Sugar free chocolate covered strawberries are the perfect low carb dessert for Valentine's Day, date night, or anytime you're craving something sweet but without the sugar crash. With just a few ingredients and less than 15 minutes of prep, you can whip up a batch of keto chocolate dipped strawberries that look super impressive!
Use the recipe video below to follow along step-by-step!
Why You'll Love These Sugar Free Chocolate Covered Strawberries
- Keto & low carb approved - made with sugar-free chocolate chips like Lily's or Lakanto
- Quick & easy - done in 15 minutes with no baking
- Perfect for Valentine's Day or any occasion
- Customizable - add your favorite low carb toppings or drizzle with white chocolate
Looking for more sugar free dessert recipes? You'll also love our chocolate covered almonds, chocolate mousse, and peanut butter fudge.
Ingredient Notes
You only need 3 basic ingredients to make sugar-free chocolate strawberries, but feel free to dress them up with fun keto-friendly toppings.
- Sugar-free chocolate chips - Use your favorite keto brand like Lily's or Lakanto (semi-sweet, dark, or milk chocolate varieties work)
- Coconut oil - Helps the chocolate melt smoothly
- Fresh strawberries - Washed and completely dried
- Optional toppings - Unsweetened shredded coconut, chopped nuts, crushed freeze-dried berries, sugar-free sprinkles, or cocoa powder
Variations
- Keto white chocolate drizzle - Melt sugar-free white chocolate chips and drizzle over cooled berries. Add a touch of red food coloring to make a pink version!
- Make a variety plate - Use extra chocolate to dip raspberries, almonds, or macadamia nuts.
- Use a candy mold - Pour extra melted chocolate into a mold to create homemade keto candy.
Equipment You'll Need
- Microwave-safe mixing bowl
- Spatula
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper or foil
Equipment
- Microwave
- Medium sized mixing bowl
- Cookie sheet
- Parchment paper or foil
- Spatula
How to Make Sugar-Free Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Step 1: Wash & Dry
Rinse strawberries and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels. Moisture will prevent the chocolate from sticking.
Step 2: Prep Tray
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
Step 3: Melt Chocolate
Add sugar-free chocolate chips and coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted (about 2-2½ minutes total).
Step 4: Dip Strawberries
Hold each strawberry by the stem and dip ⅔ of the way into the chocolate. Let the excess drip off.
Step 5: Add Toppings
Before the chocolate sets, dip or sprinkle with your favorite garnishes.
Step 6: Chill
Place dipped strawberries on the lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until set.
Optional: Add Drizzle
Once set, drizzle with melted white or dark sugar-free chocolate. Chill again until hardened.
Recipe Tips
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Use completely dry berries to help chocolate stick.
- Serve the same day for the freshest look and flavor. Strawberries will keep for 2-3 days in the fridge, though the stems may wilt.
FAQs
Are chocolate covered strawberries keto?
Yes, if made with sugar-free chocolate chips and no added sugar, chocolate covered strawberries can fit into a keto or low carb lifestyle. Just be mindful of the portion size and net carbs in the berries and chocolate.
What chocolate should I use for low carb or keto chocolate covered strawberries?
Look for sugar-free chocolate chips like Lily's, Lakanto, or ChocZero. Choose dark or semi-sweet varieties to keep the carb count lower.
How many carbs are in low carb chocolate covered strawberries?
Carbs will vary based on the size of the strawberries and the brand of chocolate used. On average, one sugar-free chocolate dipped strawberry has about 2-4 net carbs.
Can I use a double boiler instead of the microwave?
Absolutely! If you prefer not to use a microwave, melt the chocolate over a double boiler on the stovetop for more control.
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Recipe
Low Carb Chocolate Covered Strawberries (Sugar Free)
Ingredients
- 9 oz 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
- 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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