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Keto Peanut Butter Fudge

It wasn’t the holidays without having fudge, and my favorite kind is peanut butter. This is was my first Christmas that I was trying to stick to Keto (at least more than I did last year) so I wanted to make sure I had some of my favorites made so I could still feel like I was ‘splurging’. This fudge was incredibly easy to make, did NOT taste sugar free at all, and was KID APPROVED! As you can see, my daughter couldn’t get enough of it – she just had to lick the beaters from the mixer! (Don’t mind her mis-matched outfit – it’s pretty typical for this 4 year old little girl haha)
Licking beaters

This recipe was pretty simple, but one ingredient may surprise you – it’s more for texture than anything and doesn’t affect the flavor, but you can’t really tell the difference between this fudge and the regular sugary stuff. That ingredient is unflavored whey protein powder. If you try to mix it in while the fudge is too hot, it does NOT mix well and looks oily and separated, so you may have to let it cool a bit and try again. It will be smooth and creamy!

To start, you need to melt the butter and cream cheese together over medium heat.
Melting ingredients for fudge

Stir as it melts to combine, then add in peanut butter and stir until all combined. Add in vanilla and sweetener, remove from heat. Using a hand mixer, mix until ingredients are all combined. Lastly, add in the unflavored whey protein powder. If it separates and looks oily, wait a couple minutes, then mix again. Put in a greased 8×8 dish and cool. Once cool, you can cut and store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks in the fridge, or put in the freezer. Super simple, creamy, peanut butter Keto fudge that is kid approved!!

Peanut Butter Fudge

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Keto Peanut Butter Fudge

8 oz cream cheese
1 cup butter
1 cup natural peanut butter
1/2 c powdered Lakanto sweetener
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 c unflavored whey protein powder

To start, you need to melt the butter and cream cheese together over medium heat.

Stir as it melts to combine, then add in peanut butter and stir until all combined. Add in vanilla and sweetener, remove from heat. Using a hand mixer, mix until ingredients are all combined. Lastly, add in the unflavored whey protein powder. If it separates and looks oily, wait a couple minutes, then mix again. Put in a greased 8×8 dish and cool. Once cool, you can cut and store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks in the fridge, or put in the freezer.

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*Disclaimer: I am NOT a certified nutritionist and your nutritional information may vary depending on exact ingredients you use. I highly recommend you calculate your own and just use this as a guideline. The links for products are affiliate links so I may earn a very small commission if you purchase through them – but it doesn’t cost you anything additional!

Chocolate PB Coconut No Bake Cookies Low Carb, KETO, and Kid Approved!

When you change your eating habits from ‘normal’ and have a family, it can be difficult finding things everyone (or at least most of the family) will eat. I’ve basically made it a mission to find things I love, that are Keto/low carb (since I’m a dirty Keto-er), AND that the family will eat.

Pinterest is my go-to for searching for recipes if I don’t come up with something on my own. The majority of the time, I rely on other things I find since I don’t have time for trial and error in the kitchen . I just make my own tweaks/modifications to fit in with what our family likes.

This recipe only has 5 ingredients and it’s basically of dumping and stirring. Can’t get much easier than that!

Start by combining the peanut butter, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and melted butter in a bowl. Stir until well combined.

Once that is all mixed together, toss in the coconut and mix well.

Place scoops on baked sheet lined with parchment paper or Silicone Baking Mat . Gently press out slightly. Freeze and then enjoy! Keep stored in freezer.

Tip: If you like things a little sweeter, add in a little Keto approved sweetener. I like to use Lakanto Monkfruit 2:1 Powder Sugar Substitute :
Sweetener

Nutritional info from the Keto Diet app:

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**REMEMBER, THIS MAY VARY BASED ON ACTUAL INGREDIENTS USED! ALWAYS CHECK YOUR LABELS AND/OR INPUT INTO THE APP**

PRINTABLE RECIPE

Chocolate & Peanut Butter Keto Cookies – No bake and kid friendly!!

