12 Keto Dessert Recipes You Have To Try To Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

According to Health Line, the ketogenic (also known as "keto") diet is similar to the Atkins diet in that it's very low carb, and high in fat. Sound like a dream? It can be, depending on your body's needs. It's intended to lower your blood sugar and insulin levels, all while the lack of carbs you're eating kicks your body into "ketosis," which makes you "efficient at burning fat for energy," according to the article. And even better, you don't necessarily have to give up your desserts on this diet.

There are some keto dessert recipes to satiate that sweet tooth, all while not sabotaging your progress on the diet. The main downside to this diet, according to NBC News, is that you have to follow the rules "to a T" for it to work. No cheat days. Ever. The article reported if you eat more than your meal plan, you'll risk coming out of "ketosis," and if you don't eat enough the same thing could happen.

And falling out of ketosis has some "negative health consequences," according to the article. Additionally, the article reported people complaining of having the "keto flu," where you get bad headaches, fatigue, nausea, and bad breath. NBC News said this is because "a drop in blood sugar can cause lethargy." Plus, you can be at risk for nutrition deficiencies, the article noted. However, the keto diet has also been used to prevent epilepsy in children, and benefit people with chronic conditions such as PCOS and type 2 diabetes, according to WebMD.

So if you're currently on this diet or thinking about beginning this journey, you'll enjoy these keto-friendly treats at the end of the day. This Low-Carb Cheesecake recipe by Wholesome Yum is not only keto-friendly, but is perfect for those on the low carb, gluten-free or sugar-free diet. And it looks creamy and delicious.

If you're trying to stay away from all fruit while you're doing keto, simply omit the toping. It's so flavorful, you probably won't miss it. It takes 10 minutes to prep and an hour to set, so pretty simple right? Plus, there are less than ten ingredients, including almond flour, butter, Erythritol (a natural sweetener), vanilla extract, cream cheese, eggs, and lemon juice.

Is anyone else's mouth watering? As a southerner, I love me some pound cake, and the fact that this Low-Carb Lemon Pound Cake recipe by Seasonly Creations is gluten free and keto-friendly? Get out of town. According to the blog, it's only 9.5 net carbs per serving. Additionally, the almond flour, xanthan gum, and erythritol keep it keto, while still making it absolutely delicious. And even though xanthan gum and erythritol sound pretty un-natural, they actually are totally natural replacements for baking powder and sugar respectively.

Want a brownie recipe that only takes 10 minutes to prep? This Nut-Free Keto Brownie recipe by Ditch the Carbs may be the perfect brownie recipe for you. The author does note, "you must use a really good dark unsweetened cacao powder and mix/emulsify well," so it doesn't taste "eggy." More cacao powder?

Yes, please. Especially if this decadent brownie is only 178 calories per serving and 3.5 grams of carbs. Sounds pretty sweet to me. I had to include these Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bites by Divalicious Recipes on this list because they remind me of Reese's — one of the best candies on Earth in my opinion. Plus, cheesecake is one of my favorite desserts, so it's a win-win.

All you need is peanut butter, cream cheese, erythritol, vanilla extract, coconut oil, and dark chocolate. There's just something about a s'more than brings me right back to being a kid, camping by the lake, and smelling the smoky fire and enjoying the crackling heat. And of course, the taste of sticky, sweet marshmallow and gooey chocolate. All Day I Dream About Food's S'mores Bar recipe is just as amazing as the original summer treat, but low-carb and keto-friendly.

Don't let the name fool you — these decadent and delicious "bombs" aren't going to make you fat. They're low-carb and keto, paleo, grain and gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan. And still delicious. Real Balanced made this diet-friendly Fudge Fat Bombs dessert to be delicious enough to satisfy your sweet craving while not undoing all of your hard work. Man, the Real Balanced blog has a ton of amazing keto dessert recipes. So I couldn't go without mentioning this delicious keto-friendly treat as well.

These faux Thin Mints are "only 1.5 grams of net carbs per cookie," according to the website, and they're grain, gluten, soy, and dairy free. I'm not a super big cake fan — except for cheesecake. So at our wedding, my husband and I decided to forgo the traditional wedding cake (which neither of us would have liked or eaten) and opted for boxes of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts for ourselves and our guests.