It’s crazy to think that the holiday season is just around the corner of this hectic, upside-down year. And since they’ll be here before we know it, I thought I would have a little fun for all my keto fans out there (and maybe folks who will be converted after hearing about these delicious holiday recipes). 

The holiday season is a two-edged sword when it comes to our diets and nutrition — this is especially true if you’re following a rigid diet such as the keto diet. 

On the one hand, we get to stuff our faces with delicious foods we don’t normally eat. But on the other hand, we can regret this decision because of the impact it has on our health — or perhaps worse, we miss out on all the delicious and stick to our diet like we would any other day. (Serious props to all the people who don’t “cheat” on their diets during the holidays!) 

But what if we could have our cake and eat it too? 

That’s why I wanted to give you some options for having your (keto-friendly) cake and eating it too. In this article, we’ll look at 1o of the most delicious, keto-friendly dessert recipes so you can participate in stuffing your face without sabotaging your diet and health goals. 

Quick note: Most of these recipes are recipes that I’ve found (and used) from other sites on the web. In order to give credit where credit is due, I will not post the instructions for these recipes. Instead, I will provide a link back to the website so you can read the instructions from the source. 

My goal here is to help you find something that catches your eye — hopefully with ingredients you already have in your cabinet. Then, you can refer to the original source to try it yourself 🙂 

1. Ultimate Keto Crème Brûlée

Ingredients: 

2 cups heavy cream 

6 tbsp erythritol

1 pinch salt

1 whole vanilla bean

3 tbsp powdered erythritol for the topping 

Instructions: 

For the full instructions on how to make the Ultimate Keto Crème Brûlée, you can find the directions here. 

2. Keto Cheesecake Shooters 

Ingredients: 

16 oz Cream Cheese

3/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk or coconut milk

8 drops Stevia Glycerite

2 tsp. Vanilla

1 tsp. Lemon Juice

Sugar Free Caramel Sauce

Blueberries or Strawberries, optional

Instructions: 

For the full instructions on how to make Keto Cheesecake Shooters, you can find the directions here. 

3. Keto Gingerbread Cake Roll

Ingredients: 

Cake:

1 cup almond flour

1/4 cup powdered Swerve Sweetener

2 tbsp cocoa powder

1 tbsp grassfed gelatin

2 tsp ground ginger

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp ground cloves

4 large eggs room temperature, separated

1/4 cup granulated Swerve Sweetener divided

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 tsp salt divided

1/4 tsp cream of tartar

Vanilla Cream Filling:

2 ounces cream cheese softened

1 1/2 cups whipping cream divided

1/4 cup powdered Swerve Sweetener

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions: 

For the full instructions on how to make the Keto Gingerbread Cake Roll, you can find the directions here. 

4. Keto Pumpkin Pie

Ingredients: 

1 almond flour pie crust

1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

1 15-oz can pumpkin puree

2 large eggs

2/3 cup powdered erythritol.

2 tsp pumpkin pie spice or Gingerbread spice

1 tsp Vanilla extract

1/4 tsp sea salt

Instructions: 

For the full instructions on how to make Keto Pumpkin Pie, you can find the directions here. 

5. Keto Christmas Cookies 

Ingredients: 

8 tablespoons grass-fed butter, soft

2 eggs

8 drops liquid stevia

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/8 teaspoon almond extract

2 cups almond flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 cup low carb sweetener  

pinch of Pink Himalayan sea salt

(optional for frosting – see instructions) powdered low carb sweetener

(optional for frosting – see instructions) almond milk

Instructions: 

For the full instructions on how to make Keto Christmas Cookies, you can find the directions here. 

6. Low Carb Chocolate Chip Cookies  

Ingredients: 

1 large egg room temperature

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/3 cup coconut oil melted and cooled

1/2 tsp xanthan gum

2/3 cup golden monk fruit sweetener 

1 cup super fine blanched almond flour

1/4 cup coconut flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon cinnamon

3 oz unsweetened dark chocolate coarsely chopped

Coarse sea salt for sprinkling (optional)

Instructions: 

For the full instructions on how to make Low Carb Chocolate Chip Cookies, you can find the directions here. 

7. Keto Brownies   

Ingredients: 

1/2 cup chopped no sugar added or paleo dark chocolate, divided 

1/4 cup unsalted creamy almond butter OR your favorite nut / seed butter

1/3 cup coconut oil

2 tablespoons unsalted grass-fed butter

2/3 cup golden monk fruit sweetener

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more for topping if desired

2 large eggs, room temperature & lightly beaten

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 cup sifted cacao powder OR unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 cup sifted superfine blanched almond flour

Instructions: 

For the full instructions on how to make Keto Brownies, you can find the directions here. 

8. Keto Trifle

Ingredients: 

Sponge cake: 

1 Cup Ricotta (250g)

1/3 Cup Nativa (Or Erythritol)

3 Eggs

7 Tbsp Butter (melted)

3/4 Cup Almond Flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp Salt

Trifle: 

4 packets sugar-free port wine jelly crystals

2 ½ Cups Boiling Water

2 Tbps Brandy

2 cups Heavy Cream

1 cup fresh raspberries

1 cup fresh strawberries

300 ml thickened cream

Instructions: 

For the full instructions on how to make Keto Trifle, you can find the directions here. 

9. Low-Carb Peppermint Mocha Poke Cake 

Ingredients: 

Mocha cake: 

2 cups almond flour

⅔ cup cocoa powder

⅓ cup coconut flour

⅓ cup unflavored whey protein powder

2 tbsp instant coffee granules

1 tbsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

½ cup butter softened

2/3 cup granulated Swerve Sweetener

4 large eggs room temperature

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 tsp liquid stevia extract

1 cup cold coffee

Chocolate Mint Pudding: 

1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk

1/2 cup whipping cream

1/4 cup Swerve Sweetener

2 egg yolks

1/8 tsp xanthan gum

2 tbsp cocoa powder

1 oz unsweetened chocolate chopped

1 1/2 tbsp butter in 3 pieces

1 tsp peppermint extract

Whipped Cream Topping: 

1 cup whipping cream

2 tbsp powdered Swerve Sweetener

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions: 

For the full instructions on how to make this Low-Carb Peppermint Mocha Poke Cake, you can find the directions here. 

10. Keto Chocolate Mousse/ Fruit Dip 

Ingredients: 

1 9 oz bag of Lily’s Sugar Free Chocolate Chips

1 cup whipping cream – I like Horizon Organic best

6 packets Monkfruit In The Raw

Instructions: 

1. Melt chocolate chips in a double boiler.

2. Beat whipping cream.

3. Fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream and blend. Add sweetener and whisk together. Enjoy as is or chill to make it cold.

4. Put in one large bowl for fruit dipping or into individual bowls for mousse. Enjoy!

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