These low carb peanut butter bars evolved because I love peanut butter and chocolate. I mean, I really LOVE peanut butter and chocolate! From the time I was just a wee one, peanut butter and chocolate was a favorite combination of mine. I was constantly looking for and trying new recipes that included the dynamic duo that tantalizes every taste bud on my tongue.
Fast forward to adult hood and finding out that I have several food allergies. This lead me to eating low carb/keto by chance. However, not really by choice.
I had to go on a mission…
A mission to find amazing foods that still tasted great and eased my allergies. I grew up in the kitchen ,so for me, this was a huge undertaking to try to find replacements for all of the amazing ,yummy, and not so healthy foods and treats I grew up on.
It wasn’t as bad as I thought…
Through trials, tribulations and many tears… Yes, I cried many times, I started to find foods and recipes I liked that took out or replaced so many of the foods/ingredients that I was accustomed to for so many years prior. Once I got the hang of it and started figuring out replacement combinations that I liked, I realized it wasn’t as bad as I thought. The tears started to lessen as I got the hang of it and started loving being in the kitchen again!
Now for the recipe!
Low Carb Peanut Butter Bars ( or whatever shape you want to make them. 😉 )
Ingredients:
- 3/4 c almond flour
- 1-1/2 – 2 TBSP coconut flour
- 1/2 stick butter
- 1/3 c powdered monk fruit (or your fav powdered sweetener)
- 1/2 c peanut butter (you can use chunky or smooth)
- 1 tsp. vanilla
Topping:
- 1/2 c low carb chocolate chips of your choice
- 1-2 TBSP peanut butter (again, chunky or smooth is your choice…I like chunky for the added texture.)
Line 8×8 pan with parchment paper to make removal and cutting simple! Soften your butter and add all of the other ingredients. Stir until smooth. Dump into pan and pat out evenly.
Melt chocolate and peanut butter, stir until smooth and spread over top of bars. Refrigerate until almost set. Cut into squares and put back into fridge until completely set. I cut mine up and store them in a container in the fridge so they are all ready when the craving strikes! Enjoy!!
What pairs well with low carb peanut butter bars?
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