26 Delightful Almond Flour Keto Desserts
Creating Keto-friendly desserts doesn’t have to be a challenge…You can enjoy Keto dessert recipes like:
- crumbly shortbread cookies
- single-serving vanilla mug cakes
- chocolate brownies
- blueberry crumble
By using almond flour as your base, you can easily make low carb, Keto desserts that are still full of flavor. So check out these recipes below.
Want tips on how to use almond flour or almond meal in your baking? Or which Keto sweetener is best? Check out our FAQs here.
Our favorite almond flour Keto desserts:
- Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Keto Ginger Coconut Cookies
- Keto Brownie Cupcakes with Coconut Frosting
- Keto Brownie Blondie Swirls
- Keto Almond Flour Waffles
- Keto Blueberry Coconut Crumble
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Almond Flour Keto Cookie Recipes
No-Bake Butter Cookies with Chocolate Chunks
– Keto Summit
Ingredients: almond flour, ghee (or coconut oil), erythritol or stevia or Truvia, 100% chocolate chunks.
Let’s start with a really easy Keto cookie recipe. This one doesn’t even need to be baked! The ghee and almond flour combine to form a simple cookie dough that can be refrigerated to harden. And you can choose your favorite Keto sugar to sweeten your cookies and decorate it with chocolate chunks.
Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies
– Keto Summit
Ingredients: almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, salt, erythritol or Truvia, egg, vanilla extract, ghee, unsweetened almond milk, 100% dark chocolate (or use sugar-free chocolate chips).
Next time you want a delicious snack to go with your afternoon coffee or tea, make some of these chocolate chip cookies. These cookies are made from a blend of almond flour and coconut flour instead of the regular wheat flour. And to make the cookies low carb, we’ve sweetened them with erythritol or Truvia (which is a combination of stevia and erythritol).
Keto Chocolate Avocado Cookies
– Keto Summit
Ingredients: avocado, erythritol and stevia, egg, vanilla extract, unsweetened cacao powder, almond flour, baking soda, salt, macadamia nuts.
Use avocados to make this chocolate Keto cookie. It’s filled with healthy fats from the avocados and egg, and it’s held together using the almond flour. The macadamia nuts provide a contrast to the chocolate flavor in these cookies. And remember to add a dash of salt to make these Keto cookies extra tasty.
Keto Almond Flour Cookies with Lemon Zest
– Keto Summit
Ingredients: almond meal, egg, ghee, stevia, vanilla extract, lemon zest, lemon extract, baking soda.
If like me you miss a cookie with your coffee mid-afternoon, you might find this recipe interesting. These lovely keto cookies are crunchy and crumbly with a wonderful citrus kick from the lemon zest. I have tested this recipe with orange zest and it works well too so you can experiment with flavors. When you take these out of the oven, don’t be surprised if they are soft – they will crisp up as they cool down.
Keto Ginger Coconut Cookies
– Keto Summit
Ingredients: almond meal, coconut flour, coconut flakes, egg, ghee, stevia, vanilla extract, ginger powder, baking soda.
Ginger cookies are a family favorite in our house and we always have some at Christmas time when friends and family come over. These keto cookies have a shortbread look to them and taste wonderfully crumbly and delicious and the ginger gives them a flavor boost. So if you fancy a ginger cookie, why not get the youngest members of the family to give you a hand, then you can all enjoy the results!
Best Low Carb Chocolate Cookies
– Ditch the Carbs
Photo Credit: Libby from Ditch The Carbs
Ingredients: butter, cocoa unsweetened, granulated sweetener of choice, desiccated/shredded coconut unsweetened, eggs, almond meal/flour, salt.
Sometimes a sweet craving just happens and you need something to satisfy it, so these easy cookies would be perfect. They are quick to make and you could even get the kids involved! The cookies are sugar and gluten free and have very few carbs so these would fit well with the AIP or keto eating plan. You can use almond meal instead of flour to give these treats a bit of added texture.
Keto Lemon Almond Shortbread Cookies
– I Breathe I’m Hungry
Photo Credit: Mellissa from I Breathe I’m Hungry
Ingredients: butter, almond flour, granulated sweetener (ideal, swerve, etc), lemon zest.
Here is a recipe that only calls for four ingredients, yet gives you zingy shortbread cookies that you can even use as a dessert. This is a versatile cookie recipe that can also be used as a base for a keto-friendly cheesecake as it does not harden completely, but stays crumbly. The cookies can be frozen and defrosted for later, so this recipe can be batch-cooked to give you a steady supply.
