Quick Keto Blueberry Dessert Recipes: Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth the Low-Carb Way

For those following a ketogenic diet, finding satisfying desserts that align with their dietary restrictions can sometimes feel like a challenge. However, with a little creativity, it's entirely possible to indulge in delicious and guilt-free treats. Blueberries, being relatively low in carbs compared to other fruits, are an excellent choice for keto-friendly desserts. This article explores a variety of quick and easy keto blueberry dessert recipes that will satisfy your sweet cravings without derailing your ketogenic journey.

Keto Blueberry Mug Cake: A Single-Serve Sensation

When that afternoon craving for something sweet hits, the keto blueberry mug cake is the perfect solution. This fluffy, single-serve cake cooks in just one minute in the microwave, making it ideal for those moments when you want a simple and quick dessert. It's a variation on the vanilla keto mug cake, customized with a super fruity blueberry center.

What is a Mug Cake?

A mug cake is a single-serving cake prepared in a mug, cup, or ramekin. It requires minimal preparation time and cooks quickly in the microwave. The use of egg and baking powder helps the cake rise and achieve a fluffy texture.

Why Blueberries?

Blueberries are a fantastic fruit choice for those on a keto diet. They are low in net carbs, packed with antioxidants, and contain high amounts of vitamin C and fiber.

Ingredients You'll Need

To make this low-carb mug cake, you'll need just a few simple ingredients:

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• Almond flour
• Coconut flour
• Baking powder
• Granulated erythritol monk fruit sweetener blend
• Egg (medium if using regular almond flour, large if using super fine almond flour)
• Melted butter
• Vanilla extract
• Fresh blueberries (about 10)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Stir together the dry ingredients (almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and sweetener) in a small bowl. Take care to break up any lumps.
2. In a second bowl, whisk the egg. Then add the melted and cooled butter plus the vanilla extract and whisk until combined.
3. Now, add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir until a smooth batter forms.
4. Grease a mug or ramekin with butter and fill in the batter.
5. Press the blueberries into the center, leaving a little gap at the top. Dusting the blueberries in coconut flour beforehand can prevent them from sinking to the bottom.
6. Microwave for 80 seconds at 900 watts. Cooking times may vary depending on your microwave's wattage (600W = low power). Check for doneness after the recommended time.

Alternative Cooking Methods

• Oven: Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F (electric) or 160°C / 320°F (fan assisted). Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Air Fryer: Set the temperature to 160°C / 320°F and check for doneness after 10 minutes.

Tips for the Perfect Mug Cake

• Mug Size: Choose a mug that holds a minimum of 200ml to prevent overflow.
• Frozen Blueberries: Yes, you can use frozen blueberries. Rinse and pat the berries dry before adding them to the batter.
• Other Berries: Feel free to experiment with other berries like raspberries, blackberries, or cubed strawberries.
• Serving: Mug cakes are best enjoyed immediately. However, you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days or freeze them for up to 3 months.

Keto Blueberry Cobbler: A Warm and Comforting Dessert

For a more substantial and comforting dessert, keto blueberry cobbler is an excellent choice. This recipe captures the essence of summer flavors while remaining low in carbs.

Key Ingredients

• Fresh blueberries
• Lakanto or Swerve sweetener
• Xanthan gum
• Almond flour
• Coconut flour
• Lakanto's Brown Sugar Replacement
• Sour cream
• Egg
• Almond milk
• Melted butter

Making the Blueberry Filling

1. Rinse and pat dry the blueberries.
2. Add the blueberries to a mixing bowl.
3. Mix together the sweetener and xanthan gum, then sprinkle over the berries.
4. Stir gently to combine.
5. Place the berry mixture in a greased 9x9 baking dish or a 10-inch cast iron skillet.

Preparing the Cobbler Topping

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Add all of the topping ingredients to a mixing bowl and stir with a spoon to combine.
3. Some berries are sweeter than others. Taste your blueberries before adding the sweetener. If they seem very sweet on their own, use less sweetener.
4. Sprinkle the topping over the blueberry filling.
5. Bake for about 30 minutes until the topping is golden brown.
6. Let the cobbler cool for at least 20 minutes before serving, but it is best served while it’s still warm.

Important Considerations

• This recipe requires both almond flour and coconut flour. The two flours work differently and both are needed.
• Does blueberry cobbler need to be refrigerated? Yes! After baking you’ll want to keep any leftovers stored in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 3 to 4 days.
• Can I use frozen blueberries? We’ve only tested this recipe using fresh berries, but frozen would likely work.

Keto Blueberry Cheesecake Bars: A No-Bake Delight

These low-carb no-bake blueberry cheesecake bars are perfect for summer entertaining or a treat that doesn’t require you slaving away at the stove. And it can be frozen then defrosted.

