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    Home » Low-Carb Keto Recipe Roundups

    Best Sugar-Free Chocolate Recipes (To Stop Cravings)

    Published: Feb 28, 2020· Modified: Apr 6, 2022· By Libby Jenkinson May contain affiliate links.

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    collage of the best sugar-free chocolate recipes to stop cravings

    If you want to give up chocolate, you're in luck ... because I have compiled my Top 10 Sugar-Free Chocolate recipes for you.

    There's even a sugar-free chocolate lava cake recipe!

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    The best sugar-free chocolate recipes - the whole family will love.
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    How to give up chocolate

    Whether you are on a low-carb diet, keto diet, or a high-protein low-carb diet, learning how to give up your chocolate addiction only takes a few simple steps.

    It can be tough when you want to give up chocolate and start your sugar-free journey.

    You may miss your daily chocolate fix on the way home from work, at the gas station, or in the evenings watching TV.

    But these tough challenges are inevitable when transitioning over to a healthier lifestyle.

    Sweet treats such as chocolate, ice cream, and cookies are probably the hardest to let go of, but there are so many delicious sugar-free chocolate recipes to curb your cravings.

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    Ingredients you need

    When making a delicious sugar-free chocolate recipe, you'll need to make sure you have the right ingredients.

    Sweeteners - choose your favorite sugar alternative that doesn't raise your blood sugar. The most popular sugar-free sweeteners are granulated sweetener (such as granulated erythritol) for chocolate bars, cakes, and cookies, a powdered sweetener (such as powdered erythritol) for smooth homemade chocolate, monk fruit sweetener, and liquid stevia.

    There are other sweeteners such as certain sugar alcohols that can replace refined sugar, but these can have side effects of gas, bloating, and diarrhea.

    Sugar-free chocolate chips - always read the nutrition label to ensure the sugar-free chocolate chips you buy do not contain maltitol because it will raise your blood sugar (and give bloating and gas).

    Sugar-free chocolate chips are perfect for drizzling over desserts, ice cream, and cakes with melted chocolate. A cheaper alternative is to buy dark chocolate with the least amount of sugar you can find.

    Vanilla extract - check the vanilla extract (vanilla essence) for any added sugars or sugar alcohols.

    Cocoa powder - always buy unsweetened cocoa powder (cacao powder) for your low-carb recipes. Good chocolate recipes taste so much better with a good quality cocoa powder.

    Cocoa butter - to make your own homemade chocolate you need cocoa butter (cacao butter) to make your chocolate melt in the mouth delicious.

    Coconut oil - to make a sugar-free chocolate recipe dairy-free, you often need coconut oil instead of cream or butter.

    How much sweetener to use?

    How much sugar do you add to your tea or coffee? How much extra sugar do you add to cakes and cookies?

    If you have a sweet tooth, you may need to add more sweetener than a recipe suggests. If you are really addicted to chocolate then you may require double the amount of sweetener compared to a person who has been on a low-carb diet or keto diet for months.

    TOP TIP: As with ALL sugar-free recipes, ALWAYS taste your recipes BEFORE cooking to ensure you have added enough sweetener to suit YOUR tastebuds. Read the Ultimate Guide To Low-Carb Sweeteners.

    10 Best sugar-free chocolate recipes

    collage of the best sugar-free chocolate recipes to stop cravings
    Delicious creamy sugar-free chocolate recipes.

    These are the top 5 sugar-free chocolate recipes. But before you begin, these are the 5 easiest ways to give up chocolate, even if you're a chocolate addict.

    1. Replace then remove - begin to make healthy sugar-free chocolate recipes to replace your high sugar candy, then begin to cut back on how often you eat them.
    2. Begin to start eating higher cacao chocolate - dark chocolate has less sugar than a milk chocolate version. The higher the cacao %, the lower the sugar and lower in carbs.
    3. Start to only eat chocolate at weekends - setting yourself a limit, will allow you to push through the week knowing you can enjoy some of your favorite chocolate candy on Friday and Saturday.
    4. Keep chocolate in the freezer - yes, keeping your chocolate in the freezer prevents you from stealing a piece every time you open your pantry (or secret chocolate drawer).
    5. Stop buying impulse chocolate - set yourself a goal of never ever buying chocolate at the supermarket checkout or at the gas station. This one little rule can save you sugar, carbs, and cash.

