Peanut Butter Cups – Low Carb / Keto Fat Bombs

These Peanut Butter Cups are a delicious low carb snack that are perfect for on-the-go. Delicious keto desserts that are freezer-friendly and easy to make ahead with only 5 ingredients.

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Are you looking for ways to always to incorporate more healthy fats into your diet, if so, these peanut butter cups are a great addition to add if you’re following a low carb, high fat / ketogenic diet.

Keto peanut butter cups are loaded with healthy fats and take less than 10 minutes to prepare.

SO WHAT IS A KETO FAT BOMB?

Are you wondering what a fat bomb is? Keto fat bombs are one of the easiest low carb nacks to make yourself. These keto desserts are typically a no bake recipe made with a combination of healthy fats, nuts or seeds.

REASONS TO LOVE PEANUT BUTTER CUPS:

These peanut butter cups are a great way to increase the healthy fats in your diet, especially if you’re following a ketogenic diet or a low carb high fat diet plan.

You can enjoy them in the morning before a workout, or a mid-day snack for extra energy to get you through the afternoon slump when that sweet-tooth hits.

This keto recipe would also be amazing for days when you’re struggling to get enough fat to meet those macros. Or also on the weekend when you need a sweet pick me up after an extremely rough week.

I love how quick peanut butter cups come together with simple ingredients you already have in your pantry or fridge. Depending on your diet and lifestyle goals, you can pretty much customize them with whatever you like.

Another great thing about this keto recipe is that they remind of those beloved Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups from my childhood – except with much healthier ingredients.

INGREDIENTS YOU NEED TO MAKE PEANUT BUTTER FAT BOMBS:

There are lots of delicious fat bomb recipes that you can find. It’s always a great idea to use ingredients you like or swap for what works for your lifestyle.

For this vegan peanut butter cup recipe, we are going to keep the ingredients low carb and keto-friendly:

• organic coconut oil
• coconut butter
• cacao butter
• peanut butter  (for a paleo fat bomb, swap with almond butter, cashew butter or sunflower seed butter)
• Optional add-ins: cinnamon, vanilla & low carb sweetener (stevia / monk fruit / erythritol) or paleo sweetener (coconut sugar, maple syrup, raw honey) of your choice

Other non vegan / variations include cream cheese, butter, chocolate or freeze-dried fruit.

HOW TO MAKE PEANUT BUTTER CUPS:

1. You’re going to start off by melting the coconut oil, coconut butter and cocao butter together either in the microwave or over a double boiler. Stir in peanut butter. Add any add-ins of your choice.
2. Line a muffin tin with silicone or paper liners then divide mixture evenly into each cup.
3. Freeze pan until cups harden.
4. Serve chilled for a firmer texture. Allow to come to room temperature for a creamier texture.

CAN YOU MAKE KETO FAT BOMBS AHEAD OF TIME?

Yes, absolutely! The best part about this peanut butter cup recipe is that it works perfectly for meal prep. You can make a big batch ahead of time on your meal prep Sunday and store them in the fridge or freezer.

That way, when you’re craving something sweet or feel like you need a quick and healthy snack, you can just grab one of these fat bombs in the freezer throughout the week.

WHAT ARE THE BEST FAT BOMBS TO MAKE?

There are a ton of keto bomb varieties that you can make. Here are a few of our favorites:

1. Cashew Butter
2. Chocolate Bombs Recipe
3. Chocolate Pecan
4. “Cookie Dough” Fat Bombs
5. Pecan Butter
6. Chocolate Peanut Butter Fat Bombs (a healthier Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups recipe)

ARE FAT BOMBS HEALTHY?

Depending on what ingredients you add, yes, these fat bomb recipes can be enjoyed in moderation as part of a healthy diet. 

You can eat them for breakfast in the morning, after a workout to give you energy during the day or at night as a bedtime snack. I love to meal prep chocolate fat bombs on Sundays as a healthy grab-and go snack option to grab through the week.

More keto snacks that you might like:

Granola Bars – Keto

Breakfast Cookies

No Bake Cookies – Keto / Low Carb / Paleo

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Peanut Butter Cups

Prep Time

10 mins

 

These Peanut Butter Cups are a delicious low carb snack that are perfect for on-the-go. Delicious keto desserts that are freezer-friendly and easy to make ahead with only 5 ingredients.

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: fat bombs, keto, keto snacks, low carb, low carb snacks, no bake snacks, nut butter cups

Servings: 12

Calories: 73 kcal

Author: Kelly

Ingredients

FOR THE BASE RECIPE:

• 1/3 cup coconut butter (coconut manna)
• 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1/3 cup natural peanut butter
• 1/4 teaspoon MCT oil , optional
• 1-2 drops liquid monk fruit sweetener , leave out all sweetener if preferred or adjust to taste (sub with other preferred sweetener if desired)

FOR OPTIONAL GARNISH:

• whole peanut, cashews, pecans or almonds for garnish

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Instructions

1. Heat coconut butter & coconut oil over a double boiler (or microwave) and stir until smooth. Add peanut butter. Remove from heat & stir in MCT oil, sweetener (if using) and salt until smooth. Adjust sweetener according to taste.
   

2. Divide the nut butter mixture evenly into each muffin cup with a spoon. Tap the pan on the counter to smooth out layer. Freeze for 15 minutes or until firm.

FOR OPTIONAL GARNISH:

1. Place 1 whole nut on top of fat bombs before freezing so they stick to the top.
   

Nutrition Facts

Peanut Butter Cups

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 73 Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Fat 6g9%

Carbohydrates 2g1%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 2g4%

* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.