Keto Buckeyes Chocolate and Peanut Butter Balls Recipe (2024)

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ThisKeto Buckeyes Chocolate and Peanut Butter Balls Recipe was a treat! When I say treat, I mean it didn’t even taste like it was any different from the original recipe! I love when I create a Keto friendly recipe that’s just as good as the real thing! Honestly, I don’t think you could go wrong with any recipe that includes chocolate and peanut butter, could you?

I wanna say this recipe only takes about 10 minutes to whip up. That longest part of this recipe is waiting for the dough to chill enough for you to roll out the little peanut butter balls.

Keto Buckeyes Chocolate and Peanut Butter Balls Recipe Ingredients

  • 1 cup peanut butter or almond butter
  • 1 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup erythritol
  • 4 oz Sugar Free Chocolate Baking Bar or chips

Keto Buckeyes Chocolate and Peanut Butter Balls Recipe Instructions

Combine the peanut butter or almond butter, flour and sweetener of your choice. Mix it until it’s well combined.

TIP: We love using Swerve confectioner sweetener or Now Foods brand of Erythritol in this recipe.

Place the peanut butter mixture in the freezer for about an hour (or at least enough to cool it to form the balls).

Roll the cold dough into small size balls about 1 inch in diameter. Note: if your hands tend to be on the bit warm side, you will notice you have to roll the balls quickly so the peanut butter doesn’t melt in your hands again.

Melt the chocolate as instructed on the package. I ended up putting the bar into a small microwave safebowl and heat it for seconds at a time until it was completely melted. I believe it took a minute to get it to the consistency I wanted.

Use a fork to hold the ball and dip it into the melted chocolate.

Place the chocolate dipped peanut butter balls onto a silicone mat or wax paper to prevent sticking until the chocolate hardens. You can place them back into the freezer to speed up the hardening process.

Keep these stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

This recipe makes between 15 and 20 balls!

Keto Buckeye’s Recipe Nutrition

(note: this nutrition label was calculated using almond butter instead of peanut butter)

Serves 20 (1 ball)

Calories 80, Total C 2.5g, Fiber 1.3g, Net C 1.2g, Sugars 0.6g, Fat 7g, Protein 2.7g

Here are a few photos we took of this process.

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Keto Buckeyes Chocolate and Peanut Butter Balls

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Servings 20 servings

Calories 80

Instructions

  • Combine the peanut butter or almond butter, flour and sweetener of your choice. Mix it until it’s well combined.

  • Place the peanut butter mixture in the freezer for about an hour (or at least enough to cool it to form the balls).

  • Roll the cold dough into small size balls about 1 inch in diameter. Note: if your hands tend to be on the bit warm side, you will notice you have to roll the balls quickly so the peanut butter doesn’t melt in your hands again.

  • Melt the chocolate as instructed on the package. I ended up putting the bar into a small microwave-safe bowl and heat it for seconds at a time until it was completely melted. I believe it took a minute to get it to the consistency I wanted.

  • Use a fork to hold the ball and dip it into the melted chocolate.

  • Place the chocolate dipped peanut butter balls onto a silicone mat or wax paper to prevent sticking until the chocolate hardens. You can place them back into the freezer to speed up the hardening process.

  • Keep these stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

TIP: We love using Swerve confectioner sweetener or Now Foods brand of Erythritol in this recipe.

This recipe makes between 15 and 20 balls!

Nutrition

Serving: 1ball | Calories: 80 | Carbohydrates: 2.5g | Protein: 2.7g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 1.3g | Sugar: 0.6g | Net Carbs: 1.2g

Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy.

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FAQs

Is peanut butter OK on keto? ›

Peanut butter can definitely be part of a keto diet, but it's best to stick to plain options that are free of extra flavors and sweeteners. Almond butter is a good choice, too, and it's slightly lower in carbs. Additionally, you should be mindful of your portion size if you're trying to lose weight.

Why are my peanut butter balls so sticky? ›

First, make sure you're using regular peanut butter (rather than the natural peanut butter that's more runny). If it's too sticky still, you can simply add a little more powdered sugar until it's a nice consistency for rolling into small balls. Do Buckeyes need to be refrigerated?

How do you keep buckeyes from sweating? ›

SHORTENING added to the chocolate is the big secret ingredient for buckeyes. This helps stabilize the chocolate so that it dips nicely, and helps prevent the chocolate from weeping and sweating once it's hardened. Traditionally, people added paraffin wax to the chocolate to achieve this.