    1: Keto peanut butter cups

    Salted Low-Carb Peanut Butter Cups

    Who doesn't love the balance of salty and sweet flavors? That's what makes these salted low-carb peanut butter cups so delicious.

    No need to search the stores, make your own sugar-free healthy peanut butter cups, right at home.

    Salted Keto Peanut Butter Cups Recipe
    Salted keto peanut butter cups are an easy homemade recipe using only 5 simple ingredients. Use any dark sugar free chocolate and your favourite nut butters to make these your favorite keto sugar-free chocolate treats.
    Check out this recipe ...
    NET carbs = 2.8 g
    Sugar free and low carb peanut butter cups on a blue cloth with peanuts and salt

    2: Sugar-free chocolate bark (dairy free)

    Paleo Sugar-Free Chocolate Bark
    Paleo Sugar-Free Chocolate Bark

    With less than 1g net carbs per piece, this sugar-free chocolate bark is keto AND Paleo as well.

    This recipe is dairy-free and sprinkled with delicious nuts and seeds.

    Dairy-Free Homemade Chocolate Recipe
    Homemade Dairy-Free Chocolate (Keto Paleo Chocolate). This creamy delicious sugar-free chocolate is made with a few simple ingredients and only takes a few minutes to make.
    Check out this recipe ...
    NET carbs = 0.5 g
    Paleo chocolate bark broken on a plate

    3: Sugar-free chocolate mocha truffles

    Mocha Ice Bombs
    Creamy sugar-free chocolate mocha truffles

    Mocha ice bombs are incredibly sumptuous. They are super easy to make!

    It'll take you less than 15 minutes to whip up a batch. They are an amazing blend of coffee and chocolate.

    Keto Mocha Truffles Recipe
    Mocha ice bombs are an amazing blend of coffee and chocolate, and if you like, you might want to ad some brandy too (adults only). Keep in the freezer for a little evening treat.
    Check out this recipe ...
    NET carbs = 1.5 g

    4: Keto chocolate mint truffles

    Low Carb Chocolate Mint Truffles in a white bowl
    Low Carb Chocolate Mint Truffles

    Why not indulge after dinner with these low-carb sugar-free chocolate mint truffles.

    If you love the combination of refreshing mint and chocolate, this is PERFECT!

    Low Carb Chocolate Mint Truffles Recipe
    Rich yet low carb chocolate mint truffles are perfect for an after dinner treat. You really can't overindulge in these as they are just so rich.
    Check out this recipe ...
    NET carbs = 2 g
    sugar-free chocolate mint truffles in a white bowl with a cup of coffee

    5: Sugar-free chocolate lava cake (in the slow-cooker)

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    Sugar-free chocolate lava cake (in the slow-cooker).

    It's hard to believe that his slow cooker chocolate lava cake is not only sugar-free but low-carb as well.

    Let the slow cooker do all the work. WIN-WIN!

    Slow Cooker Low-Carb Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe
    Your whole family will love this easy chocolate lava cake recipe in the slow cooker.
    Check out this recipe ...
    NET carbs = 8 g
    A close up of a slow cooker chocolate lava cake served with whipped cream

    6: Almond flour donuts with sugar-free chocolate glaze

    A hand is dipping an almond flour keto donut in a bowl of chocolate icing.
    Sugar-free chocolate donuts

    If you love chocolate cakes and cookies, you'll love these easy one-bowl chocolate almond flour donuts.

    Almond Flour Keto Donuts Recipe (Chocolate Glaze)
    Soft and delicious Keto donuts made from almond flour with a sugar-free chocolate glaze.
    Check out this recipe ...
    NET carbs = 4.1 g
    Six almond flour keto donuts resting on a white serving tray.

    7: Chocolate keto waffles

    Chocolate waffle being poured with maple syrup
    Chocolate keto waffles with keto maple syrup.

    Not all chocolate recipes have to be desserts, right? How about a chocolate keto waffle for breakfast!

