By Annie Published in Dessert
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The best 3-ingredient Keto Peanut Butter Fudge! Simple to make, no-bake, and less than 2 net carbs per serving!
I’ve got the easiest keto treat for you today! This Keto Peanut Butter Fudge Fat has three ingredients and takes just a few minutes to make. These fudge bites have a caramel base that adds a rich flavor you will love. Top with a little sea salt for a decadent keto treat!
What I love most about this low-carb peanut butter fudge is that it can be enjoyed as a dessert or as a fat bomb.The ketogenic diet is a low carb, high fat diet.
When on keto your primary energy source is fat, so people often add fat bombs to their diet to meet their quota or add a little boost. Fat bombs can be sweet or savory, but they must be low in carbs and high in fat. Whether you enjoy this recipe as classic no-bake peanut butter fudge or as fat bombs, you’re going to love it!
Ingredients in Keto Peanut Butter Fudge
These Peanut Butter Fudge Fat bombs are made with three basic ingredients: butter, brown sugar Swerve (or another no-calorie brown sugar substitute) and peanut butter.
Because this recipe is so simple, I don’t recommend making substitutions. However, I’ve given my best tips and advice for substituting ingredients in the section below.
Recipe Substitutions to Try for Peanut Butter Keto Fudge
You will find this recipe has the best flavor and results with real butter and the brown sugar swerve.
If you swap out the brown sugar Swerve for granular Swerve, it will lack the same rich caramel flavor that the brown sugar version provides. However it will still be sweet and delicious, just not quite the same.
You definitely can switch the peanut butter for a different nut butter, just make sure it is a low carb/no sugar added version to keep your carbs at bay.
How to Make Keto Peanut Butter Fudge Fat Bomb
I love how simple this peanut butter fudge recipe is! Here’s an overview of how the no bake peanut butter fudge is made:
- Heat a medium size saucepan over medium heat
- Melt the butter and add the brown sugar Swerve. Stir continuously until the sugar dissolves and a thick brown caramel begins to form.
- When the sauce is thickened and looks like caramel, remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter until melted.
- Spoon into a silicone mini muffin pan and freeze for 15 minutes or until set.
- Top with sea salt as desired.
Tips for the Best 3 Ingredient Keto Peanut Butter Fudge
- You could pour this mixture into a wax paper-lined pan and make traditional fudge, but I love to use these silicone muffin pans because they pop right out and there is no waste.
- This recipe made 30 mini muffin-sized pieces of fudge when I filled my muffin pans 3/4 full.
- I recommend storing the low-carb peanut butter fudge in the freezer.
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Keto Peanut Butter Fudge Fat Bombs
Annie
The best THREE INGREDIENT Keto Peanut Butter Fudge Fat Bombs! Less than two net carbs per serving and so easy!
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Freeze Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 30
Calories 79 kcal
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons butter 1 stick
- 1/2 cup brown sugar swerve sweetener
- 1 cup peanut butter
Instructions
Heat a medium size sauce pan over medium heat
Melt butter and add brown sugar, stir continiously until sugar disolves and a thick brown caramel begins to form. This usually takes 6-8 minutes for me. (see video below)
When the sauce is thickened and looks like caramel remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter until melted.
Spoon into a silicone mini muffin pan and freeze for 15 minutes or until set. (This made 30 mini muffin size fudge bites for me when I filled the trays 3/4 full)
Top with sea salt as desired.
Store in freezer.
Notes
Watch the video above to see exactly how to create these delicious fat bombs!
Net carbs are 1.5 g per peanut butter cup
Nutrition
Serving: 1 peanut butter cupCalories: 79kcalCarbohydrates: 1.9gProtein: 1.9gFat: 7.5gFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.9g
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FAQs
You can enjoy two tablespoons of this popular spread at a time, even up to five tablespoons, without going over 50 grams of carbs in a day (the upper limit for the standard keto diet) and getting kicked out of ketosis. Also, this amount should leave room for other foods even after eating peanut butter.
What to put peanut butter on for keto? ›
You can serve nut butters on keto almond flour bread, on keto crackers, stir through keto ice cream, spread on peanut butter fudge, mix with keto maple syrup on pancakes or keto waffles.
