As we are very well aware, people who have sugar treats regularly can crave them more often than other people. Sugar cravings can also occur in people who are just beginning the keto diet. When you are on a low-carb diet, your blood glucose levels dip, and your body is not adapted to an alternate source of energy. So craving sugar-rich food to replenish glucose levels in the blood happens.
The keto diet is very restrictive. It is a low-carb and high-fat diet. Refined sugar is not allowed when you are on the keto diet. Is that the end of desserts? Eating keto doesn’t mean skipping your favorite desserts. So get ready because today we are going to discuss some easy homemade keto desserts.
Fat bombs
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl combine cream cheese, peanut butter, 1/4 cup of coconut oil, and ¼ tsp of salt. Place the bowl in the freezer to firm up slightly for 10-15 minutes. Use a cookie scoop to make balls. Place the balls in the freezer for 5 minutes to harden further. Meanwhile microwave chocolate chips and coconut oil for 30 seconds and drizzle over peanut balls.
Mug cakes
Microwave 2 tbsp of butter in the microwave for 30 seconds. Add ¼ cup almond flour, 2 tbsp cocoa powder, 1 large beaten egg, 2 tbsp chocolate chips, 2 tbsp keto-friendly sugar, ½ tsp baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Microwave for 45 seconds to 1 minute. Top with whipped cream.
Cheesecakes
Preheat oven to 300ᵒ. Grease an 8˝ or 9˝ springform pan and cover the bottom and edges with foil. In a mixing bowl mix ½ cup coconut flour, ½ cup almond flour, ¼ cup shredded coconut, and ½ cup molten butter. Press this crust into the bottom and sides of the pan and place it in the fridge. Meanwhile, make the filling. In a large bowl beat the cream cheese and heavy cream together. Then beat in 1 tbsp stevia and 2 tsp vanilla extract. Add 3 eggs one at a time, mixing each one. Spread the filling on the crust. Now place the cheesecake in the roasting pan and set it on the middle rack of the oven and bake for about one hour. Cool the pan in the freezer for at least 5 hours after removing it from the roasting pan.
Keto fudge
Grease a baking pan with cooking oil. Line with parchment paper. In a mixing bowl beat cream cheese and butter until it gets light and fluffy. Add heavy cream, sweetener, and cocoa powder. Blend to mix well. Add melted chocolate chips and mix in the fudge mixture. Pour the mixture into the pan. Sprinkle with pecans. Press slightly. Freeze the mixture. Once set cut into slices.
Keto ice cream
Chill the coconut milk in the refrigerator. Separate the coconut cream into a pan. Use a hand mixer to whip the coconut cream until it gets heavy and fluffy. In another bowl beat the heavy cream until it gets fluffy. Beat in the sweetener and vanilla essence. Fold whipped coconut into whipped cream and transfer the mixture to the pan and freeze for a minimum of 5 hours.
Keto chocolate cake
Preheat oven to 350ᵒ. In a mixing bowl mix almond flour, coconut flour, cocoa powder, flaxseed meal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl whisk butter and keto-friendly sugar until it becomes light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and vanilla essence. Stir in the milk and coffee. Bake it for around 28 minutes. Let it cool. Meanwhile, prepare the frosting. In a large bowl, with the help of a hand mixer beat cream cheese, and butter until smooth. Add cocoa powder, coffee, sweetener, coconut flour, and cream. Mix well and spread on the cake.
Keto hot chocolate
In a small saucepan, over medium-low heat, whisk together cocoa, sweetener, and two tbsp of water until dissolved completely. Increase the flame to medium. Add ½ tbsp of water and cream and whisk occasionally. Stir in vanilla. Pour into a mug. Serve with whipped cream.
Almond brittle
Preheat oven to 350ᵒ. In a mixing bowl add almond flour, sweetener, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Add the egg and butter and stir well. The dough will be thick. Using a rolling pin roll the dough into a ¼ thick layer. Bake it until it turns golden. Let it cool. Meanwhile, heat butter and sweetener together in a saucepan until amber in color. Pour on the baked almond crunch. Microwave chocolate chips and coconut oil. Pour on the crunch and sprinkle with pecans. Refrigerate it and break it into pieces.
Brownie
Preheat the oven to 350ᵒ and line a square pan with parchment paper. In a blender, blend 4 large eggs, 2 avocados, melted butter, 6 tbsp unsweetened peanut butter, 2 tsp baking soda, 2/3 cup cocoa powder, and 2 tsp vanilla extract. Transfer the batter to a baking pan. Smoothen it. Sprinkle sea salt. Bake it for 25-30 minutes.
Bottom line
Studies suggest that overindulging in sweetened foods may increase dependence on sugar. So you need to take a break from sweets altogether. And after a few weeks or months, rekindle your bond with your sugar family.