When you're focused on fitness goals and trying to maintain a low-carb lifestyle [1], you may dread snack time [2], thinking it will lead to your downfall. But fear not — if sugar is usually your vice, there are plenty of sweet snack options [3] that will still keep you on track, from low-carb versions of your favorite baked goods to satisfying smoothies. Here are 20 options to choose from when a sweet craving strikes.
Raspberry Vanilla Protein Smoothie
This three-ingredient smoothie (not including water or ice cubes), contains only seven grams of sugar.
Get the recipe: raspberry vanilla protein smoothie [5]
Paleo Nut Clusters
This treat is not only vegan, but also gluten-free, and only requires four ingredients.
Get the recipe: Paleo nut clusters [6]
Froyo Cupcakes
This delicious dessert contains less than one gram of fat in each serving and does not require any baking.
Get the recipe: froyo cupcakes [7]
Low-Carb Peanut Butter Cookies
The key to these cookies is almond flour, which makes it a great gluten-free dessert.
Get the recipe: low-carb peanut butter cookies [8]
Strawberry Fruit Leather
This nonperishable snack, that you can throw in your purse or gym bag, is only 15 calories per serving.
Get the recipe: strawberry fruit leather [9]
Chocolate Peanut Butter Fat Bombs
These chocolate peanut butter cups are ideal for the keto diet and only require five ingredients.
Get the recipe: chocolate peanut butter fat bombs [10]
Cranberry Coconut Granita
This recipe is easy to make as it only has five ingredients and only takes 10 minutes.
Get the recipe: cranberry coconut granita [11]
Fudge-Filled Oatmeal Cookie Bars
This recipe is perfect if you have a sweet-tooth but still want to stay healthy.
Get the recipe: fudge-filled oatmeal cookie bars [12]
Low-Carb Pecan Turtle Truffles
These easy-to-make chocolate truffles have only one gram of carbs in each serving.
Get the recipe: low-carb pecan turtle truffles [13]
Keto Brownies
These tasty keto brownies only have less than four grams of carbs per serving.
Get the recipe: keto brownies [14]
Black Walnut Chocolate Chip Low-Carb Muffins
These muffins made with almond flour are so fluffy you won't believe they're gluten free!
Get the recipe: black walnut chocolate chip low-carb muffins [15]
Low-Carb Chocolate Chip Cookies
You can whip up a batch of these cookies in under an hour, and they're keto.
Get the recipe: low-carb chocolate chip cookies [16]
Low-Carb Chocolate Coconut Bars
These coconut bars require just 5 ingredients and are completely sugar free.
Get the recipe: low-carb chocolate coconut bare [17]
Creamy Cocoa Coconut Low-Carb Shake
This delicious shake takes a cool 5 minutes to make and is gluten free, grain free, dairy free, paleo-friendly, vegan and low-carb!
Get the recipe: creamy cocoa coconut low-carb shake [18]
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Each of these flour-free pumpkin chocolate chip cookies is only 95 calories. Plus, they're vegan!
Get the recipe: pumpkin chocolate chip cookies [19]
Keto Pistachio Truffles
These truffles have a creamy rich center of lightly sweetened mascarpone cheese flavored with vanilla and only contain half a gram of carbs per truffle.
Get the recipe: keto pistachio truffles [20]
Protein Coconut Macaroons
These protein-filled coconut macaroons are great after a workout and only require six ingredients.
Get the recipe: protein coconut macaroons [21]
Chocolate Almond Smoothie
This 153-calorie smoothie only require four ingredients and has 15 grams of protein.
Get the recipe: chocolate almond smoothie [22]