A low carb diet provides for reducing the amount of carbohydrates ingested on a daily basis. However, for many people, not consuming desserts is the biggest challenge within this food proposal. The good news is that delicious low carb candies can be made.
Some, even, with results very similar to the traditional versions. Write down the recipes below, which will help you to kill that sweet tooth without “cheating” the diet and will also make you stay more motivated within this eating style.
Simple low carb candy recipes
1. Low carb brigadeiro: this version uses a low carb condensing milk recipe. In addition to it, you will only need cocoa powder (good quality) and unsalted butter. Easy and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth!
2. Low carb coconut kiss: who said party candy can’t be low carb?! This is also a good option for those on a ketogenic diet and paleo diet, as it has few carbs and a lot of fat. You will be surprised by the result!
3. Low carb condensed milk: it looks very similar to traditional condensed milk. And you will only use sour cream (preferably fresh), xylitol (or some culinary sweetener), butter and xanthan gum. This condensed milk can be consumed pure or as an ingredient in other sweets.
4. Low carb Danoninho: quick, easy and cheap to make. Believe it or not, you will only use two ingredients, which are canned cream and a sachet of Clight strawberry or grape juice.
5. Low carb chocolate mousse: are you going to gather family or friends at home and don’t know a low carb dessert that can please everyone?! Write down this chocolate mousse with Brazil nuts and surprise! And the great news is that the preparation is very easy.
6. Low carb chocolate and coconut mousse: easy and tasty dessert that will please even those who are not a fan of low carb eating. You will only need whole coconut milk, coconut milk powder, water, vanilla essence, shredded coconut (no sugar), sweetener and hydrated colorless gelatin.
7. Low carb passion fruit mousse: an incredibly easy recipe, but with great results! In addition to being able to be eaten by the spoonful (pure), this mousse can also be used in the filling of pies and cakes, you decide!
8. Low carb milk jam: it has a great texture. Ideal for those who love dulce de leche, but don’t want to lose the focus of their diet. You can use it in cake fillings or – why not?! – eat it straight.
9. Low carb sweet tart: this recipe yields three tartlets. You will only need 70% cocoa chocolate and protein brigadeiro found on sale ready-made (or, if you prefer, peanut butter or chestnut paste).
10. Low carb coconut cake: the yield is a 20 cm cake. You will use eggs, freshly grated coconut, almond flour, oven and stovetop sweetener, coconut oil, coconut milk and cake yeast.
11. Low carb chocolate cake with frosting: this recipe is great for an afternoon coffee or a meeting with friends or family. Even those who don’t follow a low carb diet will love it. It’s already great without coverage, imagine with it!
12. Low carb peanut cookies: recipe that only takes three ingredients, it’s crispy and delicious! It is a gluten-free, lactose-free and rich in good fats option. If you want to vary, you can change the peanut flour for another oilseed.
13. Low carb brownie: this brownie will satisfy your sweet tooth without making you go out of line. You will need chopped chocolate, unsalted butter, oven and stovetop sweetener, eggs, soy flour, water, vanilla extract and chopped nuts.
14. Low carb coconut pudding: easy and delicious recipe, perfect for your weekend! You will only use sour cream, shredded coconut, coconut milk, sweetener, unflavored gelatin, and water. The syrup is optional, but it complements the candy very well!
15. Low carb chocolate mousse pie: it only takes dark chocolate in bar, egg and ricotta cream.. That’s right, just three ingredients! It’s easy to make and the result is an airy, creamy dessert that “looks great” on any occasion.
16. Low carb truffle: perfect for those people who love a sweet treat after meals. Not to mention it’s pretty easy to do. You will need dark chocolate, heavy cream, some spirits, coconut and cocoa to taste for rolling.
Special low carb candy recipes
17. Low carb tiramisù: the differential of this low carb recipe is to make a “champagne biscuit” with almond flour and use it to assemble the dessert in individual portions. The result is a delicious and elegant dessert that everyone will want to try!
18. Low carb apple pie: recipe that is also paleo, made in the skillet. Good option for a pre-workout, for breakfast or afternoon snack. It’s even better if it’s accompanied by a healthy homemade ice cream.
19. Low carb chocolate bar with coconut: you’re on a diet but you hit that urge to eat a Prestige?! The good news is that you can make this candy using only dark chocolate, unsweetened shredded coconut, coconut milk, sweetener, and coconut oil.
20. Cloud of sigh with low carb strawberry jelly: ideal recipe for those who love sigh but don’t want to exaggerate in the consumption of carbohydrates. An excellent option for a dessert during the week, even for the ease of preparation.
21. Low-carb Cinnamon Rain Cupcake: a dessert with a childhood flavor, but with the advantage of being low in carbohydrates. You will use almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, cinnamon powder, salt, coconut milk, unsalted butter, oven and stovetop sweetener, egg and oil.
22. Low carb lemon cheesecake: a dessert that leaves nothing to be desired… Even those who don’t follow a low carb diet will want to try it! And this recipe also serves as the basis for other sweet and savory recipes. It also has the advantage of being made with few ingredients.
23. Low carb peach cheesecake: a dessert that looks like a special occasion, it’s so inviting! In addition to low carb, it is sugar free. The dough is made with coconut flour, almond flour, sweetener, unsalted butter and egg.
24. Low carb walnut cake: an easy to make and tasty cake, great to be served to guests. One detail is that the oilseed flour used in the recipe can be prepared at home (using a small and simple food processor).
25. Low carb flourless cookies: anyone who likes cookies knows that it’s hard to find a truly healthy and wholesome option on the market. But this is a great version as it is flourless and low carb, rich in fiber and good fats. In addition, it is a gluten-free and lactose-free recipe.
26. Low carb pumpkin muffin: quickly and with few ingredients you make these delicious muffins. You will use eggs, coconut flour, sweetener, baking powder, coconut oil and dark chocolate chips.
27. Low carb Danette: very easy to make and looks very similar to the original Danette. The ingredients are just sour cream, cocoa powder, unsalted butter, vanilla essence and sweetener. But be patient, because you will have to leave it in the fridge for a few minutes before eating!
28. Low carb lemon ice cream: it is very soft, which also means that, when you are going to consume it, you don’t need to take it out of the freezer too much in advance. Great option to always have at home, as it is a very healthy version of ice cream.
29. Low carb churros mug cake: it’s moist, delicious, very easy and quick to make. You will use coconut milk, xylitol, coconut oil, vanilla essence, salt, coconut flour, oilseed flour, flaxseed flour, egg, cinnamon, yeast and dulce de leche.
30. Low carb guava paste: a healthy guava paste made with very few ingredients. Just separate red guavas, water, xylitol, sodium bicarbonate and lemon at home, and follow the step by step (which is very simple).
31. Low carb churros: believe it or not, a churro can be low carb, based on coconut flour and nut flour (among other ingredients). Then, the tip is to consume it with dulce de leche, brigadeiro, chocolate or kiss.
32. Low carb Petit Gateau: Recipe to impress, as it looks like it took you hours to prepare, but in fact, it will take you about 15 minutes. This little cupcake is the perfect dessert to serve at a special dinner, not to mention that it is low carb, has no lactose, gluten and no sugar.
With so many options, you can kill the sweet tooth without losing the focus of the low carb diet, right?
It’s just not worth eating too much! Because, although low in carbs, low carb sweets are usually quite calorie. Moderation is always keyword! Also check out other low carb recipes.