Low Carb Butter Cookie Energy Bites – Fat Bombs
– Low Carb with Jennifer
Ingredients: almond flour, butter, Swerve sweetener, vanilla extract, salt.
With only a few carbs these fat bombs are a great source of energy for anyone on a low carb diet as the energy comes from the fat and not from protein. They have a rich, buttery flavor and with only five ingredients they are quick and easy to make. These little treats can be stored in the fridge or freezer so you can keep a supply ready for times when your energy level needs a bit of a boost. (Listen to our podcast on regaining energy!)
Low Carb Keto Sugar Cookies – Gluten Free
– Low Carb Yum
Photo Credit: Lisa from Low Carb Yum
Ingredients: almond flour, coconut flour, low carb sweetener, baking soda, non-hydrogenated lard or ghee or butter, egg or gelatin egg, vanilla extract.
During the holidays I like to have a supply of sugar cookies to have as treats, so now that we are eating keto and low carb, this is my favorite recipe. These lovely crumbly cookies are sugar and gluten free and can be decorated with frosting for Christmas or eaten plain as a snack with coffee. If you have an egg intolerance you can replace it with a gelatine egg instead.
Cranberry Almond Biscotti Cookies – Gluten Free
– Low Carb Yum
Photo Credit: Lisa from Low Carb Yum
Ingredients: eggs, vanilla, low carb sweetener, lemon stevia drops or plain stevia and lemon extract, almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, sea salt, sugar free dried cranberries, sliced almonds.
Biscotti cookies are so crunchy and make the perfect snack to have with a cup of coffee. These ones are sugar and gluten free and because of the almond and cranberries they make a great treat to have over the holidays. Because these cookies are low in carbs and sugar they would make a lovely gift for someone with diabetes and they taste just like the regular ones made from wheat flour.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Blondies
– Peace Love and Low Carb
Photo Credit: Kyndra from Peace Love and Low Carb
Ingredients: almond flour, baking soda, salt, peanut butter, butter, Swerve Sweetener, eggs, vanilla extract, liquid stevia extract, sugar-free chocolate chips.
With this great keto recipe you have the choice of reducing the cooking time to give a gooey center or increasing it to make it more like a cake – the choice is yours! Peanut butter and chocolate is a match made in heaven when it comes to blondies and cookies so I am sure you will love these low carb treats next time you need a tasty snack!
Almond Flour Keto Cake Recipes
Layered Keto Chocolate Cake
– Keto Summit
Ingredients: almond flour, whey protein powder, baking powder, unsweetened cacao powder, baking soda, salt, coconut oil, eggs, vanilla extract, erythritol or Swerve or Truvia, coconut milk, coconut cream, 100% chocolate.
This chocolate cake will make you think you’re eating the real thing! There are 2 layers of chocolate cake made from almond flour and a layer of chocolate coconut ganache for the filling. Then a topping of delicious chocolate frosting covers the entire cake. Make this chocolate cake for a special party or occasion.
Keto Chocolate Mug Cake
– Keto Summit
Ingredients: egg, almond flour, ghee, baking powder, vanilla extract, cacao powder, erythritol or Swerve and stevia (or Truvia, which is a combination of stevia and erythritol), salt.
This chocolate cake takes just a few minutes to make. Just mix the dough and microwave. You’ll get a delicious cake to enjoy with your cup of coffee or tea. It’s perfect for whenever you crave a sugar-fix or dessert for after dinner.
Keto Chocolate Cheesecake (Dairy-Free)
– Keto Summit
Ingredients: raw cashew nuts, walnuts, almond flour, erythritol and stevia, unsweetened cacao powder, vanilla extract, coconut oil, lemon juice, unsweetened almond milk, salt, 100% dark chocolate.
Dairy-free chocolate cheesecake…sugar-free and gluten-free and low carb. It sounds almost too good to be true. Yet this cashew cheese filling with almond flour cake tastes just like the real thing. Pick a Keto sugar that you enjoy (erythritol, Swerve, or stevia are the top picks). Amaze your family next time you want to enjoy some cake.
Keto Matcha Mug Cake
– Keto Summit
Ingredients: egg, almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, matcha powder, coconut cream, sweetener of choice, salt.
