Having a chocolate craving? Here are 23 easy keto chocolate recipes to satisfy every sweet tooth. You'll find everything from chocolate chip cookies to chocolate cake and beyond! These recipes are all naturally low carb, keto, gluten-free and many are also vegan and paleo.
Even if you tend to eat whole foods and avoid everything and anything processed, you may still find yourself with a bit of a sweet tooth. Craving an actual treat, not just something "sweet" like fresh berries or a keto smoothie. Know that this is normal. And if you've ever had dreams of a gooey chocolate cake, well, you're in the right place.
Chocolate lovers unite!
Of course, the primary fear is often that indulging in a sweet treat every now and then will completely mess up your healthy eating plans.
Here's the good news:
With the keto diet, you can actually have your cake and eat it too. Without letting processed sugars control your life.
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Is chocolate allowed on the keto diet?
The short answer? Yes! While most commercial chocolate is not right for a low carb or ketogenic diet, there are a couple of chocolate options that are completely keto-friendly. The key is to steer clear of the regular commercial chocolate (the primary ingredient is usually sugar). Instead, opt for dark chocolate that contains a minimum of 70% cocoa solids.
What kind of chocolate is keto-friendly?
As mentioned above, you're going to want to look for dark chocolate that is a minimum of 70% cocoa solids. And, this probably comes as no surprise: your chocolate should be 100% unsweetened.
Your other option, if you absolutely need your chocolate a little sweeter, is to look for stevia-sweetened dark chocolate. I've tested this type of chocolate in a few of my recipes and the results were great. No one could even tell my sweet treats were low carb!
Here are a few of my favorite keto chocolate products, as well as low carb sweeteners and flour substitutes.
Keto Chocolate & Baking Ingredients
23 Chocolate Keto Recipes That Will Satisfy A Sweet Tooth
This chocolate recipe collection is the perfect inspiration for chocolate lovers. Perfect if you want to indulge in a little treat while staying on track with your healthy eating commitments. You'll find keto vegan desserts, chocolate chip recipes, drool-worthy chocolate cakes, puddings, mousses, brownies, fudges and more. Everything a chocolate fanatic needs to keep those sugar cravings in check!
Chocolate Keto Desserts That Are Also Vegan-Friendly
These decadent but not-too-sweet recipes are the perfect low carb dessert if you're also vegan. From simple homemade chocolate bark to hot chocolate, these desserts are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
3-Ingredient Salted Chocolate Almond Haystacks
This chocolate almond haystack recipe couldn't be easier – it's perfect for keto beginners! Just three ingredients and 20 minutes and they will be ready to serve. This combination of sweet, salty, chocolate-y and crunchy is awesome. And it's keto, low carb, vegan and paleo!
Nutrition per serving:
Calories: 96 | Fat: 6g | Net Carbs: 8g | Protein: 1g
Peppermint Hot Chocolate
There are few things cozier than this decadent peppermint hot chocolate. Coconut milk keeps this dreamy chocolate treat dairy-free. You can be cuddled up on the couch with this delicious keto hot chocolate in under 10 minutes! Perfect for enjoying in the cooler months.
Nutrition per serving:
Calories: 239 | Fat: 24g | Net Carbs: 4g | Protein: 3g
Easy Chocolate Bark Recipe
In under 30 minutes, you can whip up this delicious keto chocolate bark recipe. Whether you decide on the original decadent chocolate bark recipe or one of the included flavor variations, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for gifting as a homemade treat...or keeping all for yourself!
Nutrition per serving:
Calories: 70 | Fat: 5g | Net Carbs: 7g | Protein: 0g
Chocolate Chip Cookies & Muffins Perfect For A Little Treat
Sometimes you just need a cookie! Here are low carb cookie and muffin recipes that use keto-friendly chocolate chips. From cookie dough bites to chocolate chip cookies, these keto desserts are great for a mid-afternoon treat.
Keto Cookies
This cookie recipe from Chocolate Covered Kate is the perfect treat when you really just want a cookie! They are wonderfully chewy – no one will guess that these almond flour-based treats are keto, low carb and gluten-free!
Nutrition per serving:
Calories: 80 | Fat: 7.1g | Net Carbs: 2.1g | Protein: 1.9g
Chocolate Chip Low Carb Paleo Zucchini Muffins Recipe
This keto chocolate chip zucchini muffin recipe from Wholesome Yum is just the thing for an afternoon treat that feels just a little decadent. Best part? They're even freezer-friendly! No matter whether you're keto, paleo, low carb, or gluten-free, this easy muffin recipe is perfect for meal prepping in advance!
