Low Carb Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars Recipe (2024)

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I’m pretty sure thisLow Carb Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars Recipe is my new favorite! If you are a fan of the chocolate and peanut butter or almond butter combo, this recipe is a must try! This definitely ranks up there with our Keto Buckeyes Chocolate and Peanut Butter Balls Recipe! Oh, my word it’s good!

These peanut butter bars would be an excellent party idea too. No one would ever guess they are sugar-free. You can’t even tell the difference. If anyone ever tells you that the keto diet is boring or restrictive, just show them recipes like these. You might just convert them over!

If you don’t want to use peanut butter, you can always use almond butter, cashew butter or even sunflower seed butter too! All of them taste pretty good! The printable version of this recipe is at the very bottom of this post.

Keto Buckeyes Chocolate and Peanut Butter Balls Recipe

Low Carb Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars Recipe Ingredients

Low Carb Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars Recipe Instructions

  1. In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt peanut butter and butter. Typically takes about 90 seconds depending on your microwave. Set for 45 seconds, stir. Set for another 45 seconds, stir. If not melted at this point, add an additional 15 seconds until melted.
  2. To the melted butter add sweetener and vanilla, mix until combined.
  3. Add in almond and coconut flour, stir until incorporated.
  4. Place mixture in a lined 8×8 baking dish or brownie pan. If using a brownie pan this is enough dough to fill all 12 spots measured out in a tablespoon.
  5. Flatted dough with spoon or glass cup.
  6. Set aside in refrigerate and allow 10-15 minutes for them to firm up.
  7. Meanwhile, melt 3 oz. Homemade Sugar-Free Chocolate Chips and Coconut Oil in a small saucepan over low heat. You can also melt in the microwave. Start with 30 seconds, continuing to add 15 seconds until melted. Stir to combine.
  8. Pour chocolate mixture over the peanut butter mixture. Making sure a nice thin layer is evenly coated the bars.
  9. Place back in refrigerator or freezer for 5-10 minutes until chocolate has hardened.
  10. Remove from the pan, cut if using an 8×8 baking dish and enjoy!

This is the exact brownie pan we used for this recipe. I LOVE THIS PAN!

Low Carb Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars Recipe Nutrition

Serves 12

Calories 52, Total C 2.6g, Fiber 0.4g, Net C 2.2g, Sugars 0.3g, Fat 4.4g, Protein 0.6g

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Low Carb Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Servings 12 servings

Calories 52

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt peanut butter and butter. Typically takes about 90 seconds depending on your microwave. Set for 45 seconds, stir. Set for another 45 seconds, stir. If not melted at this point, add an additional 15 seconds until melted.

  • To the melted butter add sweetener and vanilla, mix until combined.

  • Add in almond and coconut flour, stir until incorporated.

  • Place mixture in a lined 8x8 baking dish or brownie pan. If using a brownie pan this is enough dough to fill all 12 spots measured out in a tablespoon.

  • Flatted dough with spoon or glass cup.

  • Set aside in refrigerate and allow 10-15 minutes for them to firm up.

  • Meanwhile, melt 3 oz. Homemade Sugar-Free Chocolate Chips and Coconut Oil in a small saucepan over low heat. You can also melt in the microwave. Start with 30 seconds, continuing to add 15 seconds until melted. Stir to combine.

  • Pour chocolate mixture over the peanut butter mixture. Making sure a nice thin layer is evenly coated the bars.

  • Place back in refrigerator or freezer for 5-10 minutes until chocolate has hardened.

  • Remove from the pan, cut if using an 8x8 baking dish and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 52 | Carbohydrates: 2.6g | Protein: 0.6g | Fat: 4.4g | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.3g

Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy.

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Low Carb Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What peanut butter has the least amount of carbs? ›

Brand/ProductNet CarbsAdded Oil
Smart Balance Creamy Peanut Butter5gYes
Jif Creamy Peanut Butter5gYes
Skippy Creamy Peanut Butter4gYes
Justin's Classic Peanut Butter5gYes
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How much peanut butter can I eat a day on keto? ›

You can enjoy two tablespoons of this popular spread at a time, even up to five tablespoons, without going over 50 grams of carbs in a day (the upper limit for the standard keto diet) and getting kicked out of ketosis. Also, this amount should leave room for other foods even after eating peanut butter.

