There is a lot to look forward to in fall. For starters, the crisp air brings on beautiful changing leaves, apples are ready to be harvested, and of course, an abundance of pumpkin spice flavored things start coming out. Following a diet can be really hard especially when you want to indulge in seasonal treats!
Pumpkin spice lattes, scones, and other treats are certainly delicious, however, if you follow the keto diet you know that these treats are not allowed. This is because many of these snacks are loaded with sugar and carbs. This year you won’t have to feel left out. Here are the best pumpkin spice keto snacks you can enjoy all season long!
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Bite into luxuriously soft keto bread this fall. This bread is thriving with pumpkin and has the perfect balance of sweet, and spicy flavors.
Almond flour and coconut flour are the two main ingredients that help make this recipe low-carb. Further, the bread is sweetened with a keto-friendly sweetener and contains fresh flavors of pumpkin thanks to pumpkin puree.
https://greenandketo.com/keto-pumpkin-bread PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: GREEN AND KETO
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Enjoy the delicious flavors of pumpkin pie in a cupcake! These cupcakes have a creamy pumpkin pie filling and are topped with a keto-friendly whipped cream.
Not only do these cupcakes contain pumpkin puree but they also contain pumpkin pie spice! Each cupcake is approximately 70 calories and only 3 net carbs.
https://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/low-carb-pumpkin-pie-cupcakes/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: ALL DAY I DREAM ABOUT FOOD
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While your friends are heading to Starbucks to get their PSL fix, try making your own keto version at home! This recipe proves how it’s actually quite easy to do too.
You’ll need to prepare the drink in a saucepan on the stovetop but rest assured, it comes together in just 2 minutes! Double the recipe and make one for you and your best friend.
https://prepareandnourish.com/easy-2-minute-keto-pumpkin-spice-latte-low-carb-paleo-gaps/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=tailwind_tribes&utm_content=tribes&utm_term=476961336_16789058_272537 PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: PREPARE AND NOURISH
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Pancakes are one of the best foods to eat for breakfast especially on the weekend! But pancakes don’t have to be only a breakfast food, you can enjoy them for a snack too!
Go ahead, and try something different this fall and dig into a plate of delicious pumpkin pancakes. The pancakes have a true pumpkin flavor thanks to pumpkin puree and are ultra fluffy thanks to ingredients like softened cream cheese and heavy whipping cream.
https://lowcarbcrave.com/keto-pumpkin-pancakes/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: LOW CARB CRAVE
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The next time you have a strong sweet tooth craving make this delicious pecan pumpkin spice cake! It’s conveniently prepared in a mug which means it’s the perfect portion for one!
Further, this mug cake requires less than 5 minutes to prepare and cook. Don’t be surprised when other family members start begging for their own mug cake!
https://sugarlesscrystals.com/recipe/pecan-pumpkin-spice-keto-mug-cake/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: SUGARLESS CRYSTALS
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Are you searching for a sinfully delicious snack? These keto pumpkin cheesecake bars have your name written all over them!
The bars start with a keto-friendly almond flour crust. The middle layer is a lavish cheesecake and then the bars are finished with a top pumpkin layer. They do require about 30 minutes of prep and additional time spent in the oven, but the effort will be well worth the delicious snacks you’ll be able to enjoy all week long.
https://www.savorytooth.com/pumpkin-cheesecake-bars/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: SAVORY TOOTH
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Sheet cakes are great especially when you need to feed a crowd. Whoever you decided to share this sweet treat with, will surely love it and won’t even notice that it’s keto!
There are a few key ingredients that help to make this cake low carb. Some of these are bleached almond flour, coconut flour, xanthan gum, and erythritol sweetener. Surprisingly, this cake will only require 10 minutes of prep time and just 35 minutes in the oven.
https://www.ibreatheimhungry.com/keto-pumpkin-spice-sheet-cake-low-carb/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: I BREATHE I’M HUNGRY
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If you thought you had to give up all things sweet and delicious while following the keto diet, think again! This recipe proves that you can still indulge in deliciously sweet pastries like a danish guilt-free.
With a few simple ingredient substitutes, it can be done effortlessly. This recipe yields 10 danish pastries and requires just 30 minutes of your time. Before you know it you’ll be able to sip a hot keto drink while enjoying your danish.
https://keenforketo.com/keto-pumpkin-spice-cream-cheese-danish/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=tailwind_tribes&utm_content=tribes&utm_term=752949062_30821936_631750 PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: KEEN FOR KETO
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Dig into a velvety smooth pumpkin cheesecake this fall. This no-bake recipe is especially easy and the ingredient list is simple too. Keep in mind, each slice of cheesecake is about 7 net carbs which is a lot better in comparison to store-bought cheesecake.
Enjoy it for a snack this fall season and then make it again for Thanksgiving! Your family members will surely love it too.
https://www.meganseelinger.com/blog/ketopumpkincheesecake PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: MEGAN SEELINGER
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Enjoy the flavors of cheesecake in a luxurious mousse. This no-bake recipe comes together in 15 minutes. Then you’ll need to refrigerate the mousse for 1 hour before digging in.