Matcha is really popular right now. Whether you love matcha pure or as part of an almond latte, it’s a flavor that works so well with almond flour. So next time you have a cup of tea, make a matcha cake to enjoy with it. Each mug cake contains 3 grams of net carbs, but this cake is pretty dense so cut into slices and share with friends.
Keto Vanilla Mug Cake
– Keto Summit
Ingredients: egg, almond flour, coconut flour, ghee, baking powder, vanilla extract, erythritol or Truvia, stevia.
If you’re looking for a simple cake, then try this Keto vanilla mug cake recipe. The vanilla and ghee work perfectly together with the almond flour and the coconut flour to create a light and fluffy cake that’s easy to eat any time of the day. Each mug cake contains 3 grams of net carbs, making it the perfect low carb dessert.
Keto Sugar Cookie Pound Cake (Contains Dairy)
– Ketocracy
Ingredients: eggs, cream cheese, butter, almond flour, coconut flour, swerve sweetener, baking powder, princess cookie emulsion.
If you decide to try this great low carb keto cake recipe, you will end up with a light and tasty cake that is delicious served with whipped cream or keto-friendly ice cream for a tasty dessert. If you don’t have cookie emulsion, which is added to give a creamy flavor, you can use vanilla extract instead. This cake is just sweet enough which suits with keto people who are not used to sugary treats.
Low Carb Mug Cakes
– Ditch the Carbs
Photo Credit: Libby from Ditch The Carbs
Ingredients: butter, almond meal/flour, cocoa unsweetened, granulated sweetener of choice, egg, coconut flour, baking powder, vanilla.
When it comes to portion control, some of us can struggle to keep snacks to a minimum serving, so that is when mug cakes come in handy as they are individual portions in a mug! This recipe for keto low carb chocolate cake can be made in less than five minutes, and the flavors can be changed if you don’t want chocolate – try omitting the cocoa and adding vanilla, or making this cake but adding in some cinnamon.
Keto Raspberry and Lemon Loaf
– KetoDiet Blog
Ingredients: eggs, egg white, lemon juice, lemon zest, butter or ghee or virgin coconut oil, almond flour, powdered Swerve, sea salt, baking powder, raspberries.
With the smooth and dreamy frosting and a few fresh berries on the top, this delicious keto raspberry and lemon cake would make a great birthday treat or dessert for a dinner party. It is sweet and fruity but with a lovely citrus kick from the lemon. For an alternative flavor you could use different berries such as blueberries or blackberries, and if your fruit is sweet enough you might want to cut back on the sweetener.
Zesty Low-Carb Lemon Cake
– KetoDiet Blog
Ingredients: butter or ghee, unsweetened almond milk or cashew milk, eggs, lemon zest, almond flour, coconut flour, vanilla or plain whey protein or egg white protein powder, granulated erythritol or Swerve, vanilla bean powder or vanilla extract, cream of tartar, baking soda, mascarpone cheese or coconut cream, Low-Carb Lemon Curd (lemon zest and juice, egg yolks, powdered erythritol or Swerve or other low carb sweetener, ghee or virgin coconut oil, liquid stevia, gelatine powder), coconut butter, virgin coconut oil, lemon juice, powdered erythritol or Swerve.
I absolutely love lemon cake and when I cut into this one the vivid yellow layer in the middle had my mouth watering! This is a great adaptable recipe as you can make it as it is or make it dairy free if you have issues with dairy. It is a light spongy cake with a real zesty hit in the middle and would grace any dinner table for dessert. This is such a pretty dessert decorated with frosting and extra lemon zest. Yum!
Low Carb Strawberry Shortcake Dessert (almond flour) (Contains Dairy)
– Low Carb Maven
Ingredients: almond flour, Swerve, salt, baking soda, eggs, coconut milk, lemon juice, vanilla, stevia glycerite or stevia drops, strawberries, Swerve Confectioners, heavy cream.
Here is another fantastic low carb and gluten free cake that you can serve for dessert or enjoy as a snack. The sponge base is soft and moist, and makes the perfect base for the strawberries and cream. If you don’t like strawberries or they are out of season you can use whatever berries you can get, but for the ideal summer treat you can’t get much better than this!
Low Carb No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake (Contains Dairy)
– My Keto Kitchen
Ingredients: butter, sugar-free chocolate, almond flour, unsweetened coconut, Natvia, cream cheese, vanilla essence, cacao powder, heavy whipping cream.
