Last Updated on October 24, 2022 by Toya
Learn how to make this easy keto strawberry sauce that makes the perfect topping for keto cheesecakes, keto pancakes or keto ice creams.
This strawberry sauce is made with only 4 ingredients and contains only 1.5 grams of net carbs per serving.
Are strawberries OK on keto?
Yes, strawberries, which are lower in carbs than most other fruits are okay to have on keto. There are 8.22. grams of net carbs in every cup of whole strawberries which makes them great for many keto recipes.
Tips to make strawberry sauce
- You can blend the strawberries once they’ve cooked for a smoother sauce.
- You can also chop your strawberries before cooking them.
- Fresh strawberries are best for this recipe, however, if you’re using frozen strawberries, make sure you thaw them out as you do no want the extra moisture in the recipe.
Ingredients for the sugar free strawberry sauce
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon of swerve sweetener
How to make keto strawberry sauce
First gather all of your ingredients in one place.
To make the strawberry sauce, combine strawberries, and lemon juice in a saucepan.
Cook over medium heat for 10 – 12 minutes or until the strawberries are tender, making sure to stir every now and then.
Then mash the strawberries with a fork and cook until you have a thick sauce.
Stir in vanilla and sweetener and set aside until you’re ready to drizzle your pancakes or cheesecakes with strawberry sauce.
How to store strawberry sauce
Once your no sugar added strawberry sauce is done, allow it to cool, then use what you need and place the rest in tightly sealed jars. Place them in the fridge for up to 5 days.
What to serve with keto sauce made of strawberries
You can serve this with many keto recipes including:
- Keto strawberry pancakes
- Keto almond flour pancakes
- Keto cheesecakes
- Keto vanilla ice cream

4 Ingredient Keto Strawberry Sauce
Learn how to make this easy keto strawberry sauce that makes the perfect topping for keto cheesecakes, keto pancakes or keto ice creams.
Ingredients
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon of swerve sweetener
- ⅛ teaspoon of xanthan gum, for thicker sauce
Instructions
- First gather all of your ingredients in one place.
- To make the strawberry sauce, combine strawberries and lemon juice in a saucepan.
- Cook until the strawberries are tender, then mash the strawberries with a fork and cook until you have a thick sauce.
- Stir in vanilla and sweetener and set aside until you’re ready to drizzle your pancakes or cheesecakes with strawberry sauce.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1/8 cupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 8.9Total Fat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0.7mgCarbohydrates: 1.9gNet Carbohydrates: 1.5gFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1.2gProtein: 0.1g