Nutrition per serving:
Calories: 181 | Fat: 15g | Net Carbs: 4g | Protein: 5g
Keto Cookie Dough Bites
No-bake? Check. Less than 5 ingredients? Check. Tastes like the cookie dough you used to sneak from the mixing bowl? Double-check! No matter which way you look at them, these keto cookie dough bites from The Big Man's World are awesome for a quick and easy low carb dessert!
Nutrition per serving:
Calories: 150 | Fat: 13g | Net Carbs: 3g | Protein: 5g
Keto Chocolate Chip Muffins
This chocolate chip keto muffin recipe from KetoDiet is a classic muffin recipe with a healthy twist. And they're deliciously fluffy with the perfect texture. This recipe can be made with either coconut flour or almond flour. These are good in the fridge for up to a week. Perfect for a Sunday meal prep session!
Nutrition per serving:
Calories: 222 | Fat: 19.1g | Net Carbs: 4.7g | Protein: 5.8g
Drool-Worthy Chocolate Cake Recipes
Whether you're baking for a special occasion or just because these keto chocolate cake recipes are the perfect drool-worthy addition to a spread of sweet treats. You'll find recipes for everything from mug cakes to a no-bake chocolate cheesecake!
Chocolate Mug Cake
This sweet little keto chocolate mug cake from Low Carb Maven is the perfect size for one. No need to break out 20 ingredients and spend an hour sweating it out in the kitchen. This sweet paleo and low carb treat comes together in under 5 minutes! Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dessert.
Nutrition per serving:
Calories: 272 | Fat: 23g | Net Carbs: 3g | Protein: 9g
Flourless Chocolate Cake
This flourless keto chocolate cake from Gnom-Gnom is keto, gluten-free, nut-free, paleo and absolutely perfect for chocolate lovers! Best of all, you only need 5 key ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen and pantry.
Nutrition per serving:
Calories: 175 | Fat: 15g | Net Carbs: 3g | Protein: 2g
Chocolate Mug Cake
Here's a keto chocolate mug cake from Leelalicious that's sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. This sweet treat can be made in the microwave or oven, though it's significantly faster when you whip this up in a microwave. You can be enjoying this quick dessert in under 5 minutes!
Nutrition per serving:
Calories: 218 | Fat: 18.5g | Net Carbs: 6.3g | Protein: 5.8g
Raw Chocolate Cheesecake
You only need 6 ingredients to whip up this no-bake keto chocolate cheesecake from Chocolate Covered Katie. Talk about quick and easy! And it's also vegan, paleo and gluten-free. Most of the ingredients are keto pantry and fridge staples, so you might already have everything you need!
Nutrition per serving:
Calories: 202 | Fat: 17.3g | Net Carbs: 9.1g | Protein: 4.9g
Decadent Brownies & Chocolate Fudge
What could be more decadent than dense and chewy keto fudge or brownies? Not much. Here are three recipes to try when you feel like indulging a little while still keeping your treats keto-friendly.
Avocado Chocolate Fudge
If you've seen my paleo Mexican chocolate avocado mousse, then you know this unconventional flavor combo is one of my favorites. This decadent chocolate keto fudge from The Harvest Skillet is right up my alley! It's easy to make and gluten-free, low carb, dairy-free, keto, paleo and vegan.
Nutrition per serving:
Calories: 98 | Fat: 8g | Net Carbs: 0g | Protein: 2g
Protein Low Carb Brownies
This yummy keto brownie recipe from Food Faith Fitness is wonderfully dense and chewy. Just like your favorite classic brownie recipe! Best of all, these gluten-free, dairy-free, grain-free, low carb and paleo-friendly brownies can be pulled together from start to finish in about 30 minutes.
Nutrition per serving:
Calories: 107 | Fat: 10g | Net Carbs: 2.8g | Protein: 2.5g
Easy Keto Fudge Recipe With Cocoa Powder
This easy fudge recipe from Wholesome Yum only requires 4 ingredients. And they're keto pantry staples, so you probably even have them on hand already! The sea salt balances the richness of these fudge-y brownies perfectly. And they're dairy-free, keto, nut-free, paleo and even freezer-friendly!
Nutrition per serving:
Calories: 161 | Fat: 18g | Net Carbs: 0.4g | Protein: 0g
Silky Chocolate Pudding & Mousse
There's something so nostalgic and fun about puddings and mousse. Chocolate pudding always makes me think about those after-school snacks I had as a kid. Thankfully, these keto pudding and mousse recipes make for a much healthier keto snack than those packaged treats!
