Keto Peanut Butter Chocolate Truffles are the ideal low-carb dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth without causing you to break your diet, so enjoy the indulgent & guilt-free treat. These creamy truffles blend rich, sugar-free dark chocolate with smooth, natural peanut butter for a luscious, melt-in-your-mouth treat. Keto sweetener like Erythritol or stevia provides the same sweetness as sugar but without the added carbs. These keto Peanut Butter Chocolate Truffles keep well in the refrigerator or freezer, making them perfect for last-minute snacks, party favors, or a dessert after dinner. They are ideal for everyone who is on the keto diet since they are low in carbs and loaded with healthy fats.
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STATS:
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Chill Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Cuisine: American
- Course: Dessert
- Diet: Keto, Gluten-Free, Low Carb
- Servings: 12 truffles
EQUIPMENT:
- Bowl
- Dough roller
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Parchment paper
- Baking tray
INGREDIENTS:
- ½ cup natural peanut butter
- ¼ cup coconut flour
- 2 tbsp. powdered Erythritol
- ½ tsp. vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup Keto chocolate chips
- 1 tsp. coconut oil
INGREDIENTS NOTES:
NATURAL PEANUT BUTTER:
- Natural peanut butter is creamy, unsalted, and free of added sugars and oils so we use the natural peanut butter to make these peanut butter chocolate truffles.
COCONUT FLOUR:
- This coconut flour helps to bind the ingredients of the chocolate truffles. This coconut flour is loaded with the fiber and low in carbs.
ERYTHRITOL POWDER:
- Erythritol is a keto-friendly sweetener that mixes in seamlessly with the truffle mixture.
VANILLA EXTRACT:
- Vanilla essence improves the flavor of the chocolate and peanut butter by adding a warm, pleasant scent.
SALT:
- Salt improves the flavor and balances the sweetness.
KETO CHOCOLATE CHIPS:
- Keto Chocolate Chips give a luscious chocolate coating without extra carbs; opt for sugar-free chocolate chips made with stevia or monk fruit.
COCONUT OIL:
- Coconut oil provides a glossy sheen and aids in the smooth melting of chocolate, making coating simple.
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INSTRUCTION:
- Put the parchment paper on the tray.
- Take a bowl and add the coconut flour, peanut butter, Erythritol, salt, and vanilla essence.
- We can mix all the ingredients till the mixture start to attain the dough-like form.
- Then we can make the 12 tiny, one-inch-wide balls.
- We can transfer these balls to a tray lined with paper.
- Then we can freeze for 20 minutes to firm up the balls.
- We can take a vessel and add the chocolate chips in the vessel.
- Then we can melt coconut oil & chocolate chips in thirty second increments & stir till they get melted & smooth.
- Take the truffles out of the freezer.
- Then dip each truffle in the melted chocolate & return them to the parchment paper.
- We can put the tray in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes or till the chocolate is solid.
- Serve and savor!
TIPS:
- We can add 1 tsp. Extra coconut flour at a time if the dough is too soft.
- You can also add chopped peanuts or sugar-free toffee pieces for added crunch.
- We can use a fork to dip truffles simply and without smudging your fingers.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- You could put the remaining chocolate truffles in the sealed box and store these truffles for around 2 weeks.
FREEZER:
- You can put these chocolate truffles in a single layer on the sheet when they get solid then transfer these truffles in the seal bag and store these chocolate truffles for 3 months.
FAQs:
Are these chocolate truffles low in carbs?
- Yes, these chocolate truffles are low in carbs and they are comprised of only 5g carbs, 2g net carbs, 3g proteins, and 3g fiber is present in per serving of these truffles.
Will we store these chocolate truffles?
- Yes, we can store these chocolate truffles by putting these truffles in a sealed box in the fridge for around 2 weeks and in the freezer for around 3 months.
Can I make these chocolate truffles with the almond flour?
- Yes, we can use almond flour but we have to adjust the quantity of this flour according to the requirements.
Are these chocolate truffles vegan-friendly?
- No, these chocolate truffles are not vegan-friendly, but if we can use dairy-free chocolate and plant-based chocolate then these chocolate truffles will become vegan-friendly.
Is there any substitute for coconut oil to make these truffles?
- Yes, we can use butter or heavy cream to melt the chocolate chips; but the texture of these chocolate truffles will get altered.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 120 kcal
Carbs: 5g
Net Carbs: 2g
Fiber: 3g
Total Carbs: 5g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 10g
Sodium: 40mg
Potassium: 100mg
Calcium: 8mg
Iron: 0.5mg
Vitamin A: 0 IU