Peanut Butter Cups

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Peanut Butter Cups
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Ice Cube Tray Peanut Butter Cups
Just 2 ingredients, these low carb peanut butter
cups will knock your socks off! Whether youre
preparing for Halloween or just craving some
deliciously low carb treats these keto friendly
Peanut Butter Cups are the dessert for you! Are
Keto Peanut Butter Cups Fat Bombs? These cups are
not directly labeled as fat bombs, however fat is
the main macro in this dessert and makes the
perfect fat supplement on a keto diet. While
simple these chocolate peanut butter cups make a
great end of day dessert or meal pairing on days
when your fats are low. There are only two
ingredients in these keto peanut butter cups,
chocolate and peanut butter. No coconut oil,
cocoa butter, or regular butter. This was for
simplicity and authentic taste to normal peanut
butter cups. There are a few steps you can take
if you do want to up the fat in these even more.
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Add Coconut Oil or Butter Adding 1 to 2 tsps of
coconut oil to the chocolate can help to make a
smooth and shiny chocolate. Just know if added
they should be stored in the fridge as coconut
oil and butter melt quickly and easily. Top It
Feel free to sprinkle some pure cacao nibs or
chopped peanuts on top before the top chocolate
layer freezes. This creates a nice crunch as well
as adds a bit of extra fat. Note carbs may
increase slightly due to toppings but both
peanuts and cacao nibs have plenty of fiber to
lower the net carbs. If you do want a true low
carb/ keto fat bomb check out our Chocolate Chip
Cookie Dough fat bombs. Or download a copy of
The Fat Bomb Bible. Picking Quality
Ingredients Making these peanut butter cups is
quick, easy, and affordable. Plus everyone knows
homemade treats taste 10 times better! Not only
is the quality of ingredients better, but so is
the flavor. Many brands such as Lilys, Atkins,
and Weight Watchers have made keto peanut butter
cups which tried to take the world by storm.
While our favorite, Lilys is delicious, we feel
that the peanut butter inside is lacking in
flavor and creaminess. The best way to remedy
this is by using high quality ingredients with
natural peanut butter. Below we have compiled a
list with the best ingredient options to make a
delicious low carb peanut butter cup that
satisfies your sweet tooth in a pinch.
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What Chocolates are Keto Friendly? The first
ingredient to consider when making peanut butter
cups is the chocolate. Without a good chocolate
you just have, well, peanut butter. While a jar
of peanut butter and a spoon is delicious, its
also dangerously good so we recommend using sugar
free chocolate to make these pre-portioned
peanut butter treats. There are quite a few low
carb chocolate options to look at when making
these sugar free peanut butter cups. If you
arent going to use the sugar free chocolate
chips we list, thats okay! Just make sure the
chocolate you choose has a quality sweetener.
Now, the best chocolates to use Lilys This
is by far our favorite and we commonly use in
this recipe. A smooth chocolate with a solid
bite that still has a bit of a creamy break
unlike a dark chocolates typical snap. Lilys
carries milk and dark chocolate depending on
your preference. Bakers Chocolate 100 Bakers
chocolate is very easy to find in many grocery
stores, normally in the baking isle. It is a
great option for those looking to have
practically zero net carbs or a more natural
sugar alcohol free chocolate. Bakers chocolate is
pure dark chocolate. IMPORTANT This chocolate
is NOT sweet, no really like at all. Bakers
chocolate is an acquired taste and we recommend
adding some stevia to it if you plan on using a
chocolate this bitter. Lindt 85 This may be
way to dark for many people. Just like Bakers
chocolate it is quite bitter. While more
expensive than bakers chocolate in price per
ounce, it is a very smooth chocolate. Some of
the bitterness is cut by its smooth butter like
texture. Again this is a great sugar alcohol
free chocolate BUT it is VERY DARK AND BITTER. If
you chose to use it make sure that you add
stevia or erythritol. LUV Keto (a Vegan
Option)- If you are interested in a more vegan
keto approach, or just want something that is
dairy free these chips are your best bet. They
are already sweetened with stevia so there is no
need to add extra sweeteners. ChocZero While
not our first choice ChocZero is still an option.
Sweetened with monk fruit you can get white,
milk, or dark chocolate varieties. Just be wary
if you know soluble corn fiber effects your keto
diet as these do contain excess fiber to balance
the carbs.
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SWEETENERS TO AVOID ON KETO! Run forest run,
these are some bad sweeteners that not only mess
with your stomach, but can also knock you out of
ketosis. Make sure whatever chocolate you buy
does not include this! Read our guide on keto
friendly sweeteners for more info. Maltitol A
common sweetener in sugar free and low carb
treats. These are the easiest sugar free treats
to find and usually the cheapest. If you count
net carbs, you should really only be counting
half the carbs of these products because Maltitol
increases blood sugar just like cane sugar.
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IMO Syrup (Aka isomalto oligosaccharides) Again
this is another sweetener that does in fact
effect blood sugar levels and can cause a hit to
your blood glucose levels. Sugar This is
obviously not keto, but has quite a few names so
you may not realize all the different types.
(ex. cane sugar, brown rice syrup, agave, honey,
tapioca syrup, ect.).
Carbs in Peanut butter? Thats Nuts! Dont
panic! Peanut butter CAN be incorporated into a
keto diet. While some traditional keto dieters
wont enjoy this delicious delicacy since it is a
legume, we cant imagine a life without it!
