keto peanut butter cups
Discover the ultimate guilt-free indulgence with our homemade keto peanut butter cups! Picture smooth, creamy peanut butter enveloped in a decadent layer of sugar-free dark chocolate. These treats are not just low-carb and keto-friendly but also incredibly satisfying. Perfect for curbing cravings without straying from your diet goals.
Here’s a detailed recipe for homemade keto-friendly Reese’s peanut butter cups:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup natural peanut butter (creamy or crunchy, unsweetened)
- 1/4 cup powdered erythritol or powdered monk fruit sweetener
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces sugar-free dark chocolate (70% or higher cocoa content)
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Instructions:
- Prepare the Peanut Butter Filling:
- In a bowl, combine the peanut butter, powdered sweetener, coconut flour, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well until a thick, dough-like consistency forms. Adjust sweetness to taste by adding more powdered sweetener if desired.
- Shape the Peanut Butter Mixture:
- Line a mini muffin tin with paper or silicone liners. Alternatively, you can use a silicone mold.
- Take small portions of the peanut butter mixture and roll into small balls, then flatten each ball into a disk slightly smaller than the diameter of the muffin tin cups. Place each disk into the bottom of the lined cups. You should have enough mixture to fill about half of the muffin tin.
- Melt the Chocolate:
- Break the sugar-free dark chocolate into pieces and place in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth. Be careful not to overheat.
- Assemble the Cups:
- Spoon a small amount of melted chocolate over each peanut butter disk in the muffin tin cups, using just enough to cover the peanut butter layer. Tap the muffin tin gently on the counter to smooth out the chocolate and remove any air bubbles.
- Set the Cups:
- Place the muffin tin in the refrigerator or freezer for about 10-15 minutes, or until the chocolate layer has hardened.
- Add the Top Layer:
- Once the first chocolate layer is set, remove the muffin tin from the refrigerator or freezer. Spoon the remaining melted chocolate over the hardened chocolate layer, ensuring the peanut butter filling is completely covered.
- Chill Until Set:
- Return the muffin tin to the refrigerator or freezer for another 10-15 minutes, or until the top chocolate layer has hardened completely.
- Serve or Store:
- Once fully set, carefully remove the peanut butter cups from the muffin tin. Peel off the paper or silicone liners if using. Enjoy your homemade keto-friendly Reese’s peanut butter cups! Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or freeze for longer storage.
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