20 Low Carb Summer Desserts You Must Try This Season

Desserts are the perfect way to end a meal, especially during summer gatherings when the warmth of the sun calls for refreshing, yummy treats. However, most desserts are full of sugar and carbs, which can make it challenging to enjoy them without feeling guilty. Cutting down on carbs often feels like sacrificing dessert entirely, but the good news is there are plenty of ways to have desserts without the carb overload. Today, I’m excited to share a roundup of 20 low carb summer desserts that you can enjoy throughout the season!

Tip: In recipes that call for a sweetener, use a sugar free sweetener such as erythritol, stevia, monk fruit sweetener, or a blend like Swerve.

20 Low Carb Summer Desserts

These guilt free desserts are the perfect addition to your summer menu!

Your summer bod will thank you, lol.

1. Keto Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

These Keto Strawberry Cheesecake Bars are a delightful combination of creamy cheesecake and fresh strawberries, perfect for summer.

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Ingredients

2 cups almond flour
1/2 cup melted butter
1/4 cup sweetener (erythritol, stevia, monk fruit sweetener, or Swerve)
16 oz cream cheese
1 cup strawberries, sliced
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Crust

Mix almond flour, melted butter, and sweetener. Press into a baking dish.

Step 2: Make the Filling

Blend cream cheese, vanilla extract, and sweetener until smooth. Spread over the crust.

Step 3: Add the Strawberries

Top with sliced strawberries and refrigerate until set.

2. Low Carb Lemon Mousse

Light and airy, this Low Carb Lemon Mousse is a zesty and refreshing dessert perfect for hot summer days.

Ingredients

1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup sweetener (erythritol, stevia, monk fruit sweetener, or Swerve)
Zest of one lemon

Instructions

Step 1: Whip the Cream

Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.

Step 2: Add Flavor

Fold in lemon juice, sweetener, and lemon zest. Chill before serving.

3. Sugar Free Chocolate Ice Cream

This Sugar-Free Chocolate Ice Cream is rich and creamy, made without any added sugars.

Ingredients

2 cups heavy cream
1 cup almond milk
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup sweetener
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1: Mix Ingredients

Combine all ingredients in a blender until smooth.

Step 2: Freeze

Pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions.

4. Keto Lemon Bars

These tangy Keto Lemon Bars are a perfect blend of sweet and sour, with a buttery almond crust.

Ingredients

1 cup almond flour
1/4 cup melted butter
1/4 cup sweetener
3 large eggs
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup sweetener

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Crust

Mix almond flour, melted butter, and sweetener. Press into a baking dish and bake until golden.

Step 2: Make the Filling

Whisk together eggs, lemon juice, and sweetener. Pour over the crust and bake until set.

5. Low Carb Berry Sorbet

This refreshing Low Carb Berry Sorbet is perfect for cooling down on a hot summer day.

Ingredients

2 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
1/4 cup sweetener
1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

Step 1: Blend the Berries

Blend berries, sweetener, and lemon juice until smooth.

Step 2: Freeze

Pour into a shallow dish and freeze, stirring occasionally until firm.

6. Keto Chocolate Avocado Pudding

Rich and creamy, this Keto Chocolate Avocado Pudding is packed with healthy fats and low in carbs.

Ingredients

2 ripe avocados
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup sweetener
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1: Blend Ingredients

Blend all ingredients until smooth. Chill before serving.

7. Low Carb Coconut Macaroons

These Low Carb Coconut Macaroons are chewy and delicious, a perfect coconut lover’s delight.

Ingredients

2 cups shredded coconut
1/4 cup sweetener
1/4 cup almond flour
2 egg whites
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1: Mix Ingredients

Combine all ingredients in a bowl.

Step 2: Bake

Scoop onto a baking sheet using an ice cream scoop, and bake until golden brown.

8. Keto Chocolate Mousse

This rich and creamy Keto Chocolate Mousse is an indulgent treat that’s surprisingly low in carbs.

Ingredients

1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup sweetener
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1: Whip Cream

Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. You can use whipped cream as well if you are okay with that!

Step 2: Add Flavor

Fold in cocoa powder, sweetener, and vanilla extract. Chill before serving.

9. Sugar Free Strawberry Ice Cream

This Sugar Free Strawberry Ice Cream is creamy and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor.

Ingredients

2 cups heavy cream
1 cup strawberries, pureed
1/4 cup sweetener
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1: Mix Ingredients

Combine all ingredients in a blender until smooth.

Step 2: Freeze

Pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions.

