Keto Desserts Made With Almond Flour

Almond flour is one of the best grain-free alternatives to regular flour while following a keto diet. It’s a low-carb flour substitute for everyone following a ketogenic diet. Almond flour is a keto-approved flour used in keto recipes. By using almond flour as a base, low-carb Keto desserts that are still full of flavor can be easily prepared. So check out this guide to Keto desserts made with almond flour recipes below:

1. Almond Flour Cookies

These 5-ingredients Almond Flour Cookies are the perfect low-carb recipe you never knew you needed in your life! They’re simple and delicious.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup Swerve
• 1 teaspoon Almond Extract
• 2 Eggs
• 2 cups  Almond Flour

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350F.
• Use a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat together swerve and butter until creamy (for about 2 minutes). Then add eggs one at a time and mix until smooth.
• Add almond extract.
• Add in almond flour slowly and mix until well incorporated.
• Scoop out the cookie batter onto a sheet pan into 20 cookies.
• Bake for 15-18 minutes until the bottom is browned and the edges are crispy.

Almond Flour Cookies Variations

• Feel free to leave out the almond extract and add cinnamon to make something like snickerdoodles instead.
• Use lemon extract instead of almond extract to make fantastic lemon cookies.
• You can also add sugar-free chocolate chips to the almond flour cookie batter if you need some more chocolate in your life.
• You cannot substitute the coconut flour in this recipe for almond flour.
• Or, you can use a different keto sweetener if you prefer. Just look up the manufacturer\’s conversion charts to determine how much to use.

Nutrition Info:

• Calories- 181
• Carbs- 5g
• Protein- 6g
• Fats- 17g
• Fiber- 2g
• Sugar- 2g

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2. Keto Chocolate Cake

This chocolate keto cake is shockingly rich and decadent. It is extremely delicious and secretly low-carb. This simple keto cake recipe can absolutely hold itself against any cake mix or bakery-style chocolate cake. This super dense and fudgy recipe can be naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, oil-free, and vegan.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups fine almond flour
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp dutch cocoa or additional regular
• 2 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup water or milk of choice
• 3 eggs (including the vegan option listed earlier in the post)
• 1/3 cup granulated erythritol or regular sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

For a double-layer cake, simply double the recipe and bake in two 8-inch pans. 

• Preheat oven to 350 F. 
• Grease an 8-inch pan, and line it with parchment. 
• Stir all ingredients together very well, then spread into the pan. If needed, use the second sheet of parchment to smooth it down. 
• Bake for 14 minutes on the center rack (some ovens require more baking time, so continue cooking until firm if needed). 
• Let cool completely before frosting. 

Nutrition Info:

(Based on 8 slices)

• Calories: 130
•  Fat: 9g
• Carbs: 6g
• Fiber: 3.3g
• Sugars: 0.2g
• Protein- 6.9g

 

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3. Keto Almond Flour Brownies

These rich almond flour brownies are perfect for a keto treat. Featuring Perfect Keto Chocolate Collagen, this dish is sweet, indulgent, and a powerhouse of nutrition.

Ingredients

• 6 scoops Perfect Keto Chocolate Collagen (~ 1 cup)
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 6 tbsp Monk fruit
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup creamy almond butter
• 2 tbsp butter, melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup unsweetened vanilla hemp milk (or almond/macadamia/coconut milk)
• 2 tbsp brewed coffee, cold (optional but brings out the chocolate flavor)
• 1/8 cup Lily’s Chocolate Chips (optional)

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Grease an 8×8 baking dish with butter or coconut oil
• In a medium bowl, whisk together dry ingredients (first 6 on the list). Set aside.
• In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine butter and almond butter and microwave for 10-15 seconds or until melted.
• Add butter/almond butter mixture, eggs, vanilla extract, hemp milk, and coffee to dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
• Pour batter into a greased baking dish and spread evenly. Top with chocolate chips.
• Bake for 18 – 22 minutes or until the center is not jiggly and the toothpick or knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Info- 

• Calories- 112
• Fat- 8g
• Carbs- 4g
• Fiber- 2g
• Protein – 6g

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4. Keto-Approved Cinnamon Rolls

These easy low-carb cinnamon rolls are filled with healthy fats to offer a new take on your favorite breakfast and holiday indulgence. Enjoy these keto cream cheese icing-topped treats in the morning with a cup of keto coffee or as the best keto dessert option you’ve ever had. The best part is that this recipe even incorporates a keto-safe frosting for an authentic taste without carbs and sugar. If you don’t have it handy, you can substitute stevia in the frosting with other keto-approved sweeteners like the monk fruit sweetener. This wonderfully delicious keto dessert recipe made with almond flour is different and a must-try!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 3/4 cup almond flour
• 2 tbsp cream cheese
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• two tbsp water (cinnamon filling)
• 2 tbsp stevia (cinnamon filling)
• 2 tsp cinnamon (cinnamon filling)
• two tbsp cream cheese (frosting)
• two scoops Unflavored Perfect Keto Collagen (frosting)
• 1 tbsp stevia (frosting)

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Melt the mozzarella and cream cheese in a microwave (1 1/2 minutes, stirring halfway through).
• Stir the egg into the cheese.
• Add the almond flour and baking powder.
• Combine using a fork until incorporated.
• Make a ball of dough.
• Divide the dough into 6 balls.
• Form long rolls and place them on a piece of parchment paper.
• With a rolling pin, roll out the dough, making each layer of dough as thin as you can.
•  Prepare your filling by mixing water, sweetener, and cinnamon in a small bowl.
•  Spread the liquid filling over the flattened dough rolls.
•  Roll each into a bun and cut sideways in half to create 12 buns.
•  Place buns on a non-stick baking sheet or in a pie dish.
•  Place in oven and bake for 25 minutes.
•  While the rolls are in the oven, prepare the cream cheese frosting by mixing cream cheese and sweetener.
•  Spread over the warm rolls and serve.
•  Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Info-

• Calories- 142
• Fat- 10g
• Carbs- 3.2g
• Protein-10g

 

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5. Keto Almond Flour Waffles

Most of the waffles you’ll meet in this world are not usually keto-friendly. In fact, devouring them will probably send your blood sugar on a roller coaster ride.

