These keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars are like a cross between a chewy chocolate chip cookie and a blondie, all while being gluten free, sugar-free and low carb. Best of all, they only have 7 ingredients and take less than 30 minutes to make. They are the perfect low carb dessert recipe.
Ingredients Notes
Step by Step Instructions
How to make low carb chocolate peanut butter bars
STEP 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, using a hand mixer, mix the cream cheese with the egg until smooth.
STEP 2: To the mixing bowl, add almond flour, peanut butter, heavy cream, sweetener, and vanilla extract. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
STEP 3: Using a rubber spatula, fold the chocolate chips into the mixture.
STEP 4: Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown. The center might still be a little soft, but it will continue cooking as it cools.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A good rule of thumb is to substitute 1 cup of almond flour with ¼ of coconut flour and one additional egg for every ¼ cup of coconut flour. It may also be necessary to double the liquid called for in the recipe as well. If the mixture seems too dry, simply add more liquid, a little at a time until you reach your desired consistency. If your mixture is too wet, add additional coconut flour, mixing in 1 teaspoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency. That being said, I have not tested this recipe with coconut flour.
The monk fruit I use is a 1:1 ratio for regular sugar. You can use any low carb sweetener you prefer in this recipe.
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Low Carb Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
These keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars are like a cross between a chewy chocolate chip cookie and a blondie, all while being gluten free, sugar-free and low carb. Best of all, they only have 7 ingredients and take less than 30 minutes to make. They are the perfect low carb dessert recipe.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups blanched almond flour (I use this brand)
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons granular monkfruit, more if you like it sweeter (I use this brand) Code PEACE for 20% off
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (I use this brand)
- ½ cup sugar free chocolate chips (I use this brand)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, using a hand mixer, mix the cream cheese with the egg until smooth.
- To the mixing bowl, add almond flour, peanut butter, heavy cream, sweetener, and vanilla extract. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
- Using a rubber spatula, fold the chocolate chips into the mixture.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown. The center might still be a little soft, but it will continue cooking as it cools.
- Let cool completely. Slice into 16 equal squares.
Notes
- net carbs per serving: 3.3g
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Make it dairy free: For a dairy free version, use a vegan cream cheese and substitute the heavy cream for almond milk or coconut milk.
- Salt: These are delicious with some flaky sea salt sprinkled on top before baking.
- Category: desser recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 196
- Fat: 17.1g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3.6g
- Protein: 6.1g
Keywords: low carb dessert, keto dessert, chocolate peanut butter desserts, low carb blondies, keto cookie bars, low carb chocolate peanut butter bars
**Recipe originally posted October 11th 2014 - Updated May 28th 2021**
Martina says
Great pic Kyndra! It looks delicious! 🙂
Kayla says
No nutrition facts on this?
Jerry says
I made these - quite good! However, I did try a few different things.
1) The recipe has no salt at all. I heavily sprinkled sea salt on some of the surface and really think it helped. It is rare to see a bar or brownie recipe with no salt at all. It really brings out both the chocolate and nut flavors.
2) I don't have sugar-free chocolate. I chopped up an 85% cocoa chocolate bar and it worked well.
3) I baked it 20 minutes -- at least in my oven, it wasn't quite as brown and would probably give in a few minutes more next time.
4) I used the Swerve option.
All in all - this was *really* good.
Alli says
Also wondering what the nutritional counts are. Thank you.
Marsha says
Sounds great, but I'm disappointed that you don't post nutritional info....after all, this is posted as a low carb site. Every other low carb site posts this info with their recipes, what's up with you?
Peace Love and Low Carb says
First of all, your comment is very curt and not well received. "What's up with me?" Well, the nutritional information is on more than 90% of the recipes on my site. I do it as a courtesy because I know that it is important to people. It is very time consuming and is not something that I am required to do. As if providing free recipes and information wasn't enough?? Would you like me to also cook it for you? Sites like myfitnesspal, fat secret, live strong etc are great for entering your ingredients from a recipe and coming up with nutritional information.
flipflopfox says
Go Kyndra!
Lynne Morris says
Absolutely! Go Kyndra! I appreciate all that you do for us low carb recipe hunters. I can certainly figure out my carbs if you can provide the recipes. Thank you!
Martha Butler says
Took me 10 seconds to import the recipe into Fitness Pal and a couple minutes to correct some of the ingredients since it wanted me to use a fried egg lol. I just made the blueberry pancake bites, which my husband loved and I will be buying some of the missing ingredients to make this tomorrow. I am trying to get him to eat better snacks instead of Walmart apple pies and muffins. He loved the bites and is looking forward to me cooking again tomorrow. I so appreciate all that you do and hope you continue sharing your recipes with us. Thank you
Laura says
Nice! I was wondering where the nutrition info was, as well, but I do have enough sense to plug the info into my app and calculate what I'm using, since you could potentially use this as a jumping off point for variations of the recipe. For example, not all almond flours are the same nutritionally-I'm leaning toward trying this with unblanched almond flour, that pirate boy peanut butter, and tollhouse dark chocolate morsels. Probably not enough carbs to kick me out of ketosis, but probably nowhere close to your recipe's carb count either. People can be so rude online-take a grain of salt with that comment and let it go. I appreciate every free recipe you share, Kendra!
gus says
you go, girl!
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Christina says
So well said lol
jane says
That's a BOOM! Thanks for all you do! So appreciated!
