Keto Peanut Butter Cups

Covered with white chocolate, these Keto Peanut Butter Cups are a healthy, nutritious, and satisfying indulgence for the dessert lover following the keto diet. These cups feature a healthy and creamy peanut butter filling covered with a delicious white shell. They contain the goodness of peanuts and fats(healthy) and a sweet taste without much carbs. These Keto Peanut Butter Cups are also friendly to freeze, so you can easily enjoy them for a longer time.

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STATISTICAL OVERVIEW:

• Diet: Keto, low carb, gluten-free, sugar-free
• Course: Dessert/fat bomb/snacks
• Cuisine: American
• Size/serve: A mini cup
• Servings(total): 12 cups in total
• Level of difficulty: Easy
• Method of cooking(basic/primary): No Baking(melting & chilling)
• Time for preparation: Fifteen mins
• Cooking time: None
• Chilling time: Sixty mins
• Working time(total): 75 minutes

REQUIRED TOOLS:

• A double-boiler/a bowl(microwave-safe)
• Freezer/refrigerator
• Mini molds of muffin(silicone)/mini liners(paper)
• Cups & spoons for measuring
• A small cookie scoop/spoon
• Spatula

INGREDIENTS:

FOR LAYER OF WHITE CHOCOLATE:

• A teaspoon of vanilla essence
• 0.5 cup of cocoa butter
• A pinch of salt
• Two tbsps. of coconut oil
• Essence of vanilla, 1 tsp.
• One-third cup of erythritol/any keto sweetener(preferred)

FILLING OF PEANUT BUTTER:

• A pinch of salt
• 0.5 cup of peanut butter, natural
• A tablespoon of coconut flour
• Powdered erythritol, 2 tbsp.

INGREDIENT NOTES:

COCONUT FLOUR:

• It is not necessary, so you can skip. If you feel that you have runny peanut butter, then, use the above mentioned quantity of coconut flour.

COCOA BUTTER:

• This cocoa butter could not be substituted with traditional butter & cocoa powder. It will act as the base to make the white chocolate.

SWEETENER:

• Use any of your preferred sweeteners like erythritol, monk fruit, or allulose, but use the powdered version for non-gritty texture.

PEANUT BUTTER:

• Use the natural peanut butter that must be free from hidden sugar/high-carb preservatives.

Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS

INSTRUCTIONS:

PREPARATION OF WHITE CHOCOLATE LAYER:

1. Use a double-boiler/microwave to melt the cocoa butter & coconut oil.
2. Mix using a spoon every thirty seconds till they melt properly.
3. After that, include essence of vanilla, sweetener(powdered), & salt(a pinch).
4. Mix them to combine well.
5. Include this white layer of chocolate in each liner of the muffin to cover the bottom.
6. Keep the molds in the freezer to set (for around ten minutes)

FILLING OF PEANUT BUTTER:

1. Include powdered erythritol, peanut butter, salt, & coconut flour.
2. Mix all of them properly to make the filling(smooth & thick).
3. Separate the portions measuring a spoonful & roll into balls.
4. Place each ball in the muffin mold over the frozen chocolate base & press it gently.
5. Now, cover it with the remaining mixture of white chocolate.
6. Tap the molds gently to smooth & level the surface.
7. To chill, put the molds again into the freezer.
8. Wait until they become firm(around fifty mins).
9. Your White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups are ready to serve!

TIPS:

• If the peanut butter filling is looking dry, then we can add the full spoonful of coconut oil in the filling to make it smooth.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• We can transfer these white chocolate peanut butter cups in the airtight jar and preserve these cups for 2 to 3 weeks.

FREEZER:

• You can put these white chocolate peanut butter cups in the seal bag and save these cups for more than 3 months.

FAQs:

Are these chocolate(white) peanut butter cups low in carbohydrate content?

• Yes, these white chocolate peanut butter cups are low in carb content, and they just comprise 3g net carbs and 2g fiber in a single serving of these cups.

Can I make these chocolate(white) peanut butter cups without dairy?

• We can make these cups dairy-free by using dairy-free oil and sweetener.

Can I use the flour(almond) to make these chocolate(white) peanut butter cups?

• We can use the almond flour to make these white chocolate peanut butter cups in place of coconut flour, but the texture might differ.

Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS

NUTRITIONAL FACTS/SERVING

Calories: ~180 kilocalories
Carbs(total): 5 grams
Net Carbohydrates: Three g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 16g