Fortunately, there is a way to balance waffles and your keto lifestyle too. The main trick is to substitute the wheelbarrow of all-purpose flour that is normally used to make waffles with a small portion of almond flour and keto-friendly sweetener. This recipe helps with controlling portions of healthy eating by only yielding two servings. Obviously, if you’re cooking for your family you can double or triple up the ingredients to make sure everyone gets their share. These keto waffle recipes are great to devour with your kids and family.

Ingredients

• 100g  almond flour 
• 2 medium eggs
• 2 Tablespoons of ghee (30 ml)
• 1/4 cup of coconut milk (60 ml)
• 2 teaspoons of baking powder (4 g)
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (5 ml)
• 1 Tablespoon erythritol (12 g)
• Berries, to serve with if desired

Instructions

• Heat a greased waffle maker.
• While the waffle maker is heating, take a large bowl and whisk all ingredients together until smooth.
• Pour the batter into the waffle maker and cook until crispy.
• Remove carefully and serve with berries, if desired.

Nutrition Info 

• Calories- 439
• Fats- 41g
• Carbs- 9g
• Sugar- 2g
• Protein- 14g

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6. Keto Breakfast Brownie Muffins

This recipe of keto breakfast brownie muffins is going to take the low-carb world by storm! All the ingredients are replaced with keto-friendly items like almond flour, coconut milk, coconut oil, chia seeds, and keto sweeteners.

Ingredients

• 100 ml coconut oil, melted
• 3 large eggs, whisked
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) coconut cream 
• 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) almond milk
• 1 cup (120 g) almond flour
• 2 teaspoons (4 g) baking powder
• 3 Tablespoons (36 g) of chia seeds, ground 
• 1/2 cup erythritol + stevia, to taste
• 48g  unsweetened cacao powder
• 60g  walnuts, chopped small

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C).
• Melt the coconut oil and set aside to cool a little (else it will scramble the eggs).
• Whisk the eggs, vanilla extract, coconut cream, and almond milk together. In a separate bowl, combine the almond flour, baking powder, ground chia, erythritol, and cacao powder. Stir in the chopped walnuts.
• Once the coconut oil is cool enough, whisk it into the egg mix and then add the egg mixture to the almond flour mix. Combine well and divide between 8 parts of a greased muffin tray.
• Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted into one comes out clean.
• Allow cooling slightly before carefully removing them by running a sharp knife around the edges.

Nutrition Info

• Calories- 290
• Carbs- 9g
• Fats- 26g
• Protein – 8g 

7. Keto Chocolate Avocado Cookies

This recipe for keto chocolate avocado cookies with macadamia nuts is a special treat that will delight everyone with its mouthwatering flavor. The nicest part about them is how good for you they are, providing a low-calorie, low-carb alternative to most munchies.

Ingredients

• 1 ripe avocado, mashed
• 1/4 cup (48 g) erythritol + stevia, to taste
• 1 egg, whisked
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup (48 g) cacao powder
• 1/2 cup (60 g) almond flour
• Dash of baking soda
• Dash of salt
• 1/4 cup (32 g) macadamia nuts, crushed into large pieces

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 F (175 C).
• Mix everything together in a bowl.
• Place a piece of parchment paper on a baking tray.  Scoop small balls of dough onto the baking tray (makes approx. 15).
• Bake for 8-10 minutes until the top is crisp.  Top with additional pieces of macadamia nuts and sprinkle with sea salt.

Nutrition Info

• Calories- 73
• Sugar: 0 g
• Fat: 6 g
• Carbohydrates: 4 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Protein: 2 g

8. Keto Ginger Coconut Cookies

If this recipe for keto ginger coconut cookies doesn’t pique your interest, perhaps one of these will.

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup (79 g) almond meal
• 1/4 cup (28 g) coconut flour
• 2 Tablespoons (10 g) of coconut flakes
• 1 large egg, whisked
• 3 Tablespoons (45 ml) ghee, melted
• Stevia, to taste
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons (4 g) ginger powder
• Pinch of (1 g) baking soda

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 F (175 C).
• Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl to form a dough.
• If you have time, place the dough in the fridge for 15-20 minutes to chill.
• Then using a cookie cutter, form small cookies.
• Place on a baking tray and bake for 15-20 minutes until they are just slightly browned on top.
• Remove from oven and place on a cooling rack. They get harder after cooling.

Nutrition Info

• Serving Size: 2 cookies
• Calories: 237
• Sugar: 1 g
• Fat: 21 g
• Carbohydrates: 7 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Protein: 6 g

9. Cranberry Almond Biscotti Cookies

The cranberry-almond flavor is a classic combination that’s perfect for fall and the holiday season. These cranberry almond biscotti cookies are nice and crunchy.

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ⅓ cup low-carb sugar substitute
• ¼ teaspoon lemon stevia drops or plain stevia and a half teaspoon lemon extract
• 1 ½ cups almond flour
• ¼ cup coconut flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• ½ cup sugar-free dried cranberries
• ½ cup sliced almonds
• low carb dark chocolate melted, optional

Instructions

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