These sugar free chocolate covered strawberries are one of my favorite easy treats when I want something that looks special without much work. They're super impressive and take less than 15 minutes of prep.
I've found the biggest secret is getting the strawberries completely dry before dipping so the chocolate actually sticks and sets into a smooth coating.
They're ready with just a few minutes of prep, and you can keep them simple or dress them up with coconut, chopped nuts, or a sugar-free chocolate drizzle.
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Before You Start ..
- These are best the day you make them - They'll keep for a couple of days, but the berries start softening fairly quickly and the stems wilt overnight.
- Dry strawberries are essential - Even a little moisture can keep the chocolate from sticking properly.
- Use a sugar-free chocolate you actually like - We like Lily's brand, and dark, semi-sweet, or milk chocolate-style chips all work well.
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Ingredients You'll Need
See the recipe card for exact quantities.
- Fresh strawberries - Look for firm, ripe berries without soft spots. Wash them ahead of time and make sure they're completely dry before dipping.
- Sugar-free chocolate chips - We've used Lily's and Lakanto, but any sugar-free chocolate you like can work. Dark, semi-sweet, or milk chocolate-style chips are all good options.
- Coconut oil - A small amount helps thin the chocolate so it melts and coats the strawberries more smoothly.
- Optional toppings - Try chopped nuts, unsweetened coconut, freeze-dried berries, sugar-free sprinkles, or a drizzle of another sugar-free chocolate.
How to Make Sugar Free Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Step 1: Wash and dry the strawberries
Rinse the strawberries and gently pat them dry with paper towels. Make sure they're completely dry before dipping so the chocolate sticks properly.
Step 2: Prepare the pan
Line a baking sheet or tray with parchment paper.
Step 3: Melt the chocolate
Add the sugar-free chocolate chips and coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl.
Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each one, until the chocolate is smooth and fully melted.
Step 4: Dip the strawberries
Hold each strawberry by the stem and dip it about ⅔ of the way into the melted chocolate.
Let the excess chocolate drip back into the bowl, then place the strawberry on the prepared pan.
Step 5: Add toppings
If you're adding nuts, coconut, freeze-dried berries, or sprinkles, add them while the chocolate is still soft.
Step 6: Chill until set
Refrigerate the strawberries for at least 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is firm.
If you want to add a contrasting chocolate drizzle, let the first coating set before drizzling more melted chocolate over the top.
Recipe Tips
- Dry the strawberries really well - This is the most important step. Even a little moisture can make the chocolate slide off instead of sticking.
- Melt the chocolate slowly - Stir every 30 seconds and stop heating as soon as it's smooth so it doesn't scorch.
- Leave part of the berry uncovered - Dipping about ⅔ of the strawberry gives you a good balance of chocolate and fruit.
- Add toppings before the chocolate sets - Coconut, nuts, and sprinkles won't stick once the coating has hardened.
- Serve them sooner rather than later - Chocolate covered strawberries look and taste best the same day or the next day.
Variations
- Add a white chocolate drizzle - Melt sugar-free white chocolate and drizzle it over the chilled strawberries.
- Make pink chocolate - Add a small amount of red or pink food coloring to melted sugar-free white chocolate for a Valentine's Day version.
- Add coconut or nuts - Sprinkle unsweetened shredded coconut or finely chopped nuts over the dipped strawberries before the chocolate sets.
- Use freeze-dried berries - Crush freeze-dried strawberries or raspberries and sprinkle them over the chocolate for extra color and berry flavor.
Storage
- Chocolate covered strawberries are best eaten the same day or the next day.
- Store leftovers in a single layer in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. The berries will gradually soften as they sit.
- I don't recommend freezing them because strawberries release moisture as they thaw, which can make both the fruit and chocolate coating watery.
Nutrition & Macros
Per chocolate covered strawberry:
- Calories: about 50-55
- Protein: about 1g
- Total carbs: about 8g
- Fiber: about 3-4g
- Sugar alcohols: about 3g
- Net carbs: about 1.5-2g
- Fat: about 3-4g
- Sugar: about 1-2g
Note: Nutrition is estimated since some of the melted chocolate and coconut oil will remain in the bowl after dipping. The total carb count also includes fiber and sugar alcohols from the sugar-free chocolate.
After subtracting those, each strawberry has about 1.5-2g net carbs. Exact macros will vary with berry size and the brand and amount of chocolate that actually coats each strawberry.
FAQs
Are chocolate covered strawberries sugar free?
They can be. This recipe uses sugar-free chocolate instead of regular sweetened chocolate and doesn't add any regular sugar.
Are chocolate covered strawberries low carb?
Sugar-free chocolate covered strawberries can fit into a low carb diet when you use a low carb chocolate and keep the serving size reasonable. Strawberries naturally contain some carbohydrates, so the exact net carb count depends on the berries and chocolate you use.
Why won't chocolate stick to my strawberries?
The most common reason is moisture on the berries. Wash them first, then dry them very thoroughly before dipping.
Can I make chocolate covered strawberries the night before?
Yes. They're a good make-ahead dessert for the next day. Keep them refrigerated in a single layer and serve within about 24 hours for the best texture and appearance. Make sure the stems are super dry otherwise they'll wilt overnight.
More Low Carb Cookies & Candy
If you're looking for more sugar-free and low carb treats, try our sugar free blondies, sugar free peanut butter cookies, keto rum balls, or low carb peanut butter fudge.
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Recipe
Low Carb Chocolate Covered Strawberries (Sugar Free)
Ingredients
- 9 oz bag chocolate chips (without sugar)
- 16 oz whole strawberries
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Prep: Rinse the strawberries and pat them dry with paper towels. Be sure to dry each berry or else the melted chocolate won't stick. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the chocolate chips and the coconut oil to a medium-sized bowl. Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave, stirring after every 30 seconds until they're completely melted, this will take about 2-2 ½ minutes in total.
- Dip the strawberries ⅔ of the way into the melted chocolate, letting the excess chocolate drip back into the bowl
- As an optional step, before the chocolate hardens you can dip the chocolate strawberries in cocoa powder, sprinkles, nuts, or shredded coconut.
- Lay the low carb chocolate covered strawberries on parchment paper. Once you've finished dipping all of the strawberries, put the baking pan in the fridge until the chocolate hardens for at least ½ hour.
- If you want to drizzle chocolate or white chocolate over the berries, refrigerate the covered strawberries first until the chocolate hardens before drizzling the chocolate over the top. Put the decorated strawberries back in the fridge until they're ready to serve.
- The chocolate dipped strawberries will keep up to 2-3 days in the fridge, but for best results eat them the same day or the next day since strawberries start to get soft quickly and the stems discolor. Go celebrate!
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Notes
- The macros assume you have about 16 strawberries per container.
- The total carb count also includes fiber and sugar alcohols from the sugar-free chocolate. After subtracting those, each strawberry has about 1.5-2g net carbs.
- Any brand of sugar-free chocolate chips will work for this recipe, milk chocolate, semi sweet, or dark chocolate.
- If you have chocolate left over, the melted chocolate also works great with almonds, raspberries, or other types of nuts. Or pour it into a candy mold and make chocolate candy shapes.
- As a chocolate dipped strawberries variation, dip the chocolate in melted white chocolate or use white chocolate to drizzle over the top. To make pink-tinted melted chocolate, melt white chocolate and add a drop or two of red food coloring until it's the desired shade of pink you're looking for.
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