18 Easy Low-Carb Desserts

May 02, 2020

These easy low-carb desserts are the perfect treat to make this weekend. You can eat a chewy cookie or refreshing ice pop, all with 15 grams of carbohydrates or less per serving. While these recipes take just 20 minutes or less of active time, some desserts call for long times in the freezer, so plan ahead. Recipes like Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies and Watermelon-Strawberry Popsicles are healthy, delicious and fun to make.

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Kids and adults alike will love this easy peanut butter chocolate chip cookie recipe, which--unlike most cookie recipes--doesn't call for flour. These gluten-free peanut butter chocolate chip cookies are soft and chewy and, with only five simple ingredients, they can easily be whipped up by young chefs and enjoyed as an after-school treat. They're also perfect for a holiday party or for a cookie swap. Source: EatingWell.com, November 2019

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Vegan Watermelon Fruit Pizza

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Wedges of juicy watermelon topped with nondairy coconut yogurt and berries make for a crisp and refreshing dessert. To feed a crowd, leave the wedges blank and let guests add their own toppings to the yogurt. Source: EatingWell.com, January 2019

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Dark Chocolate Hummus

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This dessert hummus is an unexpectedly delightful treat that still packs the protein and fiber punch of traditional hummus. Try dipping banana and apple slices, pretzels, strawberries or graham crackers in this sweet, chocolaty spread. Source: EatingWell.com, May 2018

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Pineapple Nice Cream

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All-fruit, dairy-free and with no added sugar--these are the hallmarks of nice cream, a healthy alternative to ice cream. This pineapple nice cream has tropical flavors, thanks to a hit of mango and lime. It takes just minutes to make this naturally sweet frozen dessert in the food processor or a blender. Enjoy it alone, or top with fresh fruit and toasted coconut. Source: EatingWell.com, November 2017

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Chocolate Polvorones (Mexican Wedding Cookies)

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These melt-in-your-mouth polvorones (Mexican wedding cookies) get a chocolate makeover by replacing all the nuts in the traditional version with ground chocolate. Addictive just as they are, you can also grate a little cinnamon stick over them before serving. Source: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2018

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Strawberry-Chocolate Greek Yogurt Bark

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Lightly sweetened Greek yogurt gets studded with fresh strawberries and chocolate chips then frozen so you can break it into chunks just like chocolate bark (but healthier!). This colorful snack or healthy dessert is perfect for kids and adults alike. Use full-fat yogurt to ensure the creamiest bark possible. Source: EatingWell.com, July 2017

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Turtle Brownies

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Chocolate, nuts, and caramel are certainly hard to resist so it's easy to see why turtle brownies are always a favorite. This recipe has black beans in the batter for added fiber. We won't tell if you won't--and we promise nobody will ever know! Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Moscow Mule Ice Pops

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Popsicles take a boozy turn with these ginger, lime and vodka ice pops inspired by a classic Moscow Mule cocktail. These simple ice pops have only 47 calories per pop and take just 5 minutes to prep--just remember to stick them in the freezer at least 8 hours before you're ready to serve them. Source: EatingWell.com, June 2019

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Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

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You'd never know that these delicious gluten-free cookies are made without wheat flour. A blend of gluten-free flour and almond flour--plus butter and brown sugar--gives them a classic chocolate chip cookie flavor and the ideal balance of crispiness and chewiness. Make a batch as a treat for your family or to bring to parties, potlucks and picnics. Source: EatingWell.com, June 2019

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No-Bake Vegan Date Brownies

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Sweetened with dates, these whole-grain bars provide energy and protein, thanks to nut butter. With just 5 ingredients you probably already have in your pantry, you can make these delicious, chewy brownies with no added sugar. Whip up a batch as a healthy dessert or for grab-and-go energy bars for a healthy snack. Source: EatingWell.com, August 2018

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Watermelon-Strawberry Popsicles

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Hydrating with popsicles? Our 5-year-old selves approve. These quick vegan ice pops are blended with fresh summer fruit for a grown-up version of the season's ice cream truck classics. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2018

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Hint-of-Herb Butter Cookies

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By topping these buttery slices with an assortment of fresh herb leaves and seeds, you can create a cookie jar full of unique treats. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Raspberry Strudel Croissants

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Using phyllo dough instead of traditional croissant dough makes these raspberry-filled dessert pastries low in fat and calories. These croissants are diabetes-friendly and just 35 calories each! Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Creamy Chocolate Pie Ice Pops

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Creamy chocolate and crunchy graham crackers combine to create a perfectly sweet treat. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Brownie Cookies

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Cocoa powder and brown sugar make this easy drop cookie recipe taste like rich brownies. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Banana Split Tarts

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Ready in just five minutes, this dessert for one is super-satisfying. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Raspberry-Pistachio Greek Yogurt Bark

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Mix Greek yogurt with sweet jam and crunchy pistachios and freeze so you can break into chunks just like chocolate bark (but healthier!). This colorful snack or healthy dessert is perfect for kids and adults alike. Use full-fat yogurt to ensure the creamiest bark possible. Source: EatingWell.com, July 2017

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Tropical Fruit Pops

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For kids--and for those who feel like kids--this easy, diabetic-friendly dessert and snack recipe has fruits to please: mango, pineapple and banana, blended together with orange juice to create a frozen summery treat. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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