Keto Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars Recipe
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavor of Keto Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars. These bars are low in carbs, high in healthy fats, and free from refined sugars, making them a perfect guilt-free treat for your keto diet.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Spatula
- 8x8 inch baking pan
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 cup natural peanut butter no sugar added
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/4 cup powdered erythritol
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup powdered sweetener of your choice
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup melted dark chocolate sugar-free
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, melted coconut oil, powdered erythritol, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the almond flour, cocoa powder, powdered sweetener, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until well combined.
- Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Pour the melted dark chocolate over the top and spread evenly with a spatula.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
- Once set, remove from the fridge and cut into 12 bars.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Frequently Asked Questions About Keto Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Temperature swings during setting. Chill them in the fridge rather than the freezer, and let them come up slightly before serving. Bloom is cosmetic — the cocoa butter separating — and does not affect taste.
Powdered erythritol or monk fruit, never granular. Granular sweetener does not dissolve in fat and leaves a sandy texture. Powdering it in a blender first fixes gritty homemade chocolate.
285 calories each across twelve, with carbs coming mainly from the peanut butter. Check that yours has no added sugar, since that is where most of the hidden carbohydrate in these recipes appears.
