Popsugar Health & Fitness Dessert Low-Carb Dessert Recipes You'd Never Guess That These Mouthwatering Desserts Are Low-Carb (So Start Baking!) 24 February 2019 by Amanda Prahl Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Hajar Larbah It's easy to feel like you have to ditch dessert completely when you're following a low-carb diet, especially if it's a stricter plan like keto, which encourages dieters to avoid sugar. But there are tons of recipes that swap in low-carb, Paleo, or keto-friendly ingredients to serve up the same delicious flavours as other cookies, cakes, and candies, without derailing your weight-loss goals. Whether you're craving chocolate, fruit, or spice, there's a low-carb dessert in this list that's right for you. And even better, these healthier alternatives don't require more work than traditional recipes. Read on for our delicious picks! Related: You Won't Even Miss the Beans in This Veggie-Full, Deliciously Low-Carb Chili 1 Gluten-Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar If you love pumpkin pie but don't love the carbs, these grain-free cookies are the perfect choice. Even better? They're totally vegan. Get the recipe: gluten-free pumpkin chocolate chip cookies 1 / 2 2 Keto Caramel Pecan Cookies Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Hajar Larbah These caramel pecan cookies taste just like pecan pie — and with ingredients like almond flour and xantham gum, they're far more virtuous. Get the recipe: keto caramel pecan cookies 2 / 2 DessertLow-CarbHealthy RecipesWeight Loss