Can you eat Jif peanut butter on keto? ›
Justin's Classic Peanut Butter
Common brands like Jif and Skippy ballpark at around a similar number for carbs (eight grams and six grams, respectively), but both products have added sugars. You can definitely still have some while on keto, but opting for naturally sweetened versions is still your best bet.
Which brand of peanut butter is best for keto? ›
Smucker's Natural Creamy Peanut Butter
You don't expect it with a brand so associated with jelly, but Smucker's natural creamy peanut butter is great for keto.
Can I have a banana on keto? ›
Bananas. Bananas may be great for muscle recovery, reducing bloat, and calming an upset stomach, but they're on the list of foods you can't eat on the keto diet. With 25g of carbs per 100g serving, bananas are too high in carbs.
Can I eat a spoonful of peanut butter on keto? ›
Peanut butter can definitely be part of a keto diet, but it's best to stick to plain options that are free of extra flavors and sweeteners. Almond butter is a good choice, too, and it's slightly lower in carbs. Additionally, you should be mindful of your portion size if you're trying to lose weight.
What jelly is keto-friendly? ›
However, natural jellies may be okay to consume while on the keto diet, as long as they're made with real fruit and no added sugars or additives.
What cheeses are keto-friendly? ›
The best keto cheeses include cheddar, Gouda, goat cheese, and blue cheese, while the worst are cottage cheese and low fat and processed varieties. If you're following the keto diet or know someone who is, be sure to keep these cheeses in mind to promote ketosis and meet dietary goals.
What are the benefits of Peanut Butter Fudge? ›
The iron found in peanut butter fudge promotes the health of red blood cells. Calcium is another mineral available in peanut butter. Calcium helps strengthen bones and prevent muscle spasms. The peanut butter in peanut butter fudge contains Resveratrol which is thought to contribute to the anti aging process.
Is Fudge high in carbs? ›
Chocolate Fudge (1 piece, 1 cubic inch) contains 16.8g total carbs, 16.4g net carbs, 2.3g fat, 0.5g protein, and 90 calories.
Sticking to natural, unsweetened peanut butter is a great option, especially if you're on a very low carb diet. It contains fewer carbs than sweetened varieties, but still has lots of protein and healthy fats.
Is popcorn good for keto? ›
Net carbs are calculated by taking the total grams of carbohydrate in a food and subtracting the amount of fiber. In this case, popcorn contains 6 grams of carbs per 1 cup serving and 1.2 grams of fiber, bringing the net carbs per serving to 4.8 grams. Yes friends, popcorn is indeed a keto food.
How many carbs a day on keto? ›
The ketogenic diet typically reduces total carbohydrate intake to less than 50 grams a day—less than the amount found in a medium plain bagel—and can be as low as 20 grams a day. Generally, popular ketogenic resources suggest an average of 70-80% fat from total daily calories, 5-10% carbohydrate, and 10-20% protein.
Is cheese okay for keto? ›
All types of cheese are allowed on the keto diet, as cheese is relatively low in carbohydrate, which complies with the key principle of the keto diet. The Ketogenic diet or “keto” diet is a low carbohydrate and high fat eating plan.
Can I have a tablespoon of peanut butter on keto? ›
A spoonful of peanut butter is a perfect Keto snack! We also recently launched our Keto & No Sugar Added Box so you can snag all your favorites at one time. It's the perfect assortment for peanut butter lovers who are watching their net carbs.
How much butter should I eat a day on keto? ›
The amount of butter that is OK to consume on a keto diet varies from person to person. Generally, consuming around 70-80% of your daily calorie intake from fat is recommended. One tablespoon of butter contains approximately 11.5 grams of fat, so you can calculate your daily macros based on your needs.
Why am I craving peanut butter on keto? ›
If you're on a low-fat diet, you may not be getting enough healthy fats, which can make you crave peanut butter. Peanut butter is also a common appetite suppressant in people following a low-carbohydrate diet. Low-sugar peanut butters are part of the accepted food category on many low-carb diets.
How many carbs in a spoonful of peanut butter? ›
Peanut Butter (1 tablespoon) contains 3.1g total carbs, 2.2g net carbs, 8.1g fat, 4g protein, and 94 calories.
