Low Carb Halloween Treats
Halloween is a time for sweet, spooky indulgence. High-carb, sugary treats can be pretty scary though! Whether you are dressing your little grand goblins up or having the adult ghouls in your life over for spooktacular fun, consider some delicious, low carb treats to celebrate the season.
Why Low Carb?
The body uses carbohydrates for energy. It takes what carbs it doesn’t use from all that sugar you get on Halloween and saves it for a rainy day in the form of fat. Sticking to a low carb diet is the best way to get your body to burn through some of that fat savings.
Best Low Carb, Keto Friendly Halloween Desserts
Step away from the usual store-bought candy this year and make some low carb, keto-friendly treats for the tricksters in your life. Here are some of our favorites.
Keto Peanut Butter Cups
According to Bake Magazine, peanut butter cups top the list as the favorite treat on Halloween. There is no rule that says they have to be high-carb, though. You can make your own version of America’s most loved candy as a low carb treat. Your family and friends will never know the difference.
Here’s what you need:
No sugar peanut butter
Butter or coconut oil
Maple syrup
Sugar-free chocolate
Change out the type of chocolate you use to make different varieties of the dessert. For example, use dark chocolate for a richer flavor or white for a little variety.
These keto peanut butter cups are no-bake, so you don’t have to use the oven. You will need a medium mixing bowl, cupcake molds, a stovetop or microwave, and a refrigerator. Because the candy must be set, making these treats the night before the party might be smart.
Pro-tip: Use ghee or coconut oil instead of butter if you are dairy-free.
Find the full recipe for Keto peanut butter cups here on the Mighty Health website.
Chocolate Macadamia Nut Fat Bombs
How could you go wrong with sweet treats containing chocolate and macadamia nuts? They take only a few minutes to make and just four ingredients.
Here’s what you need:
Sugar-free dark chocolate, Stevia-sweetened chips
MCT or coconut oil
Coarse salt or sea salt
Raw macadamia nuts cut in half
You’ll also want to use a truffle mold or mini muffin pan to shape the candy. These are no-bake desserts – just melt your chocolate chips in the microwave.
Pro-tip: Make extra and save them in the freezer for a sweet treat any time.
Check out the full recipe at Mighty Health.
Keto Chocolate Cupcakes
No Halloween party is complete without a few scary cupcakes. This recipe is perfect if you are celebrating your spooky holiday with low carb treats.
Here’s what you need:
Almond flour
Cocoa powder
Baking powder
Sea salt
Butter
Monk fruit allulose blend
Eggs
Unsweetened almond milk
Vanilla extract
You’ll also need an oven, a large bowl, and a mixer. They will bake for 20-25 minutes, so plan ahead.
Pro-tip: Make them extra spooky with a low carb frosting and Stevia dark chocolate chips. Mix a block of no-fat cream cheese with vanilla extract and Stevia confectioners sugar. Put the frosting in a piping bag and swirl it on top of cooled cupcakes. Add a couple of chips for eyes, and your low carb cupcakes are now haunting the party.
Low-Carb Coffee Cake
Halloween is all about chocolate – or is it? How about something for a more sophisticated palette?
Here’s what you need:
Butter
Monk fruit sugar substitute
Eggs
Heavy cream
Vanilla extract
Almond flour
Baking powder
Sea salt
Brown monk fruit or Stevia sugar substitute
Cinnamon
Powdered Monk fruit or sugar substitute
This recipe is made up of three sections: the cake, the streusel, and the icing, so it will take some time to prepare. Once in the oven, you’ll need about 25 minutes of baking time.
Pro-tip: Make the cake and streusel first. While they are baking, do the icing to save some time.
Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
Like cupcakes, chocolate chip cookies are a Halloween party staple. Who will know if yours are low carb?
Here’s what you need:
Almond flour
Baking powder
Butter or vegan butter
Maple syrup
Vanilla extract
Sugar-free chocolate chips
You’ll get about 12 cookies for each batch, so plan to make a few. They only take 10 to 12 minutes to bake.
Pro-tip: Turn your cookies into green scary monsters with a few spinach leaves. Just blend or cook them before adding to your batter to control the liquid.
Get the full recipe at Mighty Health.
Low Carb Sweet Potato Brownies
Of course, you'll want a few brownies to complete the sweet menu.
Here’s what you need:
Mashed sweet potato
Eggs
Honey
Unsalted butter or coconut oil
Vanilla extract
Almond flour
Unsweetened cocoa powder
Baking powder
Salt
Just place your mixed brownie batter in an 8 x 8 pan lined with parchment paper. They take about 30 minutes to bake.
Pro-tip:
You are never too old to enjoy Halloween. Make yours full of sweet but healthier treats this year. However, remember that low carb does not necessarily mean low calorie. If weight management is part of your health goals, pick the two or three you love the most.
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