These Keto Buckeyes are an easy, no-bake treat that delivers riche peanut butter flavor without the sugar. They serve as the perfect keto fat bomb to help you reach your daily macros while satisfying your sweet tooth.
This delicious low carb buckeye recipe is a hit with everyone, even those not following a specific diet. Made with just 5 simple ingredients like natural peanut butter and sugar-free chocolate, it's a guilt free candy you'll make again and again.
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Why You'll Love These Keto Buckeyes
No-Bake and simple: these Keto Buckeyes are an easy, no-bake treat made with just five simple ingredients.
Perfect fat bomb: they serve as an ideal keto fat bomb to help you reach your daily macros while satisfying your sweet tooth.
Diet-friendly for everyone: this low-carb buckeye recipe is a hit with everyone, even those not following a specific keto diet.
Key Ingredients for a Keto Fat Bomb
See the recipe card for a full list of ingredients and instructions.
- Sugar-free creamy peanut butter: provides the rich, nutty base and essential healthy fats for the fat bomb.
- Melted butter: creamed with the peanut butter to create a smooth, decadent filling texture.
- Powdered sweetener (Monkfruit): sweetens the peanut butter mixture without adding sugar or unnecessary carbs.
- Sugar-Free chocolate chips: used for dipping to create the classic chocolate coating while keeping the candy guilt-free.
- Coconut oil: mixed with the chocolate to help it melt smoothly and coat the buckeyes evenly.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Nut butter alternative: you can used almond butter instead of peanut butter to lower the carb count.
- Chocolate varieties: dip the buckeyes in sugar-free milk chocolate or sugar-free white chocolate for a different flavor profile.
- Non-keto version: if you aren't following a keto diet, you can substitute the monkfruit with 2-½ cups of regular confectioners sugar.
Variations for Keto Peanut Butter Buckeyes
- Sea salt garnish: sprinkle a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt on the top of the chocolate coating before it sets to enhance the peanut butter flavor and add a gourmet touch.
- Vanilla or maple infusion: add a half teaspoon of vanilla extract or maple extract to the peanut butter mixture to create a different flavor profile.
- Crunchy toppings: after dipping the buckeyes, sprinkle with chopped nuts for extra texture.
Tips for making Keto Buckeyes
- Smooth peanut butter: ensure your peanut butter is well-mixed and creamy. If it's too firm, microwave for 30 seconds to smooth it out.
- Chill before dipping: freeze or refrigerate the peanut butter balls for at leat 30 minutes before dipping to help them maintain their shape.
- Prevent chocolate seizing: micrtowave your chocolate and coconut oil in short 30-second intervals and stir frequently to keep the mixture smooth.
More Keto Fat Bombs to Try
If you love this recipe for Keto Peanut Butter Buckeyes, you may also like my recipe for Chocolate Peanut Butter Fat Bombs which are like a cookie! For different flavors and textures, try these Matcha Cheesecake Fat Bombs, Strawberry Fluff Salad, and my favorite Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake.
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📖 Recipe
Keto Buckeyes
Equipment
- Airtight container
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Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar free creamy peanut butter
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 1¼ cup powdered sweetener
- 9 ounces sugar free chocolate chips dark or milk
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the peanut butter and melted butter. Add the powdered sweetener and mix well. The peanut butter mixture will be stiff.
- Using a 1 tablespoon-sized cookie scoop, scoop the peanut butter mixture and shape into balls. Place on a foil-lined cookie sheet. Once all peanut butter balls have been made, place them in the fridge to chill for 30 minutes.
- When ready to dip into the chocolate, place the sugar-free chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Add the coconut oil. Microwave in for 1 minute, in 30-second increments until chocolate is melted.
- Dip each ball into the chocolate, leaving the top portion of the peanut butter ball uncoated, forming the buckeye. Return to the cookie sheet and repeat until all buckeyes are coated in chocolate.
- Place the buckeyes back in the fridge to chill until chocolate has hardened. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge or freezer.
Courtney Elise Lott says
Love this recipe so much! Mine always end up being bars because I can't seem to get them to roll into balls, but they're still delicious. One question: I'm making this for a friend who can't do coconut. Could I make the chocolate layer with butter or ghee instead? Have you ever tried this option?
Thanks again for the recipe!
Shelby Law Ruttan says
Hi Courtney! Thanks for stopping by and I'm so happy you love this recipe! Yes, you can absolutely use butter or ghee in place of coconut oil. I hope your friend loves them too! Shelby.