12 Days of Low Carb Christmas Desserts and Treats! (24 Recipes!) (2024)

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Can you eat dessert on a low carb diet? ›

Benefits of a Low Carb Diet

People who follow a low-carb diet tend to lose weight faster than those who follow low-fat diets, and with the proper approach to sugar-free treats, you can still enjoy sweets, without sacrificing any of their deliciousness.

This keto cheesecake recipe has only 2.9g total carbs per serving. This does not include the easy berry sauce or any other toppings or additions. Can I freeze keto cheesecake? Absolutely!

We've got Christmas pudding, mince pies, trifle and cheesecakes. For more seasonal cakes and desserts, explore our Christmas baking recipes. Our Christmas cake recipes collection is also full of inspiration for sponge cakes and traditional moist fruitcakes.

Severe carb limits can cause your body to break down fat into ketones for energy. This is called ketosis. Ketosis can cause side effects such as bad breath, headache, fatigue and weakness. It's not clear what kind of possible long-term health risks a low-carb diet may pose.

Net carbs are calculated by taking the total grams of carbohydrate in a food and subtracting the amount of fiber. In this case, popcorn contains 6 grams of carbs per 1 cup serving and 1.2 grams of fiber, bringing the net carbs per serving to 4.8 grams. Yes friends, popcorn is indeed a keto food.

(Just remember: Cheese isn't “unlimited” in a keto diet, as it still contains calories and carbs; it's also high in saturated fat, which is a less heart-healthy option than unsaturated fats, per the American Heart Association.)

Philadelphia is one of the best brands of keto-friendly cream cheese. A 2-tablespoon serving of Philadelphia cream cheese contains 102 calories, 10 grams of fat, 1.8 grams of protein, and only 1.6 grams of carbohydrates. It's recommended to opt for plain or full-fat Philadelphia cream cheese for the keto diet.

Christmas cakes are made many different ways, but generally they are variations on classic fruitcake. They can be light, dark, moist, dry, heavy, spongy, leavened, unleavened, etc. They are made in many different shapes, with frosting, glazing, a dusting of confectioner's sugar or plain.

Christmas Pudding (also known as plum pudding or figgy pudding) is a dish as famous as it is misunderstood.

Many people are surprised and delighted to find that they can enjoy cake on a low carb or keto diet. These days there are many delicious cake recipes that utilize alternative flours and sweeteners.

Can I eat dessert and still lose weight? ›

Yes, dessert can be a part of a balanced diet. Many people consider dessert a “cheat meal” or something to feel guilty about, but you can still enjoy dessert and lose weight if your overall diet is well-rounded with nourishing foods.

On a low carb diet, foods to avoid would include bread, pasta, potatoes, and other starchy vegetables, grains such as rice and corn, oatmeal, beans and lentils, milk, sugar, sweets such as cookies, candy and ice cream, beer, soda, and higher carb fruits like bananas, grapes, and apples.