These keto peanut butter cups will cure your sweet tooth craving in an instant! And one thing is for sure - they are absolutely delicious.
Since restarting keto again after my basal cell carcinoma surgery, I have had a ravenous sweet tooth. I know, I know, you are supposed to "slay the sugar dragon" and lose your desire for sweet all together... but I am just not there yet.
Sometimes I just NEED a little bit of something sweet. Prior to
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Now I used to scoff at the idea of "keto friendly" chocolate, and many people have shared their experience with "sugar free" treats being well... "cleansing" (and not in a good way) so I knew I needed to use good ingredients to cute my sweet tooth but not hurt my stomach.
I have found some amazing Keto Chocolate Chips that I put in everything - from baking to topping low carb yogurt to just grabbing a handful to cure my sweet craving.
Now I have one ingredient in here that may raise some eyebrows - but I am going to ask you to not knock it before you try it - and it is pink Himalayan sea salt.
Even though creamy peanut butter has a bit of salt already, I love adding just a pinch of the pink salt to cut the sweetness but also for the added health benefits.
Pink Himalayan Sea salt has 84 minerals and trace elements including calcium, magnesium, potassium, copper, and iron.
It helps you replenish your electrolytes that are often lost on the ketogenic diet. Tastes great and good for you - total win. This is the one I use.
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MACROS:
Upon the recommendation of one of my amazing readers, I have started using the CarbManager App to calculate my recipes.
Please note that in order to have these exact macros, you must use the exact ingredients I have listed.
Each Keto Peanut Butter Cup has:
6g Net Carbs
5g Fiber
13g Fat
4g Protein
158 Calories
NOTE* A blog reader calculated using her specific brands, and her macros were a bit different.
As with everything keto, please make sure you calculate using your specific brands in order to make sure you stay within your macro limits.
For a bit of a different flavor, Perfect Keto has a great low carb nut butter that uses a blend of macadamia nuts, cashews, and coconut butter mixed with MCT oil and real vanilla beans. (Save 15% using promo code MOSCATOMOM)
Keto Peanut Butter Cups
Keto Peanut Butter Cups
Simple and delicious - these Keto Peanut Butter Cups will cure even the strongest sweet tooth!
Ingredients
- 6 oz Keto Chocolate Chips
- ½ cup smooth peanut butter
- 2 tablespoon butter
- ¼ cup powdered Stevia
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon Pink Himalayan Sea Salt
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Combine the peanut butter, Stevia, butter, and salt until smooth.
- In a microwave, melt chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and coconut oil for 30 seconds to a minute, and stir until smooth.
- Drop teaspoonfuls of the chocolate mixture into paper-lined miniature muffin cups.
- Drop a scant teaspoonful of peanut butter mixture into each cup, and top with another teaspoonful of chocolate mixture, spreading it around with the back of the teaspoon to cover the peanut butter mixture.
- Refrigerate until set. Refrigerate in an airtight container to store.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 158Total Fat: 13gCarbohydrates: 11gNet Carbohydrates: 6gFiber: 5gProtein: 4g
Isadora Guidoni says
Peanut butter is so good already, but now I have to try this. And by have, I really mean HAVE, like, it's stronger than me.
Loe DeLoach says
Thank you so much for the recipe and your blog. My sister is in Pensacola! I love it there and visit as often as I can.
Michelle says
Hi. My whole family loves these! I made them with milk chocolate chips for my daughter, as she doesn't like dark chocolate, and all I had to change was adding another tbsp of coconut oil. These will be our go to for fat bombs I'm sure. Thanks for sharing.
Bj says
I Made these with 1/2 creamy an 1/2 crunchy peanut butter and oh my they are so good. Thank you for the recipe.
Kristin says
So good!
Heather says
These are delicious. My daughter has never been a Reese cups fan. She eat these faster than I could make them. We especially love the slightly salty bite from the sea salt. Thank you so much!!
Ashley says
Thanks for sharing this recipe! They are so delicious. I didn't have mini cups, so I just used the regular muffin cups. Even though they don't look at cute as yours, they still taste fantastic. You just helped another mama on a Keto journey. THANK YOU!
Jeanie says
What are the macros or nutritional info on these please?
