Keto Buckeyes Chocolate and Peanut Butter Balls Recipe (2024)

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ThisKeto Buckeyes Chocolate and Peanut Butter Balls Recipe was a treat! When I say treat, I mean it didn’t even taste like it was any different from the original recipe! I love when I create a Keto friendly recipe that’s just as good as the real thing! Honestly, I don’t think you could go wrong with any recipe that includes chocolate and peanut butter, could you?

I wanna say this recipe only takes about 10 minutes to whip up. That longest part of this recipe is waiting for the dough to chill enough for you to roll out the little peanut butter balls.

Keto Buckeyes Chocolate and Peanut Butter Balls Recipe Ingredients

  • 1 cup peanut butter or almond butter
  • 1 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup erythritol
  • 4 oz Sugar Free Chocolate Baking Bar or chips

Keto Buckeyes Chocolate and Peanut Butter Balls Recipe Instructions

Combine the peanut butter or almond butter, flour and sweetener of your choice. Mix it until it’s well combined.

TIP: We love using Swerve confectioner sweetener or Now Foods brand of Erythritol in this recipe.

Place the peanut butter mixture in the freezer for about an hour (or at least enough to cool it to form the balls).

Roll the cold dough into small size balls about 1 inch in diameter. Note: if your hands tend to be on the bit warm side, you will notice you have to roll the balls quickly so the peanut butter doesn’t melt in your hands again.

Melt the chocolate as instructed on the package. I ended up putting the bar into a small microwave safebowl and heat it for seconds at a time until it was completely melted. I believe it took a minute to get it to the consistency I wanted.

Use a fork to hold the ball and dip it into the melted chocolate.

Place the chocolate dipped peanut butter balls onto a silicone mat or wax paper to prevent sticking until the chocolate hardens. You can place them back into the freezer to speed up the hardening process.

Keep these stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

This recipe makes between 15 and 20 balls!

Keto Buckeye’s Recipe Nutrition

(note: this nutrition label was calculated using almond butter instead of peanut butter)

Serves 20 (1 ball)

Calories 80, Total C 2.5g, Fiber 1.3g, Net C 1.2g, Sugars 0.6g, Fat 7g, Protein 2.7g

Here are a few photos we took of this process.

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Servings 20 servings

Calories 80

Instructions

  • Combine the peanut butter or almond butter, flour and sweetener of your choice. Mix it until it’s well combined.

  • Place the peanut butter mixture in the freezer for about an hour (or at least enough to cool it to form the balls).

  • Roll the cold dough into small size balls about 1 inch in diameter. Note: if your hands tend to be on the bit warm side, you will notice you have to roll the balls quickly so the peanut butter doesn’t melt in your hands again.

  • Melt the chocolate as instructed on the package. I ended up putting the bar into a small microwave-safe bowl and heat it for seconds at a time until it was completely melted. I believe it took a minute to get it to the consistency I wanted.

  • Use a fork to hold the ball and dip it into the melted chocolate.

  • Place the chocolate dipped peanut butter balls onto a silicone mat or wax paper to prevent sticking until the chocolate hardens. You can place them back into the freezer to speed up the hardening process.

  • Keep these stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

TIP: We love using Swerve confectioner sweetener or Now Foods brand of Erythritol in this recipe.

This recipe makes between 15 and 20 balls!

Nutrition

Serving: 1ball | Calories: 80 | Carbohydrates: 2.5g | Protein: 2.7g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 1.3g | Sugar: 0.6g | Net Carbs: 1.2g

Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy.

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FAQs

Is peanut butter ok on a keto diet? ›

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.

Why are there no peanuts on keto? ›

Why Avoid Peanuts? Peanuts are referred to as a nut, but they are actually a legume and so have a different nutritional composition to tree nuts. Unlike pecans, walnuts, almonds, etc., peanuts have a very high protein content, and they also contain far more net-carbs, which makes them unsuitable on the keto diet.