    You can serve keto waffles with whipped cream, low-carb fruits, and homemade keto maple syrup.

    Keto Chocolate Waffles Recipe
    Keto chocolate waffles are award winning waffles, AND they're low carb. So what's not to love about that? 
    Make extra and keep them for school lunches served with cream cheese and berries in the middle of a waffle 'sandwich'.
    Check out this recipe ...
    NET carbs = 3.4 g
    Chocolate waffle being poured with maple syrup
    Easy Homemade Sugar-Free Keto Syrup Recipe
    EASY RECIPE for homemade sugar-free keto maple syrup (0 carbs). It's the perfect sugar-free sauce for your breakfast keto waffles. Gluten-free.
    Check out this recipe ...
    homemade sugar-free keto maple syrup being poured onto gluten-free waffles

    8: Low-carb sugar-free walnut and brandy truffles

    brandy truffles sitting on a silver dish on a dark wooden table
    Sugar-free walnut and brandy truffles

    These creamy sugar-free walnut and brandy truffles are actually really filling and oh so decadent.

    It's such a quick recipe and you save the rest of the batch in the freezer to enjoy later.

    Sugar Free Walnut And Brandy Truffles Recipe
    Sugar free walnut and brandy truffles are so filling, you may only be able to eat one (or possibly two) but that's the point. High healthy fats keep you fuller for longer, and keeps those high sugar treats craving away.
    Check out this recipe ...
    NET carbs = 0.8 g
    A tray of brandy truffles with walnuts on a silver antique plate

    9: Sugar-free chocolate orange mousse dessert

    Mini glasses filled with orange chocolate mousse
    Sugar-free chocolate mousse

    Finding a healthy dessert that's low-carb and easy to make can be a bit of a struggle. You can check off all the boxes with this sugar-free chocolate orange mousse.

    Sugar-free chocolate orange mousse recipe
    Sugar-free chocolate orange mousse - how to enjoy a healthy dessert without ruining all your dieting goals. 
    Check out this recipe ...
    NET carbs = 4 g

    10: Sugar-free nutella (sugar-free chocolate spread)

    Sugar-Free Nutella on a folded blue and white napkin with silver spoon

    With only 5 ingredients and 1 step, this may very well be the simplest sugar-free nutella recipe out there.

    Sugar-Free Nutella Recipe (Keto Nutella)
    Easy sugar-free Nutella made with 5 ingredients and made in less than 1 minute in the blender. It's the best chocolate hazelnut spread that doesn't actually use hazelnuts!
    Check out this recipe ...
    NET carbs = 1.1 g
    a knife dipped in sugar-free Nutella

    Best keto chocolate recipes

    There are so many sugar-free chocolate cookies, cakes, and desserts to choose from. These are the most popular delicious sugar-free chocolate desserts the whole family will love.

    All these delicious recipes are sugar-free, grain-free, and gluten-free, with no added sugar.

    • A slice of chocolate peanut butter cheesecake on a small cream and golden plate
    • A close up of a chocolate cake
    • A slice of chocolate lasagna dessert sliced on a white plate and a fork with a bite taken
    • low-carb chocolate-heaven cake served with whipped cream and berries on a white plate
    Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Recipe (no-bake)
    If you love peanut butter you will love no-bake keto chocolate peanut butter cheesecake.
    Check out this recipe ...
    NET carbs = 3.7 g
    A slice of chocolate peanut butter cheesecake on a small cream and golden plate

    You can add a hint of almond to the chocolate flourless cake by adding half a cup of almond butter to the cake batter.

    Sugar-Free Flourless Chocolate Fudge Cake Recipe
    Finally ... an easy HEALTHY Sugar-Free Flourless Chocolate Fudge Cake Recipe the whole family will love.
    Check out this recipe ...
    NET carbs = 5.5 g
    A close up of a chocolate cake

    It's amazing what you can make with cream cheese, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract. This creamy no-bake dessert is rich and luxurious.

    Keto Chocolate Lasagna Dessert Recipe (no-bake)
    A super easy keto chocolate lasagna dessert (no-bake recipe) that the whole family will love. Made with 4 easy layers and is creamy and delcious.
    Check out this recipe ...
    NET carbs = 4.5 g
    A slice of chocolate lasagna dessert sliced on a white plate and a fork with a bite taken

    Use your favorite dark chocolate (or sugar-free chocolate chips) to make this rich sugar-free truffle cake.

