7 Delicious and Tempting Sugar-Free Desserts

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Colleen Graham
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Colleen Graham
Freelance writer and cocktail book author Colleen Graham is a seasoned mixologist who loves sharing her knowledge of spirits and passion for preparing drinks.
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Updated on 06/28/21

There's no need to skip dessert when you're trying to cut sugar out of your diet. All your sweet tooth needs is a wonderful sugar-free dessert recipe. From luscious cakes and pies to delicious cookies and an ice cream treat or two, these recipes are sure to please. They skip refined sugars completely, relying instead on ingredients like fruits and alternative sweeteners to give them a sweet, indulgent taste.

  • 01 of 07

    Vegan Carrot Cake

    Sugar-free carrot cake with dates

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    Sweetened with dates, raisins, and a bit of orange juice, there's no need for sugar in this vegan carrot cake. The recipe uses whole wheat flour, a delicious combination of warming spices, and walnuts to create a carrot cake you won't forget anytime soon.

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    Cool Whip Yogurt Pie

    Cool whip pie recipe

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    A no-bake recipe, it's hard to resist the Cool Whip yogurt pie. The yogurt you choose determines the pie's flavor, so you can pick up your favorite or do a custom blend. To keep the pie sugar-free, be sure to use sugar-free Cool Whip and yogurt. You will also want to make a sugar-free graham cracker crust.

  • 03 of 07

    Pumpkin Pie

    Sugar-Free Pumpkin Pie

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    Pumpkin pie is a favorite for the autumn and winter holidays, but it's often loaded with sugar. It doesn't have to be that way, especially if you use this sugar-free pumpkin pie recipe. Like many no-sugar recipes, it replaces white sugar with an artificial sweetener, such as Splenda or Truvia. It has a wonderful spice blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves, so it tastes just like the original.

  • 04 of 07

    Keto Chocolate Cookies

    Keto chocolate cookies recipe

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    Going keto doesn't have to mean avoiding chocolate. These keto chocolate cookies deliver just the right sweetness with chocolatey goodness in every bite. They're made with cocoa powder, almond flour, and sugar-free sweetener and are so good that your kids won't know the difference.

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  • 05 of 07

    Sugar-Free Chocolate Mousse

    Sugar-Free Chocolate Mousse Recipe

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    Splenda and unsweetened cocoa powder are the secrets to a tempting sugar-free chocolate mousse. When served in fancy dessert dishes or martini glasses, it's the ultimate dessert that is sure to impress all of your dinner guests.

  • 06 of 07

    Gluten-Free Tapioca Crepes

    Gluten free tapioca flour crepes recipe

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    When you're looking for a bit of a challenge in the kitchen, these gluten-free tapioca crepes are a perfect choice. They include everything that makes this classic French dessert great; they're simply gluten-free and sugar-free. The recipe uses tapioca flour and is finished with your favorite filling, which can be as sweet as you like.

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    Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

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    You can even make chocolate-dipped strawberries that are sugar-free, and they're just as delicious. The key is to find sugar-free chocolate chips, which are melted with a bit of coconut oil. It's a fantastic indulgence and perfect for Valentine's Day or any special occasion.