Why are my peanut butter balls runny? ›

Confectioners' Sugar: Confectioners' sugar binds everything together and adds sweetness. Without this powdery sugar, the peanut butter filling will be too liquid. Vanilla Extract: For a little extra flavor, use vanilla extract.

Is jif no sugar added peanut butter keto friendly? ›

Jif's no-added-sugar offering contains 17 grams of fat, 8 grams of protein, 7 grams of carbs, and 2 grams of natural sugar per serving. Both follow the set keto ratio making them keto-approved.

Can I eat chocolate on keto diet? ›

Keto-friendly chocolate should contain 70% cocoa or more. Lower cocoa percentage chocolate has a higher sugar content, which will increase your carbohydrate intake. A 3.5 ounce portion (100 g) of 70% cocoa chocolate contains 43 g of carbohydrates, 7 g of fiber, 47 g of fat, and 7 g of protein.

Can too much peanut butter kick you out of ketosis? ›

How Much Peanut Butter Can Kick You out of Ketosis? 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.

What are the best nuts to eat on keto? ›

Here are some of the best keto-friendly nuts:
  • Almonds. Almonds are versatile and widely available low-carb nuts. ...
  • Macadamia nuts. Macadamia nuts are low-carb tree nuts grown in Australia. ...
  • Pecans. Pecans are an excellent source of low-carb, high-fat nutrition for your keto diet. ...
  • Brazil nuts. ...
  • Walnuts. ...
  • Hazelnuts. ...
  • Pine nuts.
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What is the lowest carb nut? ›

As you may have noticed, brazil nuts are the lowest carb nut and rich in selenium. We love adding brazil nuts into our Keto Granola.

Which fruit is keto-friendly? ›

Fruits contain natural sugars, but some are suitable as part of a keto meal plan. Avocados, lemons, tomatoes, berries, and kiwis are among the options. The keto diet is a low-carb eating plan designed to put a person into a state of ketosis.

What is the clear liquid in peanut butter? ›

Occasionally, you may find an oily substance at the top of your jar of natural peanut butter. This is the oil separating from the natural peanut butter.

Why is my homemade peanut butter thick? ›

If it is too thick, add more oil, a teaspoon at a time, until you are happy with the consistency. Vegan peanut butter: Use maple syrup instead of honey to sweeten the peanut butter.

How many carbs a day on keto? ›

On the keto diet, you are allowed to have no more than 50 grams of net carbs per day – and the fewer, the better! But by focusing on “net” rather than “total” carbs, you won't be denying your body the essential fiber it needs for proper function.

What nut butter can I eat on keto? ›

Macadamia nut butter comes top of the list because of its incredibly low carb content compared to all other nuts. Macadamia nuts also contain a very important mineral, manganese, an enzyme that's involved in antioxidant activity in almost every cell in your body.

Which brand of peanut butter is keto-friendly? ›

Justin's Classic Peanut Butter

With no added sugars or hydrogenated oils, this peanut butter is a tasty and keto-friendly choice for those looking for a simple yet delicious option.

Is popcorn keto-friendly? ›

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.

Can you eat mayonnaise on keto? ›

Yes — assuming you avoid mayonnaise that's high in sugar or other carbs. Since ketosis is about restricting carbs to low levels and initiating your body's consumption of fats over sugars, mayo's high-fat, low-sugar profile makes it very keto-friendly.

What nuts can I eat on keto? ›

Here are some of the best keto-friendly nuts:
  • Almonds. Almonds are versatile and widely available low-carb nuts. ...
  • Macadamia nuts. Macadamia nuts are low-carb tree nuts grown in Australia. ...
  • Pecans. Pecans are an excellent source of low-carb, high-fat nutrition for your keto diet. ...
  • Brazil nuts. ...
  • Walnuts. ...
  • Hazelnuts. ...
  • Pine nuts.
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