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Best No Bake Keto Peanut Butter Bars Recipe
By Greta Simmons
You’re going to love this no bake keto peanut butter bar recipe. Peanut butter and chocolate are the dream team when it comes to treats. These yummy no-bake keto peanut butter bars will be your family’s favorite keto treat. They are also super easy to make.
The best thing about this no bake keto peanut butter bar recipe is they are completely sugar-free and require only 6 ingredients.
Ingredients for no bake keto peanut butter bars recipe
To make the Peanut Butter Bar:
- 3/4 cup of melted butter
- 3/4 cup of melted peanut butter
- 1/4 cup of Swerve Sweetener
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup of blanched almond flour
- 1/4 tsp of salt
To prepare the Chocolate Glaze:
- 3 ounces of sugar-free dark chocolate (chopped)
- 1/4 cup of Swerve Sweetener
- 2 Tbsp of butter
How to make these no bake keto peanut butter bars
To make the no-bake keto peanut butter bars follow the step by step recipe given below:
#1. Grease an 8X8 inches or 9x9 inches pan with butter, ghee, or coconut oil.
#2. Mix melted peanut butter, melted butter, vanilla, sweetener, and salt in a large bowl until fully combined.
#3. Stir in almond flour to the mixture until it comes together to form a dough (it should have a dough-like consistency and not a batter).
#4. Press the dough evenly and firmly into the baking pan. (To make sure the dough is pressed evenly cover it with parchment paper or wax paper and then use a flat-bottomed glass vessel or measuring cup to press it).
#5. Set a heatproof bowl over a pan of barely simmering water. Add the chopped chocolate, butter, and sweetener.
#6. Stir until the chocolate and butter melts completely and combines to form a smooth glaze.
#7. Pour the glaze over the peanut butter dough that was earlier set in the baking pan. Use a knife or spatula to spread it evenly to the edges.
#8. Refrigerate for an hour or until they set.
Nutritional information
Serving: 16 bars
Calories: 290, Fat: 26g, Protein: 7g, Fiber: 3g, Carbs: 11g, Net Carbs: 4g
Bonus Tips for this No Bake Keto Peanut Butter Bars Recipe
1. Time to set: Give these no-bake peanut butter bars plenty of time to set in the refrigerator. This allows the chocolate and peanut butter to solidify together so they taste similar to Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.
2. For a softer chocolate layer: Mix in a Tbsp of coconut oil to the chocolate glaze. This will make the top chocolate layer softer after it sets in the refrigerator to give your no-bake peanut butter bars a soft and creamy texture.
3. Use a mixer: To get a smoother creamy consistency, use a mixer to make the dough as you combine the butter, peanut butter, sweeteners, and vanilla.
4. Use Almond Butter: You can use almond butter instead of peanut butter if you like to further reduce the carb count. While 2 tablespoon of peanut butter contains 3.5 grams of carbs, the same quantity of almond butter has only 2.5 grams of carbs. Of course, the taste will be a bit different.
5. Freeze the peanut butter dough: While you prepare the chocolate glaze, let the pan with peanut butter dough freeze for a while. This will harden the dough and make it easier for you to spread the glaze evenly.
6. Parchment paper lining: Instead of greasing the pan to freeze the bar, line it with parchment paper to remove the bar faster. You can also cut it into small pieces without getting all messy.
How to store no bake keto peanut butter bars
This keto peanut butter bars recipe uses everything that has a good shelf life. This makes the peanut bars convenient to store for a long period without spoiling.
I would suggest you store these no bake peanut butter bars in the refrigerator packed inside an air-tight container. These peanut butter bars can be stored at room temperature, but heat can melt the top layer turning the bars soft and soggy.
How to freeze these no bake keto peanut butter bars
These peanut butter bars freeze well for up to 4 months. Pack them in an airtight container or wrap the bars tightly in a plastic cling wrap to prevent them from freezer burn.
You can also wrap them in plastic cling wrap individually so you can enjoy them as an occasional treat over the course of a couple of months.
When you’re ready to serve them, set them out at room temperature for 3 or 4 hours. Alternatively, you can set them in the fridge and they will dethaw in about a day.
How to make keto peanut butter bars with coconut flour
You can also make these no bake keto peanut butter bars with coconut flour. Coconut flour works well, but it absorbs more liquid. Our goal is to get dough with the same consistency to make the bars.
Follow the steps below to use coconut flour:
1. Substitute the 3/4 cup almond flour with just 1/4 cup of coconut flour.
2. Add 1/2 cup water to start.
3. If the dough is too dry, add more liquid until you get the consistency right.
4. If the dough is too wet, add coconut flour one teaspoon at a time until you get the right consistency.
As an added bonus, your peanut butter bars will have a hint of coconut taste.
How to make Keto peanut butter bars with peanut flour
This keto peanut butter bars recipe can be whipped up with peanut flour also if you are a fan of more peanut-flavored treats.
For this recipe, I would recommend using the roasted and defatted variety of peanut flour only. You should use 2 cups of Peanut flour because it has around a one to one conversion with almond flour.
However, it’s important to know that peanut flour is lower in fat and higher in protein than almond flour.
How to make Keto Peanut Butter cups with this recipe
I know you are already smiling. It’s like getting two different treats with one recipe and zero extra effort. These keto peanut butter bars can be magically turned into Keto Peanut Butter cups with a couple of simple tricks.
The recipe is as simple as the original one with a couple of different steps.
1. Prepare the peanut butter bar dough using the same recipe above
2. Portion out the dough into greased muffin tin
3. Put the muffin tin in the fridge for 30 minutes
4. Prepare the chocolate glaze using the instructions above
5. Take the muffin tin out of the fridge and pour the chocolate glaze over the top
6. Set in the refrigerator for 1 hour or until they are set
Take out the muffin tins a few minutes before serving.
You can even use muffin liners so your guests can enjoy these keto peanut butter cups without getting chocolate on their fingers!
Is Peanut Butter Keto?
All-natural peanut butter with no sugar added is keto friendly. A two-tablespoon serving has only 3.5 net carbs.
This makes peanut butter a perfect choice for a low-carb or keto lifestyle. Just make sure you buy peanut butter without any added sugar. Added sugar increases the carb count so make sure you check the label before you put it in your shopping cart.
Many people enjoy peanuts and peanut butter without any problems at all. I am not telling you to dig into the peanut butter every day or completely rely on it for a healthy keto lifestyle, but having a serving or two to satiate your sweet tooth cravings is absolutely ok!
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