This low carb recipe gives you a rich and indulgent dessert that you can be proud to serve to family or friends. It does not involve any baking, so would be a great dish to make with the kids during the holidays. The velvety filling tastes so chocolatey and is the perfect flavor to go with the coconut base. As this recipe uses quite a lot of dairy products, this cheesecake should be eaten as a special treat!
Low Carb Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting (Contains Dairy)
– My Keto Kitchen
Ingredients: butter, cream cheese, Natvia, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, salt, baking powder, coconut flour, almond flour, eggs, Natvia icing mix, heavy cream.
This amazing spice cake contains aromatic spices like cinnamon and cloves which will fill your kitchen with delicious scents as the cake cooks! Paired with the smooth and creamy frosting, this would be a great low carb dessert for a dinner party or to take to a pot-luck. It would even be a good replacement for traditional Christmas cake and will keep for a few days in the fridge, or you can freeze it without the frosting.
French Silk Cake (Contains Dairy)
– Maria Mind Body Health LLC
Ingredients: butter or coconut oil, blanched almond flour or coconut flour, baking powder, baking soda, Celtic sea salt, Swerve (or erythritol and stevia glycerite), eggs, vanilla extract, sour cream, Swerve confectioners, stevia glycerite, unsweetened baking chocolate, cream cheese or mascarpone cheese, unsweetened almond milk, vanilla or lemon or orange extract.
In this delicious cake recipe the word ‘silk’ refers to the frosting which is smooth and so decadent in flavor and texture that it makes this a winner! With its layers of sponge and chocolate filling, this cake is gluten free and low carb and would be a great treat for any special day. If you don’t want to build up the layers you can simply place the mixture in a larger dish and cook it in one layer.
Almond Flour Keto Brownies
Keto Brownie Cupcakes with Coconut Frosting
– Keto Summit
Ingredients: coconut cream, erythritol or Swerve or Truvia, vanilla extract, coconut oil, eggs, almond milk, almond flour, baking powder, unsweetened cacao powder, walnuts.
Cupcakes are no longer off-limits with this recipe. Enjoy all the deliciousness of brownies but made low carb, Keto, sugar-free, and gluten-free. And instead of a cream cheese frosting, we’ve made this recipe dairy-free with a coconut frosting and sprinkling of chopped walnuts.
Keto Chocolate Raw Brownie Bites
– Keto Summit
Ingredients: coconut butter, almond flour, unsweetened cacao powder, vanilla extract, coconut oil, pistachio nuts.
These raw chocolate brownie bites are so easy to make. And once you refrigerate it, you’ll find that the coconut butter and coconut oil in the recipe helps the brownies to harden. You can then slice it into small pieces to enjoy as you wish. Sprinkle some chopped pistachio nuts on top for decoration and extra texture. Each 1-inch square chocolate brownie bite contains 2 grams of net carbs.
Keto Granola Brownies
– Keto Summit
Ingredients: coconut oil, eggs, vanilla extract, coconut cream, almond flour, Keto sweeteners (erythritol, stevia, Swerve, Truvia), unsweetened cacao powder, nuts and seeds.
This low carb brownie recipe can be great both as a dessert or for breakfast. The chocolate brownie base is soft and moist and the granola topping is crunchy and nutty. This Keto brownie recipe can be divided into 9 squares and each square contains 258 calories and 3 grams of net carbs.
Keto Chocolate Brownie Mug Cake
– Keto Summit
Ingredients: egg, almond flour, baking powder, vanilla extract, cacao powder, cinnamon powder, stevia or Swerve, salt.
This keto mug cake can be a great way to introduce the benefits of cacao as compared to cocoa as it has many antioxidants, but a much more defined flavor. This recipe takes only a couple of minutes to make, giving you a quick and easy cake for unexpected guests or for a simple snack to keep you going through a busy day. Making individual cakes also helps with portion control. Each mug cake contains 242 calories and 4 grams of net carbs.
Keto Brownie Blondie Swirls
– Keto Summit
Ingredients: coconut oil, eggs, vanilla extract, coconut cream, almond flour, baking powder, erythritol and stevia, unsweetened cacao powder.
Every bite will deliver a different flavor with these Keto brownie blondie swirls. And you can make this recipe your own by adding new toppings each time. Try some chocolate chunks or coconut flakes or sprinkle some chia seeds on top. This Keto dessert recipe makes 9 blondie squares and each square contains 2 grams of net carbs.