Keto & Paleo Chocolate Mouse
This quick chocolate mousse recipe from KetoDiet is so ridiculously easy. Dairy-free, packed with healthy fats and completely satisfying if a sugar craving strikes. You need just 5 ingredients and 5 minutes to whip up this healthy keto treat.
Nutrition per serving:
Calories: 420 | Fat: 42.9g | Net Carbs: 7.3g | Protein: 6.2g
Chocolate Chia Pudding
This chocolate chia pudding from Seasonal Cravings is sweet enough for dessert but healthy enough for breakfast. You only need 5 ingredients and 10 minutes of prep. And it's keto, gluten-free, dairy-free, Whole30, paleo and vegan. Perfect for adding into your weekly meal plan!
Nutrition per serving:
Calories: 181 | Fat: 12g | Net Carbs: 5g | Protein: 7g
Keto Chocolate Pudding
This chocolate pudding from Real Balanced is minimal dessert (no-)baking at its absolute finest. You only need 5 ingredients to pull this low carb chocolate dessert together. It's so easy to make! And it's also nut-free, gluten-free, egg-free, coconut-free and vegetarian.
Nutrition per serving:
Calories: 213 | Fat: 21.7g | Net Carbs: 3.6g | Protein: 3g
More Chocolate Recipes That Are Perfect For A Low Carb Diet
Thankfully, nobody ever said that low carb eating had to be boring or treat-free. Here are even more keto chocolate recipes that are perfect if you're following a low carb diet. From chocolate bites to easy buttercream frosting and everything in between!
Craving Buster Chocolate Bites
This easy chocolate recipe from Living Well Mom is the perfect treat to turn to if you're craving something sweet. You'll have these little 3-ingredient snacks whipped up in just 2 minutes. They're gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, paleo and completely guilt-free.
Nutrition per serving:
Calories: 122.5 | Fat: 11.75g | Net Carbs: 2.25g | Protein: 1.75g
Easy Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
This easy chocolate buttercream frosting from The Harvest Skillet is the perfect recipe to turn to if you need delicious (and healthy) cake frosting in a flash. This quick buttercream recipe comes together in just 5 minutes! Best of all, it's keto, paleo, low-carb and sugar-free.
Nutrition per serving:
Calories: 19 | Fat: 2g | Net Carbs: 1g | Protein: 0g
Flourless Triple Chocolate Donuts
This chocolate donut recipe from Healthful Pursuit is so neat – there's no flour of any kind in the ingredients list. Not even coconut or almond flour! You can have these sweet treats ready in just 30 minutes. They're gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, yeast-free, nut-free, low carb, and there's even a paleo option!
Nutrition per serving:
Calories: 355 | Fat: 23.2g | Net Carbs: 14.1g | Protein: 24.5g
Dairy-Free Keto Chocolate Ice Cream
This chocolate ice cream from Pretty Pies is just the thing on a hot summer's day. Or any day really! It's so rich and chocolate-y. And you only need 5 ingredients! Dig out your ice cream maker – it's time to put it to work making this yummy low carb treat!
Nutrition per serving:
Calories: 229 | Fat: 20g | Net Carbs: 4g | Protein: 6g
Low Carb Paleo Chocolate Cake Pancakes
Whether you enjoy these chocolate pancakes from Forest & Fauna for breakfast or as a sweet treat, you won't be disappointed. Low carb, paleo, gluten-free, keto and wonderfully fluffy. Try topping them with your favorite berries.
Nutrition per serving:
Calories: 241 | Fat: 20.7g | Net Carbs: 3.8g | Protein: 7.4g
4 Ingredient No-Churn Low Carb Hot Chocolate Ice Cream
This easy chocolate keto ice cream from The Big Man's World is ridiculously easy – no ice cream maker necessary! And it's flavored just like your favorite hot chocolate. It's a healthy dessert or snack that's totally packed to the brim with protein.
Nutrition per serving:
Calories: 130 | Fat: 11g | Net Carbs: 2g | Protein: 7g
Recipes For Every Taste
Now you have 23 keto chocolate recipes to whip up whenever you feel a chocolate craving coming on. Whether you're in the mood for ice cream, easy chocolate bark, chocolate haystacks or something else entirely, this is the perfect collection of chocolate recipes to reference. And of course, any of these recipes would be the perfect healthy dessert for special occasions, like Thanksgiving or Christmas.
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