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KQF says
Love it 😀
Well said, sometimes ppl need to use their own brains no?
Anonymous says
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Lisa says
Maybe you should take some personal responsibility for your own health and well being Marsha. What a rude and entitled attitude, do you want a participation trophy too?
Lori says
They look great Kyndra and I will try them this afternoon! It is very easy to put the info into MFP to get the nutrition info. Sorry that some people can't be more respectful and just say thanks!
LaWanda says
Better yet, try not saying anything at all!
Julie says
You do great work have tried lots of your recipes their Fab!
Cathie Holt says
These look amazing. I am baking tonight. Thank you for your TERRIFIC recipes. I am 2+ years into this WOE (and minus 90 lbs) and love your site....it is my go to favorite.
Wendy says
I just made a batch and the batter was delicious!!! Can’t WAIT to eat one!!
Lisa says
These look fabulous, will be making some this weekend! And by the way, I really appreciate all that you and other bloggers do, it makes my life so much easier and better. Thank you and Mwrry Christmas
Amy McAleavey says
Oh - wow! Two of my favorite foods together! I can't wait to make this (I'm going to try to make my own sugar free chocolate so we'll see how that works!) Great dessert/snack idea (only 161 calories according to My Fitness Pal)
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Elena Tansy says
I didn’t have any peanut butter so I modified your recipe using almond butter, tossed in some toasted coconut, and had Chocolate Coconut Almond Butter bars instead! And they did not disappoint! I used swerve and added a little extra baking time because my oven took a little longer! Thank you for the recipe!
Kathy says
Made these today and they were such a nice treat. I baked in an 8 x 8 pan however mine were about twice the thickness and crumbled quite a bit. Any idea what could have gone wrong? Excellent with a cup of Lady Grey this rainy afternoon.
Lisa says
I love all your recipes !
And I'm so glad you stood your ground on the "rude one "
Figure it out is what I say !
Always your fan 🙂
Kristy says
Sounds delicious! I was just wondering is there anything I could substitute the heavy whipping cream for? Would Greek yogurt be a suitable substitute?
Thank you in advance!
Lisa Bishop says
You might try evaporated milk if dairy isn’t the problem, and coconut milk if dairy is off limits. Use fat-free versions if that’s the concern, but fat will improve the flavor.. Your yogurt idea would probably work too.
Okay, I see now I’m replying in 2021 to a 2018 question, but I’m going to post anyway. It’s a good question.
Sarah King says
I'm about to make the brownies, they look delicious. I made your big mac and cheese and it was awesome!! I'm pretty new to keto and I've never been a cook. I'm so glad your recipes are not only easy to make but taste great too. Because of my work schedule, I have to make casseroles a lot so dinner is just a microwave away. I've printed all your casserole recipes and I'm working my way through them. Thank you so much for the work you do to help us. I'm down 22 lbs now and can't believe it because of all the good food I'm eating! I'm definitely a fan of your website!
Cathy Clark says
Sounds delicious & I’m about to goi in & make them right now—nothing better than peanut butter & chocolate!!!
Marsha, didn’t your Mother ever tell you “if you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything!
Thx for all you do Kyndra! I LOVE your site!!!
Yvonne says
I would like to say a big Thank you for what you do for us. It is not easy and very time consuming putting all this together. I myself have made the choice of going Low carb for both of us.
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Michele says
My husband said yum. I mistakenly put a whole cup of peanut butter in it. It didn’t look done at 20 minutes so I left it in another 10 and then turned the oven off and let it sit for another 10. I also sprinkled about a teaspoon of salt per Jerry’s comments. It adds a nice contrast. Deliciousness. Thank you for your awesome recipes.
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Bertha Mitchell says
I made this recipe yesterday and they're so delicious 😋😋😋
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Martha Moore says
Really good. I use almond butter instead of peanut butter then add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts to the batter. I like them cold after cooked and cooled. Yum
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Kevin DeLorenze says
Thank you for your wonderful, and delicious recipes. We don't need the nutrition information, as all of us should be doing this all the time, as we don't use the same ingredients as you. I haven't tried this yet as its in the oven now. Lol. Your recipes are delicious, and I know it will be amazing.
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Janice says
I am so looking forward to trying these! Do you know if they would freeze well? As the only one eating keto in my house it will take me a while to eat these and I would hate for them to go bad before I eat them all!!
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Kyndra Holley says
Yes, you can absolutely freeze them. Also, I like to store them in the fridge, which helps them last longer and I love the way they taste cold.
Kris says
These are so yummy and easy too!
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Samantha Schmeiser says
Absolutely love these, they will be a new staple to curb my sweet tooth! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐!!!!!
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Nan says
This recipe is delicious! My husband loved them, and even my 10 year old grandson thought they were great. I’ started the Keto lifestyle a month ago, and I’m down 16 lbs, and feel great, but my weakness is sweets, and my favorite candy is Reese’s peanut butter cups. This recipe has totally cured my cravings for peanut butter, and chocolate.
Audra says
Hell0- What is the equivalent measurement if I use liquid Stevia instead of the monk fruit? Thanks!
Kyndra Holley says
I couldn't say. I have never used liquid stevia
Ryan M Thornton says
Nice recipe! Question though: is there supposed to be oil accumulating on top as it bakes? I think it is from my smuckers natural peanut butter. Also, I added a tablespoon of cocoa powder to my 2nd batch to see how that turns out.
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Kyndra Holley says
Yes, that would definitely be the result of the natural peanut butter.