Keto Breakfast Brownie Muffins
– Keto Summit
Ingredients: coconut oil, eggs, vanilla extract, coconut cream, almond milk, almond flour, baking powder, chia seeds, erythritol and stevia, unsweetened cacao powder, walnuts.
Looking for a quick and easy breakfast muffins recipe? Try this one…especially if you love chocolate and if you love baking. Bake a large batch of these muffins all at once to enjoy whenever you’re in a hurry in the mornings.
Keto Chocolate Brownies
– Keto Summit
Ingredients: coconut oil, eggs, vanilla extract, almond flour, unsweetened cacao powder, coconut cream, Swerve confectioner’s sweetener or stevia (or use erythritol or Truvia).
The keto brownies in this recipe are quite thick, so I would suggest cutting them into smaller pieces, but they are so good that you could just treat yourself and go for it! If you can leave them to cool, which can be difficult as they smell amazing, then they won’t be crumbly. If you like toppings on your brownies, then dust them with cocoa powder or cinnamon for an extra hit of flavor. The recipe makes 9 brownie squares and each square contains 3 grams of net carbs.
Keto Brownie Bites
– Ketogasm
Photo Credit: Tasha from Ketogasm
Ingredients: unsalted butter, monk fruit sweetener, cocoa powder unsweetened, eggs, vanilla extract, salt, almond flour.
If you are like me and have a problem with portion control when it comes to cake, especially on a weight loss plan, these little brownie bites would be great as one of these is enough! These little treats are low in carbs, gluten-free and vegetarian and are the ideal snack to pack for lunchtime. They also make great treats for kiddies’ parties too and can be eaten plain or with toppings.
Other Keto Desserts with Almond Flour
Keto Cinnamon Dessert Pizza
– Keto Summit
Ingredients: almond flour, flax meal, ghee, baking powder, cinnamon powder, egg, erythritol, coconut cream.
Pizza as a dessert? Yes, it exists. Enjoy this unique Keto dessert featuring an almond flour base with a cinnamon coconut cream topping next time you want to eat something different. Slice the pizza into 8 slices and serve like a cake. Each slice contains 93 calories and 1 gram of net carbs.
Keto Cookie Dough Cheesecake Cups (Raw, Dairy-Free)
– Keto Summit
Ingredients: almond flour, ghee, erythritol or Swerve or stevia, raw cashews, coconut oil, coconut cream, salt, vanilla extract.
Cookie dough and cheesecake? What a mix! And the most shocking part is it’s dairy-free…there’s no cream cheese in this Keto cheesecake. Instead, the creamy texture and cheesy flavor are supplied by soaked raw cashews. Filled with healthy fats, this dessert is low carb, high-fat, and totally Keto. This recipe makes 6 cookie dough cheesecake cups, and each one contains 256 calories with 4g net carbs.
Keto Chocolate Hazelnut Tart
– Keto Summit
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Ingredients: almond flour or almond meal, flax meal, coconut flour, coconut oil, coconut cream, 100% chocolate, erythritol or Swerve, hazelnut butter.
This tart recipe is made using our almond flour Keto pie crust. But the tart filling tastes just like nutella. You might want to make a few of these chocolate hazelnut tarts so you don’t have to share with your family and friends! Each serving contains 3g net carbs.
Keto Lemon Bars
– Keto Summit
Ingredients: almond flour, ghee, lemon juice, vanilla extract, salt, egg yolks, erythritol, Swerve or stevia, coconut flour, lemon zest.
Lemon bars have never been so delicious. The zesty lemony flavors combine well with the egg yolks for a creamy yet delicious bar. Make sure you use enough lemon juice as well as lemon zest in this recipe to give it plenty of flavors. And you’ll want to add a tablespoon of coconut flour into the topping mixture to produce a thicker texture. This recipe makes 16 low carb lemon bars and each bar contains 1 g net carbs.
Keto Graham Crackers
– Keto Summit
Ingredients: almond flour, flax meal, erythritol or Swerve, cinnamon powder, baking powder, egg, ghee, salt.
These graham crackers will allow you to make S’mores as well as enjoy them with chocolate dips and Keto jams. They’re easy to make – the flax meal helps to “glue” the flour together. Just make sure to roll the dough out to be fairly flat so that the crackers can crisp up properly in the oven. Each serving (3 crackers) is just 3 grams of net carbs.
