18 Low-Carb Snacks For When Your Sweet Tooth Strikes

When you're focused on fitness goals and trying to maintain a low-carb lifestyle, you may dread snack time, thinking it will lead to your downfall. But fear not — if sugar is usually your vice, there are plenty of sweet snack options 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.

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Raspberry Vanilla Protein Smoothie
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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

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Paleo Nut Clusters
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Paleo Nut Clusters

This treat is not only vegan, but also gluten-free, and only requires four ingredients.

Get the recipe: Paleo nut clusters

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Froyo Cupcakes
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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

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Low-Carb Peanut Butter Cookies
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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

05
Strawberry Fruit Leather
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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

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Fat Bombs
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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

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Cranberry Coconut Granita
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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

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Fudge-Filled Oatmeal Cookie Bars
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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

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Low-Carb Pecan Turtle Truffles
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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

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Keto Brownies
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Keto Brownies

These tasty keto brownies only have less than four grams of carbs per serving.

Get the recipe: keto brownies

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Black Walnut Chocolate Chip Low-Carb Muffins
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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

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Low-Carb Chocolate Chip Cookies
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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

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Low-Carb Chocolate Coconut Bars
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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

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Creamy Cocoa Coconut Low-Carb Shake
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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

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
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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

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Keto Pistachio Truffles
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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

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Protein Coconut Macaroons
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Protein Coconut Macaroons

These protein-filled coconut macaroons are great after a workout and only require six ingredients.

Get the recipe: protein coconut macaroons

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Chocolate Almond Smoothie
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Chocolate Almond Smoothie

This 153-calorie smoothie only require four ingredients and has 15 grams of protein.

Get the recipe: chocolate almond smoothie