What to mix with peanut butter keto? ›

Peanut Butter Chia Pudding a healthy keto vegan breakfast or dessert made with chia seeds, unsweetened almond milk, and sugar-free monk fruit syrup. Peanut Butter Fat Bombs are easy keto treats made of only 4 ingredients: peanut butter, coconut oil, cocoa butter (or butter), and stevia vanilla drops.

Can I eat chocolate on keto diet? ›

Yes, you can eat chocolate on a keto diet, but it should ideally be dark chocolate with a high cocoa content (over 70%) and low in sugar. It's essential to consume it in moderation to stay within your daily carbohydrate limits. Always ensure to check the nutritional label before indulging.

How much peanut butter can I eat a day on keto? ›

So, yep, peanut butter is keto—in small amounts. It's a great source of fat, fiber, and protein, says Priscilla Blevins, RD, the owner of Keto Girl Nutritionist. One note, though: The calories and carbs can add up quickly, so it's best to stick with one serving or less per day, Ernst notes.

Why are my buckeyes dry? ›

To avoid a dry, crumby dough . . .

Mix together the peanut butter and butter first, and then stir in the powdered sugar one cup at a time, until you reach the right consistency. Usually about 3 cups of powdered sugar will do for approximately 1 1/2-2 cups of peanut butter.

Can you leave buckeyes out? ›

Buckeyes are fine to sit out at room temperature on holiday cookie plates for up to 24 hours, though if you're keeping them around for longer than that, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator where they'll stay fresh for up to 2 weeks. Buckeyes also freeze super well.

What is the toxicity of buckeyes? ›

Poisonous Plant: All parts of the plant (leaves, bark, fruit) are highly toxic if ingested – because of the glycoside aesculin, the saponin aescin, and possibly alkaloids. Symptoms are muscle weakness and paralysis, dilated pupils, vomiting, diarrhea, depression, paralysis, and stupor.

Why are they called buckeye balls? ›

Buckeyes are peanut butter fudge candy balls dipped in chocolate. They're called buckeyes because they look like the nuts that grow on Ohio buckeye trees. This recipe for buckeye candy is so good that I double it whenever I make it. Peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate — what's not to love about buckeyes?!

Should I store buckeyes in the fridge? ›

The buckeyes are beautiful as is. You can store them in an air-tight container in the fridge or you can freeze them, though I will warn you if you keep them in your fridge you will be tempted to eat one every time you pass by. I like to give them away as gifts in cute bags or Christmas Chinese-like takeout boxes.

Which brand of peanut butter is best for keto? ›

Smucker's Natural Creamy Peanut Butter

You don't expect it with a brand so associated with jelly, but Smucker's natural creamy peanut butter is great for keto.

Can I have a banana on keto? ›

Bananas. Bananas may be great for muscle recovery, reducing bloat, and calming an upset stomach, but they're on the list of foods you can't eat on the keto diet. With 25g of carbs per 100g serving, bananas are too high in carbs.

Is popcorn okay for keto? ›

Net carbs are calculated by taking the total grams of carbohydrate in a food and subtracting the amount of fiber. In this case, popcorn contains 6 grams of carbs per 1 cup serving and 1.2 grams of fiber, bringing the net carbs per serving to 4.8 grams. Yes friends, popcorn is indeed a keto food.

Is Jif peanut butter OK for keto? ›

Jif's no-added-sugar offering contains 17 grams of fat, 8 grams of protein, 7 grams of carbs, and 2 grams of natural sugar per serving. Both follow the set keto ratio making them keto-approved.

What is the best way to eat peanut butter on keto? ›

Spoon on top of a sweet potato and add a pinch of cinnamon for a tasty breakfast. Grab a jar of Simply Crunchy + a spoon. A spoonful of peanut butter is a perfect Keto snack! We also recently launched our Keto & No Sugar Added Box so you can snag all your favorites at one time.

Can you eat all the cheese you want on keto? ›

You can eat high fat foods like cheese on the Keto diet. Cheddar, Gouda, goat cheese, and blue cheese are the best to consider. Cheese to avoid on Keto are cottage cheese and low fat and processed varieties.

Which is better for keto almond butter or peanut butter? ›

From our analysis and study of macros, we can say that Almond butter is a healthier choice than Peanut Butter on a keto diet because it has fewer carbs and more fat than Peanut Butter.

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