And given how bitter unsweetened chocolate is, you need to add some kind of sweetener. To keep it low in carbs, that usually means a sugar free sweetener such as a mixture of stevia and erythritol. This recipe is simple: just five ingredients combined together on the stovetop.
Most of our low carb or keto chocolate recipes call for unsweetened cocoa powder or unsweetened chocolate bars. Some recipes might call for 80% cocoa or higher chocolate bars. If using commercially sweetened chocolates, please refer to our sweetener guide. Maltitol is ubiquitous in commercial chocolate bars and is not recommended.
Unsweetened chocolate is ideal for baking. Try these recipes with unsweetened chocolate next time you crave a bittersweet dessert. I am a pecan pie lover...this is my twist on pecan pie. I use almonds instead of pecans and golden syrup instead of corn syrup. Both chocolate and Armagnac make this tart really special.
Low-Carb No-Bake Chocolate Coconut Bars. These Low-Carb No-Bake Chocolate Coconut Bars are made with walnuts, cashews, coconut, natural peanut butter, and dark chocolate. They are gluten-free and very delicious! This bar recipe will become your favorite of all the low-carb snacks!