30+ Keto-Friendly Valentine’s Day Treats

Keto valentine's day sweet cupcake treats

If you enjoy celebrating the Valentine’s Day holiday, you might be dreading trying to stay keto during this season of love. Going out to eat can be fun, but it’s cheaper and–if you’re trying to stay in ketosis–easier to satisfy your sweet tooth at home (let’s face it, there aren’t a lot of restaurants with very low-carb desserts on the menu). So what are some delectable keto-friendly Valentine’s Day treats that you can indulge in on this holiday?

Here are 33 delicious keto-friendly Valentine’s Day sweet treats–including cakes, tarts, cookies, truffles, fat bombs, parfaits, custards and more–that you and your sweetheart can nosh on without sacrificing your diet to do so.

Keto-Friendly Valentine’s Day Treats

No Valentine’s Day meal is complete without something sweet. Steer clear of those heart-shaped boxes of chocolate that line the aisles of every supermarket. Instead, go with something made with love and low carbs to keep you and your honey in ketosis.

While all of these recipes, when eaten alone, should keep you in ketosis, some are higher in carbs than others. Remember to take your whole day’s macros into account when calculating what you can safely consume.

Valentine’s Day Treat Recipes That Take Less than 10 Minutes to Make

First up, you might want to stick with the traditional chocolate flavor associated with most treats on the holiday of love. Our 5-ingredient keto chocolate mousse recipe takes just ten minutes to put together, but it needs to chill for an hour so consider making it the night before. Top with berries or mint for extra flavor. Remember that these toppings may add more than the standard 2.5g net carbs.

Other recipes for keto-friendly Valentine’s Day treats that take just minutes to whip up can include:

Ricotta and Strawberry Puree (12 grams net carbs)
Chocolate-Covered Strawberries (leave off the white chocolate drizzle for 8 grams net carbs)
Keto Chocolate Covered Almonds (3.5 grams net carbs)
Low Carb Avocado Mug Brownie (14.8 grams net carbs)
Strawberries and Cream (12.9 grams net carbs)
Keto Chocolate Lava Mug Cake (9 grams net carbs)
Keto Strawberry Mug Cake (5.2 grams net carbs)

Valentine’s Day Treat Recipes That Take 30 Minutes or Less

A simple keto chocolate pudding is a great indulgence, only has 6g net carbs, and takes less than 30 minutes to prepare. You won’t want to skip dessert when this comes out of the refrigerator.

For other recipes that take only 30 minutes or less to prepare, see below:

Creme Caramel (3 grams net carbs)
Triple Berry Keto Cheesecake Fluff with Strawberry Syrup (5 grams net carbs)
Valentine’s Day Chocolate Hearts with Strawberry Filling (1.7 grams net carbs)
Keto Chocolate Rolls (12 grams net carbs)
Keto Chocolate Cake (4.7 grams net carbs)
Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Parfait (5.8 grams net carbs)

Fat Bomb Recipes

One of the best options for keto-friendly Valentine’s Day treats are fat bombs, which tend to be very low in carbs and make great desserts or snacks. For example, this dark chocolate almond fat bomb recipe certainly doesn’t disappoint. At just 2 grams net carbs per serving, you can enjoy a tasty and chocolatey dessert with a decent protein and fat content. The only catch is that they take a little bit longer to prepare than the previous recipes on this list, coming in at roughly 45 minutes.

If you want to load up on good fat content while indulging your sweet tooth, here are a few other fat bomb recipes that you may want to make for you and your sweetheart:

Salted Peanut Butter Fat Bombs (4 grams net carbs)
Peanut Butter Fat Bombs (2.1 grams net carbs)
Keto Strawberry Cheesecake Fat Bombs (1.2 grams net carbs)
Coconut Fat Bombs with Chocolate Drizzle (1.9 grams net carbs)
Reese’s Cup Fat Bombs (7.1 grams net carbs)
Dark Chocolate Almond Fat Bombs (2 grams net carbs)

Make-Ahead Recipes

When chocolate isn’t an option, try these keto fried cheesecake bites. They take up a little more prep time, but they are very low in overall net carbs (1.1g) so you don’t have to be scared about having more than one. They will need to be placed in the freezer for an hour before baking, so plan accordingly. Serve with fresh strawberries or melted keto-friendly chocolate dipping sauce.

Other recipes that you might want to make the day before to lighten the load on the holiday itself can include:

Coco Keto Peanut Butter Fudge (0.9 grams net carbs)
Fudgy Ricotta Brownies and Chocolate Frosting (4 grams net carbs)
Keto Raspberry Cheesecake (2 grams net carbs)
Keto Creme Brulee (5.9 grams net carbs)
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cake (7.1 grams net carbs)
Keto No Bake Cheesecake (11.1 grams net carbs)
Keto Nutella Cookie Cups (2.3 grams net carbs)
Keto Chocolate Truffles (7 grams net carbs)
Flourless Chocolate Cake (4.2 grams net carbs)
Keto Coconut Cream Tart with Raspberry Sauce (5.7 grams net carbs)

Keto Sweet Treats Don’t Have to Be Complex

These dessert recipes give you plenty of ways to add sweet treats to your Valentine’s Day meal. With the right recipes, you don’t have to sacrifice flavor or spend hours in the kitchen preparing your final course to make an impressive and flavorful dessert. Sometimes, the simplest recipes and ideas are the best ones!

Ashley Simpson

Ashley Simpson is a freelance writer dedicated to helping people improve their lives -- in every way possible. She understands that food and diet are necessary components to a healthy lifestyle and experiments with both. When she isn't typing away, she enjoys spending time with her husband and son.