How do you eat peanut butter without carbs? ›

Spread it on keto-friendly bread, mix it into smoothies, or incorporate it into desserts with almond or coconut flour. For creative peanut butter recipes and ideas, explore our Quora Space on Keto and Nut Butters. Peanut Butter actually goes perfectly with the keto diet.

Why are peanuts not allowed on keto diet? ›

Peanuts have a relatively higher carb content than other nuts, making them less suitable for those following a keto lifestyle.

What is the best peanut butter for diabetics to eat? ›

Incorporating Peanut Butter into Your Diabetes Diet

Choose natural peanut butter: Look for natural peanut butter options that do not contain added sugars, oils, or preservatives. Alpino peanut butter is a great choice as it is made with only natural ingredients and has low sugar content.

Are carbs in peanut butter bad for you? ›

Low in carbs

Pure peanut butter contains only 20% carbs, making it suitable for a low carb diet. It also causes a very low rise in blood sugar, making it a good option for people with type 2 diabetes ( 7 ).

Is 3 tablespoons of peanut butter a day too much? ›

That means sticking to the recommended serving size of two tablespoons, or close to that amount. Eating peanut butter every day could become an issue if someone is eating far too much of it and exceeding their daily limit of saturated fat, per the Cleveland Clinic.

Is popcorn okay for keto? ›

Net carbs are calculated by taking the total grams of carbohydrate in a food and subtracting the amount of fiber. In this case, popcorn contains 6 grams of carbs per 1 cup serving and 1.2 grams of fiber, bringing the net carbs per serving to 4.8 grams. Yes friends, popcorn is indeed a keto food.

Can I have a banana on keto? ›

Bananas. Bananas may be great for muscle recovery, reducing bloat, and calming an upset stomach, but they're on the list of foods you can't eat on the keto diet. With 25g of carbs per 100g serving, bananas are too high in carbs.

Is Jif peanut butter low carb? ›

Jif Natural Creamy Peanut Butter 7g Protein (2 tbsp) contains 8g total carbs, 5g net carbs, 16g fat, 7g protein, and 190 calories.

Can I have pickles on keto? ›

Pickles can be keto-friendly as long as they don't contain added sugar. In general, you should select dill or sour pickles but avoid sweet, candied, and bread and butter ones.

Can you eat tomatoes on keto? ›

Can you eat tomatoes on the keto diet? "Tomatoes are keto," says Abby Langer, R.D., author of Good Food, Bad Diet. "They're low in carbs, so they fit perfectly into keto." One whole medium tomato contains roughly 5 grams of carbohydrates, of which 1.5 grams are fiber and 3 grams are sugar.

Is Raisins good for keto? ›

The short answer to whether or not raisins are acceptable on a Keto diet is, “No.” While raisins have some health benefits, their high sugar, high carb content eliminate them from the Keto-approved food list.

Is cheese okay for keto? ›

You can eat high fat foods like cheese on the Keto diet. Cheddar, Gouda, goat cheese, and blue cheese are the best to consider. Cheese to avoid on Keto are cottage cheese and low fat and processed varieties.

Which peanut butter can you eat on keto? ›

Simply Smooth and Simply Crunchy are two of the best no-stir spreads you can stock in your pantry before starting a keto diet. Two tablespoons of Simply Smooth or Simply Crunchy contains only 4 grams of net carbs (7g carbs - 3g fiber) with 0g added sugars.

What is the best nut butter for low carb diet? ›

Macadamia nut butter comes top of the list because of its incredibly low carb content compared to all other nuts. Macadamia nuts also contain a very important mineral, manganese, an enzyme that's involved in antioxidant activity in almost every cell in your body.

Is Skippy peanut butter low carb? ›

Common brands like Jif and Skippy ballpark at around a similar number for carbs (eight grams and six grams, respectively), but both products have added sugars. You can definitely still have some while on keto, but opting for naturally sweetened versions is still your best bet.

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