Keto Chocolate Hazelnut Bars
– Keto Summit
Ingredients: almond flour, flax meal, eggs, salt, baking powder, coconut oil, coconut butter, vanilla extract, erythritol or other Keto sugar, 100% dark chocolate, shredded coconut, chopped hazelnuts.
These Keto chocolate hazelnut bars are crunchy and full of nutty and chocolatey flavors. The base is made from almond flour and flax meal, but there are layers upon layers of chocolate, coconut flakes, and hazelnuts piled on top. It’s all held together using coconut butter and coconut oil and sweetened with your choice of Keto sugars (erythritol, Swerve, or stevia). This low carb dessert recipe can be sliced into 12 bars. Each bar contains 351 calories and 3 grams of net carbs.
Keto Cookie Dough with Chocolate Chips
– Keto Summit
Ingredients: almond flour, ghee or coconut oil, erythritol or stevia, 100% chocolate.
This recipe tastes just like cookie dough but without all the processed sugars and wheat flour. You can use 100% dark chocolate, chopped into small pieces, or buy some sugar-free chocolate chips from a brand like Lily’s. If you’re ok with ghee, then we highly suggest using ghee instead of coconut oil for a creamy, buttery taste to the cookie dough. Whip up this simple recipe whenever you’re in need of a quick sugar fix. It’ll satisfy your cravings quickly. Each serving contains 1 g of net carbs.
Keto Blueberry Breakfast Bars
– Keto Summit
Ingredients: chia seeds, almond flour or almond meal, coconut flour, coconut oil, coconut flakes, sliced almonds, blueberries, erythritol or Swerve or stevia, lemon juice, vanilla extract.
Breakfast just became so much more delicious with these Keto bars. You can use almond meal instead of flour for this recipe to produce more texture. The coconut flakes, chia seeds, and sliced almonds also add texture to the recipe. For the Keto sweetener, you can choose your favorite one or use a mix of erythritol or Swerve with a dash of stevia. Each bar has 2 grams of net carbs.
Keto Avocado Chocolate Bread
– Keto Summit
Ingredients: avocados, coconut oil, eggs, almond flour, cacao powder, baking soda, baking powder, vanilla extract, stevia, salt.
If you are missing bread on your keto journey then this amazing chocolate bread recipe could help. The avocado makes this bread soft and moist, with a texture quite close to regular bread. This dish could be used as dessert or even at breakfast, but it travels well so you could pop a slice into your lunchbox for work. If you are watching your weight, use this only as a special treat as the calorie level is quite high. Slice the loaf into 8 slices and each thick slice contains around 5 grams of net carbs.
Keto Almond Flour Waffles
– Keto Summit
Ingredients: almond flour, eggs, ghee, coconut milk, baking powder, vanilla extract, erythritol or Truvia, berries.
You can still enjoy waffles for breakfast even when you’re on a Keto diet. These almond flour waffles are low carb and sugar-free, which makes them perfect for a delicious Keto breakfast. Enjoy with some berries and Keto whipped cream.
Keto Blueberry Coconut Crumble
– Keto Summit
Ingredients: blueberries, lemon juice, vanilla extract, ghee, coconut oil, almond flour, shredded coconut.
With this delicious Keto crumble recipe you don’t need to worry if blueberries are out of season as you can use frozen berries instead! The coconut crumble is so good as it has the crunchy texture you would expect and it tastes toasty and makes a great combination with the fruit. The wonderful golden color of this dessert just shouts ‘comfort food’, and this would be a great dish for a chilly day. Each serving contains 4 g net carbs.
French Apple Pie Bread
– Beauty and the Foodie
Photo Credit: Stacey from Beauty and the Foodie
Ingredients: coconut flour, almond flour, sweetener of choice, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, eggs, unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk, unsweetened applesauce, butter or coconut oil, vanilla extract, apple, almond flour or meal or ground pecans, unsweetened shredded coconut.
This loaf gives you the same lovely mix of apples and cinnamon, yet without the bother of making a pie. It makes a wonderful snack, breakfast idea or as a side for a barbecue or party. Adding applesauce to the actual loaf mix helps to keep the bread softer and adds a fruity tang to the flavor. So if you are missing bread on your keto diet, why not try this great recipe!
Keto Pie Crust
Ingredients: almond flour, coconut flour, flax meal.
If pies are off the menu for you because of the pastry being high in carbs and full of calories, then you need this recipe for low carb pie crust that fits with both Keto and Paleo eating plans! This crust is delicious and works really well for fruit pies and meat pies as it is sugar-free. It can also be baked then crumbled and used as a base for cheesecakes for those who don’t like really sweet desserts.
