Easy Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars Recipe
If you’re anything like me, you’ve stood in front of the fridge more than once just wishing there was something sweet that didn’t wreck your low-carb goals. That’s why I started playing around with different versions of these keto chocolate peanut butter bars. My husband loves Reese’s cups. And I mean really loves them. I wanted to find something he’d genuinely enjoy and stay within his low-carb goals.
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I tried so many combinations, but for the longest time, they all had that weird overwhelming taste from coconut oil. It took some tweaking (okay, a lot of tweaking), but this version finally nailed it. No odd coconut flavor, just rich, creamy peanut butter goodness with a smooth chocolate layer on top. And yes…my Reese’s-loving husband totally approves.
These keto dessert bars are no-bake, low carb, and super simple to make. Whether you’re craving an afternoon treat or a quick make-ahead dessert, this recipe’s been a game-changer in our house. They’re also freezer-friendly, which makes them perfect for prepping ahead.
Why You’ll Love These Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
- No oven needed – These no-bake bars are perfect when it’s too hot to cook or you just want something fast.
- Quick & easy – Minimal ingredients and just a few steps mean this recipe is beginner-friendly and done in minutes.
- Low carb & sugar-free – Sweetened with keto-friendly ingredients so you can enjoy guilt-free.
- Rich, creamy, and chocolatey – The classic combo of peanut butter and chocolate never disappoints!
- I absolutely love them – I am super picky about low carb treats. I have a super picky palate…some keto sweets taste great until that aftertaste hits. You know what I mean?
- Make ahead magic – These bars store great in the fridge or freezer for whenever that dessert craving hits.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Here’s everything you’ll need to make these easy keto chocolate peanut butter bars:
- Natural peanut butter – Make sure it’s unsweetened. Look for a brand with just peanuts and maybe salt… no added sugar or oils. A few of our go-to keto-friendly options are Smuckers Natural Chunky, Crazy Richard’s, 365 by Whole Foods, and MaraNatha No-Stir. You can also swap with almond butter or sunflower seed butter if needed.
- Sugar-free chocolate bar – I love using Lily’s or ChocZero, but any keto-friendly brand will work.
- Butter – Helps smooth the chocolate, adds creaminess, and helps bind the ingredients together.
- Powdered monk fruit sweetener – This blends best for a creamy texture. Powdered erythritol or a keto blend can work too.
- Coconut flour – Gives structure to the base layer. You can use almond flour but follow the conversion of 1/4 c Coconut to 1 c Almond flour.
💡 Tip: Want an extra crunch? Stir in some chopped nuts or keto granola before chilling!
How to Make Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
Step 1: Make the base layer
In a medium bowl, combine the butter, peanut butter, coconut flour, and powdered sweetener.
Step 2: Mix the base layer
After combining the base layer ingredients, mix until they are completely smooth and well combined.
Step 3: Press Mix into Dish
Transfer your peanut butter base layer to a 9×9 glass dish. Press it down evenly to where the entire bottom of the dish is covered.
💡 Tip: Want easy clean up? Line the 9×9 baking dish with parchment paper before transferring the base mix to make clean up a snap.
Step 4: Melt the chocolate
In a glass bowl (or using a double boiler), melt the sugar-free chocolate with the butter. Stir until completely smooth.
Step 5: Pour and smooth
Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer and use a spatula to smooth it evenly from edge to edge. This is my hubby’s favorite part. He loves to lick the spatula clean. lol.
Step 6: Chill until set
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm. For quicker results, you can pop the pan in the freezer for 20–30 minutes.
Step 7: Slice and serve
Once set, lift the bars out of the dish using the parchment paper. Slice into squares and enjoy! Store leftovers in the fridge or freezer in an airtight container.
These are perfect to meal prep for busy weeks, parties, or when you just want a quick and easy low-carb snack on hand!
Tips for the Best Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
- Use parchment paper – The parchment paper will make clean up a breeze and help lift the bars out without breaking.
- Taste as you go – Not all peanut butters or sweeteners are created equal. Adjust to your sweetness preference before pressing the base layer.
- Don’t overheat the chocolate – Use short intervals in the microwave (15–20 seconds) and stir often so it doesn’t seize up.
- Chill completely before slicing – This helps the layers set firmly and keeps the chocolate from cracking.
- Use a warm knife for cleaner cuts – Just run it under hot water and wipe dry between slices. This is one of my favorite hacks!
Easy Variations to Try
- Nut-free option: Use sunflower seed butter and coconut flour for an allergy-friendly treat. Our oldest daughter has severe nut allergies, so this is a go-to when she is craving low-carb chocolate-covered peanut butter bars.
- Texture Options: Mix in chopped pecans, peanuts, or keto granola into the base layer for chunkier options. Go with smooth natural peanut butter for a smoother texture.
- Double chocolate: Add a few sugar-free chocolate chips directly into the peanut butter base. You can never have too much chocolate.
- Layered twist: Add a thin layer of crushed keto cookies or chopped nuts between the base and chocolate topping for texture and taste.
Storage Tip: These bars keep beautifully in the fridge for up to a week… They’re also amazing straight from the freezer!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a different nut butter besides peanut butter?
Absolutely! I’ve made these bars with almond butter and even sunflower seed butter when I was out of peanut butter or trying to avoid nuts for our allergic daughter. Just make sure it’s the natural, unsweetened kind to keep things keto.
What sweetener works best?
I personally use powdered monk fruit sweetener because it blends in super smooth. You can use Swerve or a powdered erythritol blend too. If you taste the mix and it’s not quite sweet enough, just keep adding to your liking.
Do these bars need to stay refrigerated?
