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Low-Carb Dessert Recipes

You'd Never Guess That These Mouthwatering Desserts Are Low-Carb (So Start Baking!)

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!

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1. Gluten-Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

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

2. Keto Caramel Pecan Cookies

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

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