These low carb Christmas desserts make it easy to indulge this holiday season. Find all your favorite desserts from Christmas cookies and cheesecakes, to brownies and festive cupcakes—they're all sugar-free, gluten-free and keto-friendly.
I always find the holiday season is the hardest time of year to stick to my diet. And I'm sure you do too!
Every holiday event, party or family gathering has desserts and sweet treats that are almost entirely sugar. Even taking just one bite is often more carbs than my daily allowance on keto.
But don't worry! I've learned that all you need is a little planning and these keto-approved dessert recipes. You can enjoy all the classic Christmas desserts totally guilt-free.
When I have an end of year event to go to I always prepare one of these recipes to take with me. Taking some cookies, brownies or cupcakes let's me enjoy the celebrations without having to worry about carbs.
Happy holidays and keto on!
1. Keto Christmas Cookies
These Keto Christmas Cookies are soft, chewy, and full of festive flavor.
They're also Low Carb, gluten free, and sugar free- so you can indulge without the guilt this holiday season!
2. Low Carb Eggnog Cheesecake
'Tis the season for eggnog! This Low Carb Eggnog Cheesecake is a delicious spin on a holiday classic.
It's light, fluffy, and has all the flavor of traditional eggnog without the sugar high.
3. Vanilla Crescents
These delicate Vanilla Crescents are a true showstopper.
They're made with almond flour and sweetened with monk fruit extract, so they're low carb and keto friendly.
Add a dusting of confectioners' sugar for a bit of extra sweetness, or leave them as is for a more savory treat.
4. Chocolate Swirl Brownie
These Chocolate Swirl Brownies are moist, fudgy, and full of rich chocolate flavor.
Plus, they're made with common ingredients like cream cheese and eggs and are sweetened with Erythritol so they're low carb and keto friendly.
A swirl of cheesecake batter makes them extra special- trust us, Santa won't be able to resist!
5. Keto Pumpkin Cookies
Pumpkin Cookies are soft, chewy, and full of Fall flavor.
They're also low carb and gluten free, so you can indulge without the guilt this holiday season!
6. Raspberry Trifle
This trifle is light, refreshing, and perfect for summer.
It's made with layers of sugar-free pound cake, fresh raspberries, and a homemade raspberry sauce.
7. Keto Peppermint Bark Cookies
These cookies are a festive twist on the classic chocolate bark recipe.
They're made with sugar-free dark chocolate, crushed peppermint, and a touch of almond flour for extra flavor and texture.
8. Low Carb Yule Log Cake
This yule log cake is a showstopper!
It's made with a chocolate sponge cake filled with whipped cream and coated in a chocolate ganache made with sugar-free dark chocolate.
9. Keto Fruit Cake
This fruit cake is packed with dried fruit, nuts, and spices.
It's perfect for those who love the traditional fruitcake but are looking for a low carb version.
10. Keto Peanut Butter Cookies
These cookies are soft, chewy, and full of peanut butter flavor.
They're perfect for anyone who loves peanut butter cookies but is looking for a keto-friendly option.
11. Keto No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake
This cheesecake is rich, creamy, and full of chocolate flavor.
It's perfect for those who want a keto-friendly dessert that doesn't require any baking.
12. Keto Walnut and Ginger Rum Cake
This rich and flavorful rum cake is the perfect dessert for any holiday gathering.
Made with a handful of simple ingredients, this cake is also surprisingly easy to make.
And at roughly 3 net carbs per slice, it's sure to please even the strictest of keto dieters.
13. Red Velvet Cake
If you're looking for a show-stopping dessert, look no further than this red velvet cake.
Layers of moist, fluffy cake are sandwiched together with creamy cheese frosting for a dessert that's as stunning as it is delicious.
14. Cannoli Cheesecake
A Cannoli Cheesecake combines two of our favorite things: rich and creamy cheesecake and crispy cannoli shells.
This show-stopping dessert is perfect for any holiday party or family gathering.
15. No Bake Jello Cheesecake
This no-bake cheesecake is the perfect holiday dessert for those warm-weather celebrations.
Made with just a few simple ingredients, this light and fluffy cheesecake is also sugar-free and low carb.
16. Low Carb Christmas Tree Cupcakes
These adorable cupcakes are not only low carb but also gluten-free and grain-free.
Made with almond flour and decorated with a simple cream cheese frosting, they're the perfect holiday treat for everyone on your list - including yourself!
17. Keto Cinnamon Stars
These German cinnamon stars are a deliciously festive addition to any Christmas table.
Made with almond flour, they're naturally gluten-free and perfect for anyone following a keto or low-carb diet.
What's more, they're easy to make and can be stored in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
18. Keto Gingerbread Men
These adorable gingerbread men are made with almond flour and coconut flour, making them completely gluten-free and sweetened with monk fruit syrup.
They're also keto-friendly and, best of all, they taste just like the real thing!
19. Keto Thumbprint Cookies
These cookies are made with a coconut flour cookie dough and filled with your favorite jam or preserves.
I like to use sugar-free raspberry jam, but feel free to use whatever you like best.
These cookies are best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.
20. Keto Snowballs
These bite-sized balls of cookie dough are rolled in shredded coconut and drizzled with chocolate.
They make the perfect festive treat and can be stored in the freezer for up to two months.
Just take them out of the freezer 10 minutes before you want to eat them so they have time to thaw slightly.
21. Peanut Butter Pie
This no-bake pie is made with a peanut butter filling and topped with sugar-free chocolate ganache.
It's rich, creamy, and absolutely delicious - everything you want in a holiday dessert!
Plus, it's relatively low in carbs so you can indulge without guilt.
22. Keto Chocolate Cake
Made with almond flour, cocoa powder, and other simple ingredients you probably already have lying around the kitchen!
This cake is not only easy to make, but it can also be customized into a vegan-friendly recipe with just a few simple swaps.
20+ Easy Sugar Free Christmas Desserts
Recipes
- Keto Christmas Cookies
- Low Carb Eggnog Cheesecake
- Vanilla Crescents
- Chocolate Swirl Brownie
- Keto Pumpkin Cookies
- Raspberry Trifle
- Keto Peppermint Bark Cookies
- Low Carb Yule Log Cake
- Keto Fruit Cake
- Keto Peanut Butter Cookies
- Keto No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake
- Keto Walnut and Ginger Rum Cake
- Red Velvet Cake
- Cannoli Cheesecake
- No Bake Jello Cheesecake
- Low Carb Christmas Tree Cupcakes
- Keto Cinnamon Stars
- Keto Gingerbread Men
- Keto Thumbprint Cookies
- Keto Snowballs
- Peanut Butter Pie
- Keto Chocolate Cake
Instructions
- Pick a keto-approved dessert recipe.
- Grab all the ingredients.
- Make a guilt-free keto holiday dessert.