Legumes are just the edible seeds inside of pods
that grow underground (1). There are carbs in
peanut butter, however they are still pretty low
and are more impacted in the other ingredients
you may find in nut butters. We recommend
natural peanut butter with only two ingredients,
peanuts and salt. Here are our favorite peanut
butters for the peanut butter filling Crazy
Richards The only thing crazy about Richard is
how little his brand is known! An amazingly
smooth peanut butter with 1 ingredient and only 2
Net carbs per tablespoon, perfect for this peanut
butter mixture!
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• Low Carb Peanut Butter With MCT Oil Have a
  little extra time and want to get fancy? Maybe
  you just want to try and make keto peanut
  butter? Check out our homemade sprouted peanut
  and mct oil nut butter!
• Kirkland Signature For all the Costco shoppers
  this ones for you! The Kirkland signature peanut
  butter is two simple ingredients, but is extra
  creamy and packed with flavor. A toasty warm
  flavor with a hint of salt. Plus, they are
  organic. If you are concerned about spraying of
  pesticides on the peanut plants this is a great
  option for you.
• Main takeaway Avoid peanut butters with nasty
  fillers and sugars. You may read ingredients like
  hydrogenated oils, cottonseed oil, sunflower
  oil, palm oil, sugar, or cane sugar. These cheap
  oils and sugar can cause bloating as well as
  inflammation (2 ). The point of making keto
  peanut butter cups is so you can have all the
  sweetness without an upset stomach.
• How to Make a Keto Peanut Butter Cup
• These cups are certainly quick and easy to make
  requiring about 10 minutes active time and thats
  it! Whip out an ice cube tray, stir a fresh jar
  of peanut butter, and melt some chocolate because
  easy keto treats just got a whole lot simpler.
• Start by melting your low carb chocolate in a
  microwave safe bowl- NOTE go in 10 second
  intervals to prevent burning, trust me Ive
  burned too much chocolate in my lifetime by
  hitting the auto 30 seconds.
• Using ONLY 1/3 of your melted chocolate evenly
  cover 4 ice cube sections with a bottom layer of
  chocolate. Freeze for 15 minutes or until solid.
• Evenly divide the smooth peanut butter filling
  between your 4 cups placing all peanut butter
  into the center as best as possible- Dont fret
  if it isnt perfect just try to keep it center so
  none spills out the sides. If you have really
  runny peanut butter you can try leaving it in the
  fridge before hand for a few hours as some will
  set in the fridge.
• Pour the remaining chocolate on top of the peanut
  butter layer and then freeze for an additional
  30 minutes or until fully set.
• These keto peanut butter cups are sure to wow
  your family as a quick and easy keto dessert.
  Perfect for halloween or even just a mid day pick
  me up.

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Recipe Questions Can I use PB2 Instead of Peanut
Butter? We do not recommend using PB2 or any
powdered peanut butter substitute as it has a
different texture than creamy fresh peanut
butter. If you are looking for lower calorie
peanut butter cups you can try half powdered
peanut butter (Pre mixed with water to make an
equal volume substitution) and half regular
peanut butter, HOWEVER we have not tested this
personally and cannot promise it will work
well. Crunchy or Creamy Peanut Butter? Whatever
you prefer! Normally we stick with creamy as it
has the most authentic keto peanut butter cups
texture, but you can do chunky if you want a
contrast! How can I make the Peanut Butter
Filling Sweeter? If you love sweet treats have no
fear! Add a few drops of stevia or powdered
erythritol to the peanut butter cup filling.
(Powdered erythritol may make the filling
thicker). Why an Ice Cube Tray? The ice cube
tray was an idea we thought up for those who want
a quick freezer peanut butter cup, but may not
have silicone molds. If you have mini or regular
silicone cupcake molds like these you are
welcome to make the keto peanut butter cups in
there. Can I make my keto peanut butter cups
sugar alcohol free? If you are looking for a
basic recipe that is easy to follow and whole
foods keto approved youve found it. Go ahead
and sub the lilys chocolate for 100 bakers
chocolate and make sure your peanut butter is
sugar free. The flavor will be a bit different
and will not be sweet like a normal peanut
butter cup so keep that in mind. Add additional
stevia if you make these substitutions. I cant
get them out of the tray These are best when made
in a silicon tray, but if youre using a
traditional ice cube tray you will want to be
sure that the chocolate completely surrounds the
peanut butter. This will prevent sticking and
make them easier to remove.
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Storing and Saving We often treat these like fat
bombs and love to make a ton that we can have on
hand for times that fat should be added to our
meals. If you want to make a big batch of keto
peanut butter cups there are a couple ways to
best store them so that they last a long time
with the best flavor. Fridge This is probably
the best method for someone making a moderate
sized batch and eating them throughout the week.
They will store in an airtight container for
about 2 weeks in the fridge. Freezer Freezing
is a great option if keto peanut butter cups are
a treat you just want from time to time. You can
also make a big batch, freeze half and thaw in
the fridge for a bit until ready to consume. The
chocolate layer may become a bit firm, but after
time in the fridge should be fine. Freeze for up
to 2 months in an airtight Ziploc freezer
bag. Do not store on the counter. In warmer
climates there is a strong chance of melting.
Plus they are preservative free and wont last
out for more than a day or so. Need More Peanut
Butter Low Carb Recipes? Try some of our other
delicious sugar free treats that are low carb/
keto friendly. No Bake Keto Peanut Butter Bites
If you have some peanut butter left over then
throw in some coconut and make these amazing no
bake cookies. Peanut Butter Cup Lava Cake
This is one of our all time favorite recipes. A
rich chocolate cake overflowing with a creamy
peanut butter center.
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