Chocolate Glazed Keto Donuts
Ingredients: almond flour, coconut flour, erythritol (or stevia or Truvia to taste), baking soda, baking powder, coconut oil, coconut milk, eggs, 100% dark chocolate, ghee, unsweetened desiccated coconut.
Almond flour really does make the best donuts, so if you have some you could try following this great recipe to make the family some delicious treats! They have the same texture as regular donuts and can be served dipped in chocolate or plain if you prefer. These low carb donuts store really well if you have any leftovers, or you can freeze and reheat as you need them.
Easy Almond Tart – Low Carb, Grain-Free, Sugar-Free
– Joy Filled Eats
Ingredients: almond flour, coconut flour, butter, water, slivered almonds, Trim Healthy Mama Gentle Sweet, egg whites, almond extract, fresh berries.
Almond tart, or Bakewell tart if you are in the UK, has been a favorite for celebrations for many years, so with this great low carb and grain free recipe you don’t need to miss out. This nutty treat tastes so good on its own or served with fresh berries, but if you don’t have any you can spread a little keto jam over the cooked base before you add the filling.
Keto Mexican Wedding Cakes
– Gnom-Gnom
Ingredients: pecans, almond flour, kosher salt, butter, Swerve confectioners, vanilla extract, cinnamon.
Please don’t let the name confuse you – Mexican wedding cakes are actually delicious cookies and this keto and gluten-free recipe will let you enjoy their aromatic scent and crumbly texture without breaking the keto rules! They are gently spiced with cinnamon and would make the perfect Christmas cookie. The dough can be frozen for a couple of months so they are ideal to make beforehand.
Keto Baking and Keto Flour FAQs
Baking with almond flour can be confusing, so here are some of the common questions people have asked me about low carb baking.
And watch my interview with Carolyn Ketchum from All Day I Dream About Food on Keto baking, flours, and easy desserts here:
Almond flour vs Almond meal – what’s the difference and which is best?
In general, almond flour and almond meal are the same things (almonds blended made into a flour). But here are a few key differences:
- Almond flour is usually finer than almond meal.
- Almond meal can be made at home by food processing whole almonds whereas almond flour is store-bought.
- Almond flour is usually blanched.
For most low carb cakes, you’ll want to use almond flour as the finer blanched flour creates a texture that closer to regular cakes.
The coarser almond meal is better suited to cookies or bars where you want a grainier texture.
Can you use coconut flour instead of almond flour?
Unfortunately not. Coconut flour acts very differently to almond flour in low carb baking. In general, coconut flour is drier (it’s actually defatted) than almond flour. So more coconut oil or ghee is necessary for the low carb recipe as well as extra eggs to help keep it moist and hold the flour together.
That’s why it’s best to follow recipes like the ones above instead of substituting flours into other recipes. So if you’re looking to do baking with almond flour, then pick one of the many recipes above. And if you want to try your hand at baking with coconut flour, then pick one of the coconut flour Keto dessert recipes here.
How many net carbs are there in almond flour?
Every 2 tablespoons of almond flours (15 grams), there are 90 calories, 7 grams of fat, 3 grams of protein, and 1 gram of net carbs.
Almond flour is rather calorie-dense so watch out when you eat desserts made from it. And these desserts will also contain net carbs, so make sure to count these in your macros count for that day.
What’s the best Keto sweetener or Keto sugar?
There are lots of zero-calorie or low carb sweeteners out there. But not all of them are healthy or Keto-friendly. That’s why we’ve created a list of the best Keto sugars.
Here are some of the sweeteners used in our Keto desserts:
- Stevia
- Erythritol
- Monk Fruit
- Swerve (a mixture of erythritol and oligosaccharides)
- Truvia (a mixture of erythritol and stevia)
Butter vs ghee – which is better for Keto baking?
Desserts always taste better with a creamy buttery flavor. That’s why most desserts are made with butter. However, if you are sensitive to lactose, casein, or dairy, then make sure to use ghee instead. It’ll provide you with the same buttery flavors without the problematic proteins.
Other non-dairy options include:
- Coconut cream instead of regular cream
- Coconut or almond milk instead of regular milk
- Coconut oil instead of ghee or butter (if you want to stay completely dairy-free)
- Cashew cheese instead of regular cheese