Yes! Since there’s no baking and no preservatives, I always keep them in an airtight container in the fridge. They stay firm and perfect for up to a week (if they last that long around here!).
Can I freeze these keto chocolate peanut butter bars?
Definitely. I actually freeze half the batch sometimes to make them last longer. My husband swears they taste even better straight from the freezer.
How many net carbs are in each bar?
It’ll depend on the exact ingredients and portion sizes, but I usually cut mine into 16 small squares and each one comes out to around 2–3g net carbs. I always recommend plugging your ingredients into a macro calculator if you need precise numbers.
I hope you love these as much as my family does. They’re always the first thing to disappear from the fridge when I make a batch!
More Keto Peanut Butter Dessert Recipes:
- Peanut Butter Fluff
- Everything But the Kitchen Sink Fat Bombs
- Keto Peanut Butter Cookies
- Keto Cheesecake Bites with Peanut Butter
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Easy Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup Natural Peanut Butter (I use Smucker's Natural Crunchy)
- 4 tbsp butter, softened
- 2/3 cup Lakanto powdered monk fruit sweetener
- 2 tbsp coconut flour
For the Chocolate Topping:
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 3oz Lily's Creamy Milk Chocolate Candy Bar
Instructions
- In a bowl, beat softened butter at high speed.
- Add powdered Monkfruit powdered, peanut butter, and coconut flour then beat with a mixer again on medium until all of the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Line a 9 X 9-inch baking pan with parchment paper (or grease pan) and spread the peanut butter layer evenly then place in the freezer for 10 minutes.
- Break the Lily's Smooth Creamy Chocolate Bar into pieces in a greased glass container and add 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Microwave for 30 seconds on the low power setting then stir. If it is not completely melted microwave in 15-second intervals on low power stirring between each until it is melted. Make sure to always stir between intervals as it will continue to melt when you stir it. **Do not overcook, or the chocolate will become hard and will not spread.
- Remove the baking pan from the freezer and spread the chocolate layer on top of the peanut butter layer, then using a spatula spread it evenly.
- Return to the freezer for several hours or overnight to allow the No-Bake Keto Peanut Butter Bars to setup. Once they have set up, you can store either in the freezer or the fridge. We tried ours both ways, and they are delicious!
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Hi, can you tell me if the listing for carbs is total or net. Thanks.
The nutritional info also lists the carbs and the fiber. If you subtract the fiber from the carbs you get 2 net carbs.
I wonder why it still reads at 5 net carbs in carb manager
Can powdered swerve be used in place of the powdered monk fruit?
Yes
Can you use regular swerve or monkfruit? Or does it have to be powdered?
I’ve only tested the recipe as is so I’m not sure if it would work. You can put regular in a blender or magic bullet and pulse it so that it turns into powdered.
I have not tried this yet, but with regular granulated sure, you can process it in a food processor and make powdered sugar… have done that many times… will have to try the monkfruit sugar this way.
Can you use unsweetened bakers chocolate melted with some Swerve instead of the chocolate bar???
These look so good! I have 1 question, you list the carbs as 5, is that net or would it be 2 net after the fiber is subtracted? I was thinking you probably already subtracted the fiber since 2 seems not enough but a girl can hope 🙂 Either way they are making an appearance! Thanks for your great recipes, my hubby & I enjoy a lot of them!
The carbs are 5 minus the 3 fiber = 2 net carbs
Hi kasey just made but in the freezer now ?is it says 1g sugar is it the chocolate bar or the powdered sugar
How about subbing almond flour for the coconut flour? Do you think that would work?
Typically, the conversion is 4x as much, but I’m not sure if that conversion would work in this recipe since I don’t use much coconut flour. I haven’t tested it with almond flour so I can’t say for sure.
These look delicious. I am allergic to coconut, is there something I could sub the coconut flour with?
I have only tried as is but you may be able to use almond flour. Just make sure to use the conversion of 1 part coconut flour to 4 parts almond flour.
What about using the PB2 peanut flour- just a thought and I don’t know the conversion, but that seem like it would be the natural flour sub to me.
I don’t know I’ve never used either of those ingredients.
Hi Kasey, I was wondering if I could use PB2 and what about dark chocolate? I prefer the Dark and Lily’s is very good.
I don’t know about PB2. I have never used it so I don’t have any experience with it. Lily’s dark chocolate is also a great choice.
Hi! Kasey:
Would it be better to use Swerve granular or Swerve Confectioners instead of Monkfruit?? And if
I substitute is a 1:1 ratio??? Thanks!
I would use Swerve Confectioners since it is comparable to Monkfruit powdered. The substitution is 1:1.
Ok Kasey, you did it again ! Another great recipe ! ! ! Thank you.
Hi kasey just made but in the freezer now ?is it says 1g sugar is it the chocolate bar or the powdered sugar
These are delicious! They really do taste like a Reese peanut butter cup. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
Yay! Glad you enjoyed them. You are so very welcome.
Do you know if the conversation from monk fruit powder to coconut sugar is 1:1? I prefer coconut sugar.
I have never used coconut sugar so I’m not sure.
I love this recipe, finally found something low carb to take the place of Reece cups. This is so addicting.
This was soooooooo good and easy to make! Thanks for sharing!
Yay! So glad you loved them!
I made these with dark chocolate. They are soooo good. They are definitely my favourite to date as well.
Yay! SO glad you loved them!
I just found your blog, you’re amazing so inform and easy to follow recipes! I just made these and they came out DELICIOUS. Thank you
Awesome! I’m so glad you loved it!
How can these be keto friendly when Peanut Butter is not allowed on the keto diet??? Aren’t legumes a no??
That is up to you. Many many people on a keto diet enjoy peanut butter. If you don’t, then sub almond butter insteaed.