17 Sugar Free Dessert Recipes That Don’t Skimp on Flavor

No disrespect to Mary Poppins, but a spoonful of sugar is the last thing we need. In the age of the paleo, keto, and low-carb diets, refined sugars are a big no-no. There are tons of amazing sugar-free desserts out there that won't make you miss the sweetener one bit. Check out these delectable dessert recipes that will have you saying buh-bye to sugar, and hello to flavor instead.

Natural-Dye, Sugar-Free Sprinkles

No matter what diet you are on, it seems like sprinkles are probably not compliant… until now. (via Brit + Co)

Keto Pumpkin Pie

Nothing beats a slice of delicious pumpkin pie. This recipe is made better by the fact that it's sugar-free! (via Brit + Co)

Keto Matcha Cheesecake

If you're someone who loves a good cup of matcha, this cake is going to become your new best friend. (via Brit + Co)

​Sugar-Free Strawberry Pretzel Salad ​

This vintage dessert pairs sugar-free Jell-O and cream cheese, with salty pretzels adding a buttery crunch to each spoonful. (via The Cookie Rookie)

Sugar-Free Flourless Cookies With Almond Flour and Flaxseed

Crunchy holiday cookies sweetened with monkfruit and stevia will hit the spot as your after-dinner sweet. (via Kalyn's Kitchen)

Sugar-Free Pecan Crescent Cookies

Buttery, crumbly pecan cookies made with almond and coconut flour will give you the cookie flavor you crave without having a sugar crash later in the day. (via All Day I Dream About Food)

Almond Flour Fig Cake 

Sticky sweet honey flavors this almond-based cake instead of refined sugar. You can also use maple syrup or agave. (via Sunkissed Kitchen)

Pistachio Chocolate Blondies

Coconut sugar adds a caramelized depth of flavor to these blondies that white sugar could never compete with. (via Full of Plants)

Gluten-Free Sugar-Free Keto Chocolate Cake

Silky ganache covers moist chocolate cake in this keto dessert recipe. Use coffee in the recipe instead of water if you want a stronger cocoa flavor. (via Savory Tooth)

Sugar-Free Nutella Thumbprint Cookies

The bonus of this recipe made with a low-carb almond flour dough? You'll have some tasty homemade chocolate-hazelnut-macadamia spread left over after adding it to your cookies to snack on. (via Primavera Kitchen)

Vegan Coconut Snowball Cookies

Shredded coconut and aquafaba (chickpea brine) are the base of these chewy cookies, which are held together with cornstarch and sweetened with just a touch of maple syrup. (via Minimalist Baker)

Keto Sticky Toffee Pudding 

Moist, decadent sticky toffee pudding relies on almond flour and yacón syrup in this Instant Pot cake, then drizzled with a keto, sugar-free toffee sauce. (via All Day I Dream About Food)

Keto Pignoli Cookies

Pine nuts add richness and healthy fat to this traditional Italian cookie made keto. (via I Breathe I'm Hungry)

Salted Caramel Ginger Pot De Creme

Luscious salted caramel pots de creme laced with ginger are a company-worthy dessert that we totally won't blame you for keeping for yourself. Sweet'N Low in browned butter is what gives it a caramel flavor. (via Hungry Couple NYC)

Orange Cake

This orange cake has the same texture as pound cake but with the added fun of the bright and citrusy orange. (via Clean Cuisine)

Fig Bread

While fig bread might not be a dessert that immediately comes to mind, this sweet treat goes great after a meal or with a cup of coffee. (via Give Recipe)

Keto Chocolate Fat Bombs

These healthy chocolate bites are so simple to make and only require 3 ingredients! (via The Girl On Bloor)

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(With additional reporting by Justina Huddleston)