses (totally optional!)
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup unsweetened, salted peanut butter
1/4 teaspoon Himalayan salt
Flaky sea salt is optional, to garnish (recommend Sassi Salts)

Mix the ingredients and bake them. Allow to cool completely before digging (really! ), then store in an airtight container for 3-4 days or the freezer for up to 3 months.

8. Keto Berry-Pecan Cheesecake Bars

The pecan crust on these cheesecake bars is topped with a rich mixed berry sauce. It is for those who want gluten-free or keto diet or who are counting carbs.

Ingredients for Crust:

1 cup pecans
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon stevia-erythritol sweetener (such as Truvia®)
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon

For Filling:

1 egg
12 ounces cream cheese
½ cup stevia-erythritol sweetener (such as Truvia®)
¼ cup sour cream
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
1 tablespoon melted butter

For Topping:

1 cup frozen mixed berries
1 tablespoon stevia-erythritol sweetener (such as Truvia®)

9. Sugar-Free Chocolate Pudding

A sugar substitute, powdered erythritol,  is used in this recipe. Of course, you can substitute sugar-free syrup or maple syrup. To get the best flavor, use good quality chocolate and unflavored gelatin, and make sure it sets nice and thick.

The ingredients you need for this recipe are the following;

Heavy cream
Unflavored gelatin powder
Powdered erythritol
Cocoa powder
Sea salt
Vanilla

10. Keto Magic Cookies

Do you want to eat chocolate chip cookies without feeling guilty? Make these keto magic cookies with butter, egg yolks, sugar-free sweetener, heavy cream, coconut flakes, and chopped nuts. Add sugar-free chocolate chips to make this dessert completely sugar-free! Although these balls of heaven do not resemble traditional cookie shapes, this ooey-gooey treat is still quite tasty. Its ingredients are;

4 egg yolk
1/3 cup chopped hazelnut
4 tbsp unsalted butter
1/3 cup chopped pecans
2 tbsp heavy cream
1 cup coconut flakes
1/3 cup powdered sweetener

11. Chocolate Pudding Cream

It’s difficult to imagine a sugar-free substitute for traditional chocolate pudding. This recipe, on the other hand, allows chocolate lovers to say goodbye to sugary chocolate desserts. This pudding cream is made by combining soy yogurt, protein powder, cocoa powder, and plant-based milk. The dessert is technically “sugar-free” on its own. However, adding fresh berries (or even chocolate) will increase the sugar content (which isn’t always a bad thing)!

Ingredients

200g soy yogurt
10g protein powder (I used chocolate)
12g pudding powder/ cornstarch
1Tbsp cocoa powder
160ml plant milk
(Optional: 1Tsp physillium husks)
Toppings: chocolate chips, berries, wheat puffs

Mix pudding powder/cornstarch and milk, then microwave for 45 seconds to make it pudding-like. Combine with the remaining ingredients. Place it in a bowl and chill for a few minutes. Toppings are optional.

12. Creamy Keto Lemon Cheesecake Bars

Some people enjoy clenching their lips while eating dessert. In other words, some sugar addicts can’t get enough of delightful lemon desserts. For these foodies, these keto lemon cheesecake bars are creamy, dreamy, and full of zest! Though it’s ideal for summer, this light dessert can be enjoyed all year. Furthermore, the ingredients are straightforward, consisting of cream cheese, eggs, monk fruit (or stevia), butter, and coconut flour.

13. Sugar-Free Blueberry Coffee Cake

It is a delightful blueberry coffee cake with a crumb topping. A  perfect dessert for diabetic patients and for those who are on a Keto diet. All you need for this cake is;

¾ cup butter, melted and cooled
1 cup milk
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups granular sucrose sweetener (such as Splenda®)
2 teaspoons baking powder
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 ¾ cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1 ½ cups malitol brown sugar substitute
¾ cup flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ cup butter softened

14. Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

It’s difficult to imagine a dessert that doesn’t contain dairy, nuts, sugar, gluten, or eggs. That’s a long list, but the pumpkin cheesecake bars from Pretty Pies make it work! With a filling of coconut butter, coconut milk, monk fruit sweetener, and pumpkin puree, these delectable bars are ideal for the upcoming fall season. This creamy filling goes well with the crust, which is made with pepitas (or any other seeds), shredded coconut, cinnamon, and other ingredients. It requires;

No baking, No dairy, No gluten, No sugar, No eggs, No Nuts

15. Berry Burst Sorbet

16. Ribbon Pudding Pie

The name of this pudding pie says it all: it deserves a blue ribbon for being so delicious. Each bite is a delicious combination of creamy vanilla, rich chocolate, and decadent butterscotch (with no added sugar! ), making it a diabetic-friendly dessert. But make sure to get a sugar-free graham cracker crust.

Ingredients

4 cups cold fat-free milk, divided
1-ounce sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
1.4 ounces of sugar-free instant chocolate pudding mix
1-ounce sugar-free instant butterscotch pudding mix
1 reduced-fat graham cracker crust (9 inches)
Optional: Whipped topping and finely chopped pecans

17. Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

This banana bread is low-carb, sugar-free, and gluten-free. Even better, it’s topped with crunchy crushed walnuts! The sweetness is provided by mashed bananas (the more used, the better) and granulated erythritol. (You can also use a sugar substitute like Splenda in one of our most popular banana bread recipes.)

18. Low-Carb Almond Cinnamon Butter Cookies

These elegant almond cinnamon cookies are low in carbs and sugar-free and are ready in under 30 minutes. Chilling them overnight to allow the flavors to emerge.

Ingredients

2 cups blanched almond flour
½ cup butter softened
1 egg
½ cup low-calorie natural sweetener (such as Swerve®)
1 teaspoon sugar-free vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

19. Keto Creme Brulee

This elegant low-carb dessert is made with only four ingredients and is also keto, gluten-free, and sugar-free diet friendly. This recipe demonstrates that sugar-free dessert does not have to be boring.

Ingredients

4 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups heavy whipping cream
5 tablespoons of low-calorie natural sweetener (such as Swerve®)

20. Pumpkin Parfait

“Dieters, those who need to watch carbs (sugar) or fat intake, or those who just want to eat a little healthier, rejoice! This fall treat makes a great pumpkin pie replacement for anyone looking to cut back on sugar over the holidays. It has the flavor of a lighter, less sweet pudding version of pumpkin pie.

Ingredients

1 cup pumpkin puree
A single ounce of instant sugar-free vanilla pudding mix
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
A cup of evaporated skim milk
1 cup skim milk