Ingredients:
1 1/3 cups creamy peanut butter (Natural)
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp Cocoa Powder Unsweetened
2 cups Unsweetened Flake Coconut
2 tbsp butter, melted
(If you want the extra sweetness, add 1/2 – 1 tsp sweetener)

Instructions:
Get your cookie sheet ready by putting a piece of parchment paper or silicone mat on it. As you can see by my pictures, I like to use the Amazon Silpat mat.

Dump all ingredients except coconut in a bowl and stir until mix. Add in coconut and stir until thoroughly combined. Drop by spoonfuls onto cookie sheet and gently smooth with  back of spoon or scoop. I like to use cookie scoops, it keeps it more uniform.

Freeze for a minimum 30 minutes, then transfer to ziplock bag or container.

Enjoy!

Comment below if you make them and what you think! They give a nice texture and peanut butter is just delicious!

*Disclaimer: I am NOT a certified nutritionist and your nutritional information may vary depending on exact ingredients you use. I highly recommend you calculate your own and just use this as a guideline. The links for products are affiliate links so I may earn a very small commission if you purchase through them – but it doesn’t cost you anything additional!

Peanut Butter Pecan Bars

There are lots of foods you can eat on a low carb diet, especially if you’re a big meat eater like me. Despite all the wonderful beef, chicken, pork, etc etc, sometimes it’s just nice to have a little something sweet. So like my usual, I searched Pinterest to see what was quick and simple, and something I had all the ingredients for. I didn’t want something I had to bake, and a lot of the sweet fat bombs I’m not a fan of.

Then I came across a recipe for Peanut Butter Pecan Bars. It’s only 5 ingredients and I had everything on hand. I figured, let’s do it!

So here’s what you need:
2 tbsp Torani Sugar Free Vanilla Syrup (or any other brand – I have Da Vinci so that’s what I used)
8 oz Pecan halves or pieces
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 c peanut butter
1/2 c Coconut Oil

PB Pecan Bar ingredients

That’s it! For most people on a Keto/Low Carb diet, these items are basic staples. (Maybe not the syrup if you aren’t a coffee drinker like me).

First thing you need to do is divide the pecans into 4 individual containers (2 oz – about 1/2 c – each). These containers work perfectly – NutriBox [20 value pack] single one compartment 12oz mini Meal Prep Food Storage Containers – BPA Free Reusable Lunch bento Box with Lids – Spill proof Proof, Microwave, Dishwasher and Freezer Safe

Pecans

Once you do that, measure out the peanut butter and coconut oil and put into a microwave dish. I used a big glass measuring cup for easier pouring when it was done.

Oil and PB

Microwave for about 1 minute, stirring halfway through. Stir until well mixed, adding in the rest of the ingredients.

All ingredients in

Pour 1/4 of the mixture over each container. Once done, stir nuts in slightly to make sure they are all incorporated.

Mixed in containers

Cover and set in refrigerator until set up. That’s all that’s to it! See, told you it was simple!

Finished product

These are so good, I could just keep eating them! It’s almost fudge-like. The pecans go perfectly with the peanut butter and it filled my sweet tooth. This is a recipe that you could easily modify. Swap nuts out, maybe add in some cocoa powder for a little chocolately goodness – you name it! Let me now what you think and if you make any changes to the recipe 🙂

PRINTABLE RECIPE

Peanut Butter Pecan Bars

2 tbsp Torani Sugar Free Vanilla Syrup (or any other brand – I have Da Vinci so that’s what I used)
8 oz Pecan halves or pieces
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 c peanut butter
1/2 c Coconut Oil

First thing you need to do is divide the pecans into 4 individual containers (2 oz – about 1/2 c – each).

Once you do that, measure out the peanut butter and coconut oil and put into a microwave dish.

Microwave for about 1 minute, stirring halfway through. Stir until well mixed, adding in the rest of the ingredients.

Pour 1/4 of the mixture over each container. Once done, stir nuts in slightly to make sure they are all incorporated.

Cover and set in refrigerator until set up.

*Disclaimer: I am NOT a certified nutritionist and your nutritional information may vary depending on exact ingredients you use. I highly recommend you calculate your own and just use this as a guideline. The links for products are affiliate links so I may earn a very small commission if you purchase through them – but it doesn’t cost you anything additional!