Ohhh yes πβ¨βbright, creamy, high-protein keto lemon truffles coming right up. These are no-bake, sugar-free, and perfect straight from the fridge.
π Keto Lemon Protein Truffles (Sugar-Free)
Yield: 12 truffles
Prep time: 10 minutes
Chill time: 30β45 minutes
Net carbs: ~1.5β2g per truffle
Protein: ~6g per truffle
π§Ύ Ingredients
- 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
- Β½ cup vanilla or unflavored whey protein isolate
- 2 tbsp powdered erythritol or monk fruit
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Β½ tsp vanilla extract
- ΒΌ cup almond flour (for structure)
- Pinch of salt
Optional Coatings
- Unsweetened shredded coconut
- Powdered erythritol
- White keto chocolate drizzle
- Extra lemon zest
π₯£ Instructions
1οΈβ£ Mix Base
In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
2οΈβ£ Flavor & Sweeten
Add lemon juice, zest, vanilla, sweetener, and salt. Mix well.
3οΈβ£ Protein Boost
Stir in protein powder and almond flour until a thick dough forms.
(If too sticky, add 1β2 tbsp more almond flour.)
4οΈβ£ Shape
Scoop and roll into 12 bite-size balls.
5οΈβ£ Coat (Optional)
Roll in coconut, powdered sweetener, or drizzle with keto white chocolate.
6οΈβ£ Chill
Refrigerate 30β45 minutes until firm.
π§ Nutrition Facts (Per Truffle β Estimated)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 95 kcal |
| Fat | 6 g |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Total Carbs | 3 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Net Carbs | 1.5β2 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
π‘ Tips & Variations
- Dairy-free: Use coconut cream + plant protein isolate
- Extra tangy: Add ΒΌ tsp lemon extract
- Higher protein: Replace almond flour with more protein powder (add 1β2 tsp cream if dry)
- Freezer-friendly: Store up to 2 months frozen