Ingredients

• Base: Dry base ingredients (almond flour, sweetener), melted butter.
• Filling: Cream cheese, low carb sweetener, lemon juice, zest, salt, whipping cream.
• Swirl: Frozen blueberries, low-carb sweetener, water, xanthan gum.

Instructions

1. Base: Place all the dry base ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir to combine. Add the melted butter and mix to form a flakey crumb. Line a 8 x 8 inch baking dish with parchment paper. Press the base mix into the bottom and smooth with the back of a spoon to get neat edges.
2. Filling: In a clean large mixing bowl, add the cream cheese, low carb sweetener, lemon juice, zest and salt. Mix with an electric mixer to combine. Taste and adjust the sweetness to your liking. In a separate bowl, whip the cream until thick (but don’t over whisk or it gets super stiff, you want it just under when it splits). Fold the cream through the cream cheese with a spatula to combine.
3. Swirl: In a small saucepan, add the frozen berries, low-carb sweetener and water. (Depending on how icy your blueberries are will depend on the amount of water. Start with 1/2 tbsp and add more if needed. The blueberries will release water as they cook.) Simmer on a medium heat for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and you can squash some of the blueberries with the back of a spatula. Turn off heat, add the xanthan and allow to fully cool to thicken.
4. Assembly: Spoon the cheesecake filling on top of the base and smooth the top with a silicone spatula. Add dollops of cooled blueberries and swirl with a toothpick or the tip of a sharp knife. Place in the fridge to fully set, about 8 hours, or overnight. About an hour before serving place into the freezer to firm up and to make slicing easier. Slice into 9 bars with a sharp knife.

Tips

• TIP #1 Use a good quality thick full fat cream cheese. I like full fat Philadelphia.
• TIP #2 If you find your cheesecake a bit too soft, pop into the freezer for about 30 minutes or to your liking.
• TIP #4 Since this is a no bake recipe and there are no eggs in this cheesecake, you can taste your no bake filling and decide if it is sweet enough for you.

Keto Blueberry Upside-Down Cake

Blueberries are already low in carbs, so it's only fitting to highlight them in the sweet, juicy, caramelized topping that crowns this keto blueberry upside-down cake.

Ingredients

• Brown sugar substitute
• Melted butter
• Almond flour
• Granular sweetener
• Coconut flour
• Protein powder
• Baking powder
• Salt
• Fresh blueberries

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar substitute and melted butter until well combined. Spread over the bottom of the prepared pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, granular sweetener, coconut flour, protein powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. Spread the batter over the blueberry topping as evenly as possible.
4. Bake 30-40 minutes, until the edges are nicely browned and the center is firm to the touch.
5. Remove and let cool 10 minutes, then place a serving platter over the baking pan and invert the cake.
6. Let cake cool completely before cutting into squares.

Keto Blueberry Dump Cake: Effortless and Delicious

This keto berry dump cake has a soft blueberry filling and a soft almond and coconut flour topping.

Ingredients

• Blueberries
• Granulated Sweetener (Lakanto or Swerve)
• Lemon Juice
• Ground Cinnamon
• Coconut flour
• Almond flour
• Baking powder
• Salt
• Melted butter

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375° F. Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish; set aside.
2. Add blueberries, sweetener, and lemon juice to a medium mixing bowl and stir until combined.
3. Spoon the blueberry mixture into your prepared baking dish.
4. In a separate mixing bowl combine the coconut flour, almond flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
5. Sprinkle the coconut flour mixture over the blueberries.
6. Drizzle the melted butter over the top of the flour mixture.
7. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the blueberry filling is bubbly and the top is brown.
8. Cool before serving.

Tips

• You can use fresh or frozen blueberries.
• You may want to play around with the amount of sweetener in the cake.
• Bake your dump cake long enough to allow the top to brown adequately, but not long enough to dry it out.
• You can easily make this dump cake dairy-free if needed.

The Versatility of Keto Blueberry Recipes

The great thing about using fresh blueberries in recipes is that they bring out so much flavor and taste. Being able to whip up a low carb dessert or dish anytime that I want is quite a good feeling. The good news is that the flavor of all of these dishes is so good you won’t even know that they’re keto recipes!

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Other Keto Blueberry Dessert Ideas

• Keto Blueberry Muffins: Light and fluffy homemade muffins that are perfect for brunch or a party.
• Keto Blueberry Donuts: Soft, sweet, and low in carbs, topped with a lightly sweetened lemon icing.
• Keto Blueberry Pancakes: A new favorite cocktail that's perfect for a low-carb brunch.
• Keto Blueberry Jam: Made using a low carb sweetener, this jam recipe is so good! It can be added to any type of low carb bread or the top of a dessert with an almond flour crust.
• Keto Blueberry Scones: A simple scone recipe that's perfect with a cup of tea or coffee.

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