Taffiny Elrod

Aug 16, 2022 · min read

Keto Peanut Butter Buckeyes

This chocolatey treats are a beloved classic in Ohio and surrounding parts of the Midwest.

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Prep Time 1

Chill Time 2

Servings pieces

Calories 94.5kcal

Ingredients

1cupnatural unsweetened peanut butterat room temperature
1cupunsalted butterat room temperature
2servings Chocolate Peanut Butter Keto Chow
1/2cuppowdered erythritol
1tsp.pure vanilla extract
1cupsugar-freedark chocolate chips
1Tbsp.coconut oil

Instructions

Place peanut butter and unsalted butter in a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer on high speed until smooth and well combined.
Add the Keto Chow, powdered erythritol, and vanilla extract to the bowl and beat on low speed until everything is completely mixed together.
Place the mixture in the refrigerator to chill for about 40 minutes, or until it is firm enough to scoop into balls.
Use a small (0.5 ounce) ice cream scoop to form into balls. Set on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and place them in the freezer to chill.
Meanwhile, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl by microwaving in 30-second bursts, stirring after each burst to distribute the heat, until the chocolate is melted. If the chocolate is hot, let cool to room temperature before using.
Remove the hardened peanut butter balls from the freezer and dip them in the chocolate individually by poking a toothpick in the top of a ball, swirling it in the chocolate so the bottom and sides are coated, and a circle of peanut butter is still visible on the top.
Use a fork if necessary to help lift the ball out of the chocolate. Allow any excess chocolate drip back into the bowl.
Set the coated buckeye on a clean parchment-lined tray and keep working until all the balls are coated. If they start to get too soft to dip, return them to the freezer until they are firm again.
Store the finished buckeyes in an airtight container in the freezer for up to three months.

Notes

Butter replaces about half of the peanut butter these normally contain for a more favorable fat profile, so these buckeyes are best kept in the freezer as they may melt at room temperature.Our recipes may contain links to affiliate websites, and Keto Chow receives an affiliate commission for any purchases made by you on the affiliate website using such links. To see the full recipe on Cronometer, you can add Keto Chow as a friend in the “Sharing” tab if you have a Gold Cronometer Membership. Our email is hello@ketochow.net.

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Nutrition Facts

Keto Peanut Butter Buckeyes

Serving Size

1 piece

Amount per Serving

Calories

94.5

% Daily Value*

Fat

8.66

Saturated Fat

3.93

Trans Fat

0.19

Polyunsaturated Fat

0.97

Monounsaturated Fat

2.77

Cholesterol

12.8

Sodium

63.16

Potassium

125.26

Carbohydrates

5.62

Fiber

1.54

Sugar

0.3

Sugar Alcohol

3.46

Net Carbs

0.62

Protein

3.22

Vitamin A

53.84

Vitamin C

Calcium

43.37

Iron

0.49

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Taffiny Elrod

Keto Chef

Taffy Elrod is a chef, cooking instructor, and recipe developer with a passion for making good food accessible to everyone. Born into a family of artists and cooks, she learned early on that food was a powerful medium for creation and change. She has been creating Keto Chow recipes since 2018 and also shares her favorite tips and tricks with Keto Chow blog readers to make their keto cooking and baking more successful and enjoyable. She lives in New York’s Hudson Valley with her husband Pizza Man, and their rescue cat Kit-Kat.