You’ll love that this simple recipe only requires 6 ingredients. Among those ingredients are unsweetened pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice which work together to give you that true delicious pumpkin spice flavor.
https://peaceloveandlowcarb.com/keto-pumpkin-cheesecake-mousse/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: PEACE LOVE AND LOW CARB
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Fat bombs are awesome snacks because they can help you hit your macros for the day. This fall, be sure to try these delicious pumpkin spice cheesecake fat bombs.
This easy recipe requires 5 simple ingredients. Keep in mind you’ll need to freeze the fat bombs so you may want to prepare them on the weekend to have quickly accessible snacks all week. For more fat bomb recipes check out these Fat Bomb Recipes To Fuel You On A Keto Diet.
https://www.mommafitlyndsey.com/2018/09/12/keto-fat-bomb-recipe/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: MOMMA FIT LYNDSEY
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Much like pancakes, waffles are commonly enjoyed for breakfast. But they too make an excellent snack! Waffles are traditionally carb-heavy but this recipe swaps a few ingredients such as regular flour for almond flour to help keep these low-carb.
These waffles get a fall upgrade and are filled with flavors of pumpkin and fragrant spices of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamon. In 20 minutes or less, you can dig into these delicious waffles.
https://simplysohealthy.com/pumpkin-low-carb-almond-flour-waffle-recipe/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: SIMPLY SO HEALTHY
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One of the easiest ways to cut carbs, especially when it comes to pie is to ditch the crust! Will ditching the crust hinder your pie experience? Certainly not!
This keto pumpkin pie is full of flavor and creamy texture. Erythritol sweetens the pie perfectly so you can dig in guilt-free whenever you want.
https://www.thatslowcarb.com/crustless-pumpkin-pie-recipe/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: THAT’S LOW CARB
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If you can’t give up that beloved pie crust try this recipe! The bite-sized portions make these keto pumpkin pies perfect for snacking.
The crust is made with 4 simple ingredients and the filling requires just 5 ingredients! They may be great for snacking but they would also make an excellent dessert for Thanksgiving too.
https://joyfilledeats.com/mini-pumpkin-pies/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: JOY FILLED EATS
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Muffins are great for on-the-go snacks. They are also great options for a quick breakfast and in some cases can even be served as dessert! Unfortunately, traditional muffins are loaded with carbs and sometimes sugar too. Thankfully there are recipes like this that will allow you to indulge in your favorites without sacrificing your diet.
These keto pumpkin cream cheese muffins will not disappoint. They’re the perfect balance of sweet and spicy and will certainly quench your pumpkin spice craving.
https://greenandketo.com/keto-pumpkin-cream-cheese-muffins PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: GREEN AND KETO
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Cookies are hard to resist especially when the snack cravings hit hard. This time reach for a cookie guilt-free with this recipe!
Whether you’re out and about or relaxing at home, be sure to have these delicious cookies on hand so that you don’t derail your diet. If you’re willing to share, your family will love these too and they won’t even notice that they comply with your diet.
https://www.easylivingtoday.com/keto-pumpkin-spice-cookies/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=tailwind_tribes&utm_content=tribes&utm_term=473030320_16580588_165594 PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: EASY LIVING TODAY
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This recipe puts a fun fall twist on a classic chocolate chip cookie. These may look like ordinary chocolate chip cookies, however, they’re filled with delicious pumpkin spice flavor!
Additionally, they’re keto-friendly and gluten-free thanks to ingredients like almond flour. The cookies are sweetened with sugar-free maple syrup and have enough sugar-free chocolate chips to make them irresistibly good!
https://peaceloveandlowcarb.com/keto-pumpkin-spice-chocolate-chip-cookies/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: PEACE LOVE AND LOW CARB
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The flavors of your favorite fall beverage, the PSL can now be enjoyed in a delicious snack ball! These keto snack balls are infused with pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice.
You’ll be happy to discover that this is a no-bake recipe and they can be ready to eat in just 5 minutes. It’s important to note that once prepared, the snack balls must be kept refrigerated at all times.
https://thebigmansworld.com/no-bake-paleo-vegan-pumpkin-spice-latte-energy-balls-keto-low-carb/ PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: THE BIG MAN’S WORLD
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A scone would be the perfect pairing to a bulletproof coffee. So go ahead and make a batch of these delicious keto pumpkin pecan scones and curl up with your favorite book.
You’ll need a few keto-friendly ingredients such as almond flour and swerve sweetener. Further, this recipe provides several tips and tricks to ensure your baking experience is stress-free.
https://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/pumpkin-scones-with-cinnamon-glaze-low-carb-and-gluten-free PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: ALL DAY I DREAM ABOUT FOOD
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Transitioning from summer to fall isn’t always easy. You may not be ready to give up your sunny beach days, however, keto ice cream will surely help!
Ditch the store-bought ice cream because they’re loaded with sugar. Instead, whip together this sinfully delicious pumpkin spice fat bomb ice cream. Share it with your family or keep it all to yourself, we don’t judge!
https://www.healthfulpursuit.com/2015/11/no-sugar-pumpkin-spice-fat-bomb-ice-cream-keto/#more-28852 PHOTOS AND RECIPE HERE: HEALTHFUL PURSUIT
Clarissa loves experimenting with food of all cultures to make unique healthy dishes. When she’s not browsing Pinterest for new recipe inspiration she likes to pick up a DIY project and use her creative hands to make art or crafts. In her down time you can find her watching the latest documentaries on Netflix or going for nature walks.