Moscato Mom says
Upon the recommendation of one of my amazing readers, I have started using the CarbManager App to calculate my recipes. Please note that in order to have these exact macros, you must use the exact ingredients I have listed.
Each Keto Peanut Butter Cup has:
6g Net Carbs
5g Fiber
13g Fat
4g Protein
158 Calories
NOTE* A blog reader calculated using her specific brands, and her macros were a bit different. As with everything keto, please make sure you calculate using your specific brands in order to make sure you stay within your macro limits. 🙂
Mandy says
Bless you for posting these! You are an angel, seriously. I had no problem giving up breads, pastas, whatever, but I AM the cookie monster. I have an alarmingly persuasive sweet tooth. These recipes have helped SO much to keep me on track!!! 🙂
Barb says
Is there a carb count for these?
Moscato Mom says
Upon the recommendation of one of my amazing readers, I have started using the CarbManager App to calculate my recipes. Please note that in order to have these exact macros, you must use the exact ingredients I have listed.
Each Keto Peanut Butter Cup has:
6g Net Carbs
5g Fiber
13g Fat
4g Protein
158 Calories
NOTE* A blog reader calculated using her specific brands, and her macros were a bit different. As with everything keto, please make sure you calculate using your specific brands in order to make sure you stay within your macro limits.
Fidji says
Can’t wait to make these! Any chance you have the nutritional info including serving size? 🙂
Moscato Mom says
Upon the recommendation of one of my amazing readers, I have started using the CarbManager App to calculate my recipes. Please note that in order to have these exact macros, you must use the exact ingredients I have listed.
Each Keto Peanut Butter Cup has:
6g Net Carbs
5g Fiber
13g Fat
4g Protein
158 Calories
NOTE* A blog reader calculated using her specific brands, and her macros were a bit different. As with everything keto, please make sure you calculate using your specific brands in order to make sure you stay within your macro limits.
Kristen says
What kind of peanut butter did you use? Did you use a natural or like skippy? Lol
Moscato Mom says
LOL I used a natural peanut butter with no sugar added 🙂
Christine says
Could you please post in the Nutrition Information?
Unfortunately I cannot seem to get the Lily’s dark chocolate chips locally, so if you could post this info, it would be greatly appreciated!
Moscato Mom says
Hey Christine! One of my amazing readers calculated them out using the CarbManager App - I can't stress enough that these are just an estimate, but here is what she found:
1/2 c peanut butter: 2g total carbs, 1 g net carb, 1 g fiber, 5g fat, 3g protein, 64 cal
0.5 oz lily chips: 9 total carb, 2 net carb, 4g fiber, 4g fat, 1 g protein, 51 cal
1/12 Tbsp coconut oil: 0 carbs, 1 g fat, 10 cal 1/48 c.
Erythritol: 4g total carb, 0 net carbs, No fiber/fat/protein, 4 cal
total per peanut butter cup: total carb: 15g net carb: 3 g fiber: 5 g fat: 10 g protein: 4 g calories: 129 cal
Edit: When I put my exact ingredients into CarbManager I came up with 6 net carbs and 158 calories - this is why it is important to make sure you calculate out YOUR specific ingredients 🙂
Kathy says
I finally made these! AWESOME! I used table salt because I wanted them now. Thank you for this recipe!!
Danielle says
How many net carbs are these?
Moscato Mom says
Upon the recommendation of one of my amazing readers, I have started using the CarbManager App to calculate my recipes. Please note that in order to have these exact macros, you must use the exact ingredients I have listed.
Each Keto Peanut Butter Cup has:
6g Net Carbs
5g Fiber
13g Fat
4g Protein
158 Calories
NOTE* A blog reader calculated using her specific brands, and her macros were a bit different. As with everything keto, please make sure you calculate using your specific brands in order to make sure you stay within your macro limits. 🙂
Christian says
Hi i was wondering if you knew the macros for this recipe 🙂
Moscato Mom says
Upon the recommendation of one of my amazing readers, I have started using the CarbManager App to calculate my recipes. Please note that in order to have these exact macros, you must use the exact ingredients I have listed.
Each Keto Peanut Butter Cup has:
6g Net Carbs
5g Fiber
13g Fat
4g Protein
158 Calories
NOTE* A blog reader calculated using her specific brands, and her macros were a bit different. As with everything keto, please make sure you calculate using your specific brands in order to make sure you stay within your macro limits. 🙂
Sage says
I worked out some nutritional details for each peanut butter cup. I used information from the app.carbmanager.com tool. I can't stress enough that these are just an estimate, but I thought it would be useful so others don't have to repeat the calculation if tracking things with moderate care.
1/24 c peanut butter: 2g total carbs, 1 g net carb, 1 g fiber, 5g fat, 3g protein, 64 cal
0.5 oz lily chips: 9 total carb, 2 net carb, 4g fiber, 4g fat, 1 g protein, 51 cal
1/12 Tbsp coconut oil: 0 carbs, 1 g fat, 10 cal
1/48 c. Erythritol: 4g total carb, 0 net carbs, No fiber/fat/protein, 4 cal
total per peanut butter cup:
total carb:15g
net carb:3 g
fiber: 5 g
fat: 10 g
protein: 4 g
calories: 129 cal
Thanks for the recipe Lynsey! These are a lovely treat. I sprinkled some of the pink salt crystals on top and that was delicious - reminded me of the treats from Whole Foods.
Tamara says
Hi,
I was wondering if its possible to use Erythritol instead of the stevia? If so, how much would you recommend?
Thanks!
Moscato Mom says
You can - and it *should* measure out pretty close to the same. I use them pretty interchangeably. 🙂
Amanda says
Can I use splenda in place of stevia and if so how much???
Moscato Mom says
You can - and generally, they measure pretty close to the same when they are both the same type. i.e. granulated or powdered.
Lauren A. says
Totally delicious!!! I used a triple filtered coconut oil from Trader Joe's, because I don't love everything so coconut-y and it was perfection!! I used a bit more stevia and a bot of powdered erythritol, because I don't love dark chocolate. With those 2 personal tweaks, these came out AMAZING!!! Like the best Reese's I've ever had in my life. THANK you for this wonderful recipe!! Oh, also, I made 14 little cups, so even better macros 🙂 <3
Missy says
Made these yesterday and then had to send my hubby back to store for unsweetened chocolate bar to make more. We didn’t eat them all but wanted extra for the week. These were awesome. I actually used crunchy natural peanut butter and we don’t care for the dark chocolate as much so I added 1/4 cup of confectioners swerve to the chocolate after it was melted and made theses in my mini cheesecake pan and got (12). Thanks again for the wonderful recipe.
Diana says
Our favorite keto dessert! Way better than Reese. You can totally tast the fake in Reese after making your own. Thank you for sharing!
Nancy says
I also use the CarbManager app...love it.
Making these Peanut Butter Cups tomorrow, can wait to taste them ?
Christie H says
I have a question, in regards to the Lily's chocolate chips is there another brand that can be used? The nearest Whole Foods is quite a distance from my home but I do have a Trader Joes/Sprouts/Natural Grocers. Thank you!
Moscato Mom says
I order mine from Amazon because I have not been able to find them local either. My Publix carries the BARS - I am hopeful they will soon start carrying the chips 🙂
Kim says
My Publix just started to carry Lilly's chips!! Under 6 bucks! I live near Tampa FL
deborah moore says
I got them on amazon
Earl says
I guess I'm just lazy because what I do is take a couple little pieces of dark chocolate and a couple of tablespoons of natural peanut butter and about a tablespoon of butter unsalted of course put it in a cup and melted in the microwave and then add liquid stevia and I'm sorry liquid Splenda to taste. 5 drops and that will make it honey sweet easy to make nice snack
Jan says
These are amazing! I love them more than the real thing!
pc says
thank you for this fantastic recipe...we loved them!
Helene says
These are amazing! It’s easy to walk away from other sweets when I know I have these at home!! I did make a mistake and that was not following the directions when melting the chocolate. I didn’t stir like I was told, let it microwave another 45 secs and the chocolate seized on me. TOTALLY MY FAULT. I added more coconut oil, it wasn’t perfect but it worked. I ended up needing to make a second batch of chocolate to top the peanut butter. Again, these are amazing and will never be without them! Thank you soo much !!
Julia Stearns @ Healthirony says
These keto peanut butter cups are very decadent, and the people in my office are happy today!
Jill Roberts @ Wellnessgeeky.com says
I had a similar keto peanut butter cups at a restaurant recently and found myself craving it and wondering if I could recreate it today.