Keto Peanut Butter Cups
Keto Peanut Butter Cups combine a velvety chocolate shell with a creamy filling that melts smoothly with every bite. This sweet treat is so irresistible, it'll surely be a family favorite.
Servings 12 people
Calories 456 kcal
Ingredients
- 9 ounces Lily's dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 pinch of salt
- 16 ounces peanut butter, sugar-free
- 2 cups almond flour
Instructions
- In double boiler, melt 9 ounces Lily's dark chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon coconut oil. Stir frequently until smooth.9 ounces Lily's dark chocolate chips, 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- Turn off heat and add 1 pinch of salt to melted chocolate mixture.1 pinch of salt
- In bowl, combine 16 ounces peanut butter, with 1 to 2 cups almond flour until thick and no longer sticking to spoon. Amount of almond flour needed may vary depending on consistency of peanut butter.16 ounces peanut butter,, 2 cups almond flour
- Using spoon, fill small candy molds about one-third full with melted chocolate.
- Add approximately one teaspoon of peanut butter mixture to each mold, pressing it down so it doesn’t rise above mold.
- Spoon remaining chocolate over peanut butter filling, covering it completely.
- Tap molds several times to remove air bubbles.
- Place molds in freezer for 15 to 20 minutes until chocolate cups are solid.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- For an extra crunch, you can add chopped nuts or seeds to the peanut butter filling.
- Sprinkle sea salt on top of the melted chocolate before it hardens for a sweet and salty flavor.
- Using silicone candy molds or mini cupcake liners instead of traditional candy molds helps easily remove frozen Peanut Butter Cups.
- Almond or sunflower seed butter can be substituted for peanut butter to experiment with different flavor profiles.
- Avoid using semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips as they typically contain added sugars and are unsuitable for those on a keto diet.
Nutrition
Calories: 456kcal | Net carbs: 19g | Fat: 36g | Protein: 14g