10. Low Carb Blueberry Cheesecake

This Low Carb Blueberry Cheesecake is creamy and luscious with a delicious blueberry topping.

Ingredients

2 cups almond flour
1/4 cup melted butter
1/4 cup sweetener
16 oz cream cheese
1 cup blueberries
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Crust

Mix almond flour, melted butter, and sweetener. Press into a baking dish.

Step 2: Make the Filling

Blend cream cheese, vanilla extract, and sweetener until smooth. Spread over the crust.

Step 3: Add the Blueberries

Top with blueberries and refrigerate until set.

11. Keto Peanut Butter Cups

These Keto Peanut Butter Cups are my favorite! They are a grap healthy swap for reeses, which used to be my favorite.

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Ingredients

1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup coconut oil
1/4 cup sweetener
1/4 cup cocoa powder

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Peanut Butter Layer

Mix peanut butter, coconut oil, and sweetener. Spoon into a silicone mold and freeze until firm.

Step 2: Prepare the Chocolate Layer

Mix cocoa powder, coconut oil, and sweetener. Pour over the peanut butter layer and freeze until set.

12. Low Carb Vanilla Ice Cream

This Low Carb Vanilla Ice Cream is a classic treat that’s low on the carbs, and perfect for any summer day.

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Ingredients

2 cups heavy cream
1 cup almond milk
1/4 cup sweetener
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1: Mix Ingredients

Combine all ingredients in a blender until smooth.

Step 2: Freeze

Pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions.

13. Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies are chewy, chocolatey, and completely low carb.

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Ingredients

2 cups almond flour
1/2 cup melted butter
1/4 cup sweetener
1/2 cup sugar-free chocolate chips
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1: Mix Ingredients

Combine all ingredients in a bowl.

Step 2: Bake

Scoop onto a baking sheet and bake until golden brown.

14. Low Carb Raspberry Cheesecake

This Low Carb Raspberry Cheesecake is rich and creamy with a delicious raspberry swirl (literally).

Ingredients

2 cups almond flour
1/4 cup melted butter
1/4 cup sugar free sweetener
16 oz cream cheese
1 cup raspberries
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Crust

Mix almond flour, melted butter, and sweetener. Press into a baking dish.

Step 2: Make the Filling

Blend cream cheese, vanilla extract, and sweetener until smooth. Spread over the crust.

Step 3: Add the Raspberries

Swirl raspberries into the filling and refrigerate until set.

15. Keto Lemon Coconut Fat Bombs

These Keto Lemon Coconut Fat Bombs are a refreshing and satisfying treat that’s perfect for summer.

Ingredients

1/2 cup coconut oil
1/4 cup sweetener
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 cup shredded coconut

Instructions

Step 1: Mix Ingredients

Combine all ingredients in a bowl.

Step 2: Freeze

Scoop into silicone molds and freeze until firm.

16. Low Carb Blackberry Sorbet

This Low Carb Blackberry Sorbet is a refreshing and tangy dessert that’s perfect for hot summer days.

Ingredients

2 cups blackberries
1/4 cup sweetener (use a sugar-free sweetener such as erythritol, stevia, monk fruit)
1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

Step 1: Blend the Berries

Blend blackberries, sweetener, and lemon juice until smooth.

Step 2: Freeze

Pour into a shallow dish and freeze, stirring occasionally until firm.

17. Keto Panna Cotta

This creamy Keto Panna Cotta is a simple yet elegant dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup sweetener (use a sugar-free sweetener such as erythritol, stevia, monk fruit sweetener, or a blend like Swerve)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp gelatin

Instructions

Step 1: Heat the Cream

Heat heavy cream, sweetener, and vanilla extract until warm.

Step 2: Add Gelatin

Sprinkle gelatin over the cream and stir until dissolved. Pour into molds and refrigerate until set. Garnish with fruit!

18. Low Carb Chocolate Cake

This moist and rich Low Carb Chocolate Cake is perfect for any summer celebration.

Ingredients

2 cups almond flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup sweetener (use a sugar free sweetener such as erythritol, stevia, monk fruit sweetener, or a blend like Swerve)
1/2 cup melted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 large eggs

Instructions

Step 1: Mix Ingredients

Combine all ingredients in a bowl.

Step 2: Bake

Pour into a baking dish and bake until a toothpick comes out clean.

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 3: Cool and Serve

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, slice and serve. Optionally, you can dust the top with cocoa powder or a sugar free powdered sweetener for added decoration.