Description
Satisfy your sweet cravings with these delicious Keto Low Carb Peanut Butter Cups! They offer the same rich chocolate coating and creamy peanut butter filling as traditional peanut butter cups—but without the unnecessary carbs and sugars. Made with natural peanut butter and sugar-free chocolate, these homemade treats are the perfect guilt-free indulgence for anyone on a keto or low-carb diet.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup natural peanut butter (unsweetened, no added sugar)
- ½ cup sugar-free chocolate chips (Lily’s or ChocZero recommended)
- 2 tbsp coconut oil (for a smooth, creamy texture)
- 1 tbsp powdered erythritol (or your preferred keto-friendly sweetener)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar-free chocolate chips and coconut oil. Heat in 20-second intervals, stirring each time, until smooth.
- Create the first layer: Pour half of the melted chocolate into mini cupcake liners or silicone molds, filling them about ¼ full. Place in the freezer for 10 minutes to harden.
- Prepare the peanut butter filling: In a bowl, mix peanut butter, erythritol, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add the peanut butter layer: Spoon about ½ teaspoon of the peanut butter mixture onto the hardened chocolate layer and smooth it out gently.
- Top with remaining chocolate: Pour the rest of the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer, ensuring it’s fully covered.
- Freeze again: Place the cups back in the freezer for 15-20 minutes until fully set.
- Enjoy! Store in the refrigerator for a firm texture or at room temperature for a softer consistency.
Notes
- Use a silicone mold for easy removal.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less erythritol.
- Experiment with different nut butters like almond or macadamia for a unique flavor.
- For extra crunch, mix in crushed nuts or unsweetened coconut flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes (chilling time)
- Category: 90
- Method: Freezing/No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 peanut butter cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g (only naturally occurring from peanuts)
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g (Net Carbs: 1g)
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg