Sugar-Free Creamy Coconut Lemon Dessert Cups
• Sugar-Free • Low-Carb • Diabetic-Friendly
Light, creamy, and refreshing—these little dessert cups are a perfect no-bake treat that feels indulgent but stays low-carb & diabetic-friendly 💛
🥣 Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup coconut cream
- ¼ cup powdered erythritol (or monk fruit)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (fresh)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Whip the Cream
- Beat heavy cream until soft peaks form
2️⃣ Mix Base
- In another bowl, combine:
coconut cream, sweetener, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla
3️⃣ Combine
- Gently fold whipped cream into coconut mixture
4️⃣ Chill
- Spoon into cups
- Refrigerate 1–2 hours until set
5️⃣ Finish
- Top with shredded coconut (lightly toasted if you like!)
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Add a few berries 🍓
- Sprinkle crushed nuts for crunch
- Drizzle sugar-free white chocolate
📊 Nutrition (Approx. per serving)
- Calories: 220
- Net Carbs: ~3g
- Fat: 22g
- Protein: 2g
💡 Blood Sugar Tips
- Low carb + high fat = slower glucose response
- Coconut adds fiber to help balance digestion
- Keep portions moderate for best control
Pro Tips
- Use powdered sweetener to avoid grainy texture
- Chill well for best thickness
- Adjust lemon juice to taste (more = tangier)