    Keto Chocolate Cake Recipe (Flourless Chocolate Cake)
    Discover how to make THE BEST keto chocolate cake that tastes exactly like chocolate ganache. You only need 6 simple ingredients and is perfect for a healthy birthday cake. It's the supreme healthy chocolate cake that's sugar-free, gluten-free, and keto-friendly.
    Check out this recipe ...
    NET carbs = 6.4 g
    keto chocolate cake decorated with whipped cream and berries

    Sugar-free bounty bars (coconut bars) are covered in a mixture of melted coconut oil, powdered erythritol, and unsweetened cocoa powder. Alternatively, you can drizzle with melted chocolate (sugar-free of course).

    Keto Bounty Bars Recipe (sugar-free coconut bars)
    Chocolate-coated keto bounty bars are only 2.4g NET carbs. These sugar-free coconut bars are super easy to make. The no-bake recipe is sugar-free dairy-free and keto-friendly too.
    Check out this recipe ...
    NET carbs = 2.4 g
    chocolate coated keto bounty bars on a plate

    Chocolate bars are perfect for school lunch boxes and a quick healthy snack.

    Sugar-free chocolate bars recipe (dairy-free nut-free)
    Sugar-free chocolate bars are an incredibly nutritious snack for school, work or when you are out and about. Vary the seeds to whatever you prefer. Remember to pack the mixture firmly before baking to make sure they are sturdy.
    Check out this recipe ...
    NET carbs = 1.5 g
    sugar-free chocolate bars stacked on a white plate

    Keto peanut butter bars can also be made with almond butter or another favorite nut butter.

    Keto Peanut Butter Granola Bars Recipe
    Easy no-bake chewy keto granola bars for peanut butter lovers.
    Check out this recipe ...
    NET carbs = 2.2 g
    The best no-bake chewy keto peanut butter granola bars.

    Homemade chocolate cake can be cooked in only 1-minute to stop any chocolate cravings you are having. Serve with whipped cream and sprinkle a few chocolate chips over the top.

    Double Chocolate Keto Mug Cake (1-Minute Recipe)
    How to make a quick and tasty double chocolate mug cake in the microwave, oven, or air fryer. Delicious gooey moist chocolate mug cake made with cream cheese and sugar-free chocolate chips.
    Check out this recipe ...
    NET carbs = 5.5 g
    baked chocolate keto mug cake with sugar-free chocolate chips

    Just adding cocoa powder to a smoothie, makes a delicious refreshing chocolate treat.

    Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie Recipe
    All the flavors of a peanut butter cup milkshake but sugar-free, low-carb, and keto friendly.
    Check out this recipe ...
    NET carbs = 5.7 g
    sugar-free keto peanut butter smoothie
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    1. sandra

      April 11, 2022 at 12:06 pm

      Hi Libby
      I have a concern about using sweeteners in recipe's, watched a video by an Holistic Doctor who say's it's possible for Sweeteners like Erythritol (which is my favorite) to potentially raise blood glucose in some people as they can "trick" the brain which thinks it is really sugar.
      I guess the only way to test this is by taking a BG reading after ingesting the sweetener...have you any knowledge of this in your experience.
      Thanks Sandy

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      • Libby Jenkinson

        April 12, 2022 at 2:32 pm

        Hi Sandy, some claim that sweeteners "may" raise your blood sugar, but there is zero research that shows this to be true. However, there are some anecdotal reports in some of my T1 diabetic groups that some sweeteners do raise their blood sugars BUT they also mention that the sweetener was used in a recipe with multiple ingredients so it may not have been the fault of the sweetener itself. It could have been from the almond flour, cream cheese, vanilla extract, or even cocoa powder. Other ingredients such as psyllium husk may have had added sugars if you buy the medicinal brand, not the baking brand. So yes, you are right, the only way to tell is to invest in a blood glucose meter to see exactly how you react. A blood glucose meter is the best $30 you will ever spend.

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