These Low Carb Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups really are a lot like the original peanut butter cups that we all know and love.
However, unlike the original peanut butter cup, this one has no added sugar in it.
Low Carb Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
While this is a sugar free recipe, low carb and keto diet followers can also enjoy this recipe.
I like that this is an easy recipe to make as well!
If you are familiar with my Sugar Free Keto Brownies then you already know that there are some great keto sugar free recipes around here.
This recipe is another great one if you are a follower of this site. Like anything else that is posted here, I suggest eating this one in moderation too.
If you are looking for great tasting low carb recipes, check out my Keto Low Carb Bread. This includes my popular Keto Low Carb Flatbread recipe.
People always ask what can you eat on the keto diet.
Anyone on the diet will tell you that basically you can eat most anything that has no carbohydrates or sugar in it. That can include fat.
This recipe has keto friendly ingredients in it.
It also has low carb and sugar free ingredients in it. Those ingredients include peanut butter and chocolate, two foods that you may have thought would not be friendly to any kind of a diet.
To make this recipe you will need sugar free and keto friendly chocolate chips.
Lately, there have been quite a few options available for this. You can find keto friendly sugar free chocolate chips here (please read the labels to assure that you are getting the right product etc).
You will also need sugar free peanut butter for this recipe.
Sugar free peanut butter is simple to make- you can find my recipe for sugar free peanut butter here. However, you can also buy sugar free (often organic) peanut butter too.
Here are some tips for making your peanut butter cups.
I just mentioned that you can find keto friendly sugar free chocolate chips here (please read the labels to assure that you are getting the right product etc). Also, you can buy sugar free (often organic) peanut butter too.
Here are some more helpful tips for you in this recipe.
- I suggest using cupcake liners to make clean up and transfer easier. Candy liners are another great option for this.
- Adding chopped peanuts can add a bit texture and taste to these. You can also top your candy with chopped nuts for presentation.
- Candy molds can also be used for these peanut butter cups. I suggest spraying them with some kind of nonstick however to make for an easier removal and clean up.
You will need to refrigerate this low carb candy to get them to harden.
However, freezing them will make them harden even faster. I do suggest allowing them to cool down a bit on your countertop before placing these in either one.
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- Easy No Bake Sugar Free Chocolate Cookies.
- Sugar Free Brownie Crackers.
- 3 Ingredient Sugar Free Peanut Butter Cookies.
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- 'Magnolia Style' Sugar Free Chocolate Chip Cookies.
- Sugar Free Chocolate Espresso Mug Cake.
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The recipe for Low Carb Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
As mentioned, sugar free peanut butter is simple to make- you can find my recipe for sugar free peanut butter here. However, you can also buy sugar free (often organic) peanut butter too.
Also mentioned will need sugar free and keto friendly chocolate chips.
You can find quite a few options available for this online. You can find keto friendly sugar free chocolate chips here (please read the labels to assure that you are getting the right product etc).
What you will need to make this recipe for Low Carb Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
- Keto Friendly Sugar Free Chocolate Chips- 1 eight to nine ounce bag.
- Coconut Oil- 1 tablespoon divided.
- Vanilla Extract- ½ teaspoon.
- Sugar Free Peanut Butter- 3 tablespoons.
- Sugar alternative- equivalent to 2 tablespoons of sugar. Liquid is okay to use in this recipe.
- Optional,chopped nuts .
How to make Low Carb Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
- Prep a mini muffin pan for nonstick. Earlier I suggested using cupcake liners to make clean up and transfer easier. Candy liners are another great option for this. Tip: place the muffin pan or mold on top of a rimmed baking sheet to make it easier to transport.
- Use a microwave or double boiler to melt together half of the chocolate chips and half of the coconut oil. If using a microwave, be sure to stop the microwave every 30 second to stir and also use a microwave safe bowl. Double boiler method will need to be continually stirred and on low heat.
- Remove the melted chocolate and carefully stir in the vanilla extract. Then transfer the mixture to each of the prepped cupcake liners (or whatever you have chosen to use). You can use a mini spatula to spread the mixture evenly along the bottom of the cups.
- Allow the chocolate to cool for a few minutes and then transfer it to the refrigerator to harden.
- Meanwhile, blend together the peanut butter and sugar alternative until blended together. You can add chopped nuts here too if desired. Remove the hardened candy from the refrigerator and use a scoop or small spoon to place peanut butter on each candy.
- Repeat the melting chocolate and coconut oil process with the remaining ingredients (leftover chocolate and coconut oil). Then pour the chocolate on top of each of the candy covering the peanut butter. Allow the candy to cool for a few minutes at room temperature and then transfer to the refrigerator until hardened.
The Recipe Card for Low Carb Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Low Carb Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Ingredients
- 9 ounces Sugar Free Chocolate Chips
- 1 tbsp Coconut Oil - divided (½)
- ½ tsp Vanilla Extract
- 3 tbsp Sugar Free Peanut Butter
- 2 tbsp Splenda
Instructions
- Prep a mini muffin pan for nonstick. Earlier I suggested using cupcake liners to make clean up and transfer easier. Candy liners are another great option for this. Tip: place the muffin pan or mold on top of a rimmed baking sheet to make it easier to transport.
- Use a microwave or double boiler to melt together half of the chocolate chips and half of the coconut oil. If using a microwave, be sure to stop the microwave every 30 seconds to stir and also use a microwave safe bowl. The double boiler method will need to be continually stirred and on low heat.
- Remove the melted chocolate and carefully stir in the vanilla extract. Then transfer the mixture to each of the prepped cupcake liners (or whatever you have chosen to use). You can use a mini spatula to spread the mixture evenly along the bottom of the cups.
- Allow the chocolate to cool for a few minutes and then transfer it to the refrigerator to harden. Meanwhile, blend together the peanut butter and sugar alternative until blended together. You can add chopped nuts here too if desired. Remove the hardened candy from the refrigerator and use a scoop or small spoon to place peanut butter on each candy.
- Repeat the melting chocolate and coconut oil process with the remaining ingredients (leftover chocolate and coconut oil). Then pour the chocolate on top of each of the candy covering the peanut butter. Allow the candy to cool for a few minutes at room temperature and then transfer to the refrigerator until hardened.
Recipe Notes
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Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used.
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Nutrition
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Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used.
This easy and delicious recipe for Low Carb Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups are great for anyone following a low carb, sugar free, or keto diet.
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