An easy 4-ingredient recipe for no bake low carb keto chocolate peanut butter protein balls! A thick and fudgy peanut butter center, covered in a sugar-free chocolate. These 5-minute keto chocolate peanut butter fat bombs are a quick healthy dessert or protein-packed snack with a peanut-free option! Paleo, Vegan, Gluten Free.
Healthy peanut butter and chocolate recipes are a huge hit around here, especially these chocolate peanut butter no bake cookies and chocolate peanut butter protein bars!
Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Fat Bombs
When it comes to flavor pairings, nothing beats chocolate and peanut butter. It has to be one of my favorite combos when it comes to snacking or desserts, or just eaten together!
As mentioned in previous posts, ketogenic sweet snacks and desserts have been my savior lately. The low carb, low sugar recipes have satisfied my sweet tooth, along with keeping my energy levels up.
I guess that is where the ‘fat bomb’ term comes in- Packed with healthy fats, they keep hunger at bay and sugar cravings absent!
One of my all-time favorite candy bars has been Reese’s peanut butter cups. Instead of recreating the cups themselves (they are going in my second cookbook!), I’ve given them a chocolate peanut butter protein ball makeover!
I’ve got a fair few fat bomb recipes on here, but not a keto chocolate peanut butter fat bomb- it was time to rectify that! Not only are these chocolate peanut butter balls keto-friendly, they are also vegan and gluten-free, with a peanut-free and paleo option!
Is Chocolate Okay On a ketogenic diet?
It’s often hard to correlate low carb and sugar free with chocolate, but it can be done! The right kind of chocolate is acceptable on a ketogenic diet. As long as it is low carb and 100% sugar-free, you’ll be fine!
Is there a sugar-free chocolate available?
Absolutely!
For dark chocolate lovers, you can use a 100% bakers chocolate bar. It is extremely bitter, but when used in these peanut butter balls, they’d be perfect, as they would pair with the sweet and salty peanut butter filling.
Stevia-sweetened chocolate chips are also another option and are perfect for those with a sweet(er) tooth. These chocolate chips are also low carb and keto-friendly.
Is peanut butter good for a keto diet?
Peanut butter is a fantastic ingredient to use in keto recipes or eaten on its own. It’s low in carbs, high in healthy fats and contains a good dose of plant-based protein.
Ensure the peanut butter you use is all natural and not pre-sweetened, as those contain sugar and excess carbs.
To make these low carb chocolate peanut butter protein balls, you only need 4 ingredients-
- Chocolate
- Peanut Butter
- Coconut Flour
- A sticky sweetener of choice
As mentioned earlier, there are several keto-friendly and sugar free chocolate brands available.
If you don’t follow a strict keto diet, use paleo and vegan dairy free chocolate chips to coat them. They are semi-sweet, which work well with the creamy filling.
For my friends following a paleo diet, you can swap out the peanut butter for almond butter or cashew butter. Both work in this recipe and are also still keto-friendly.
If you’d like this recipe to be allergen-friendly and nut-free, it’s super simple to do that- Just swap out the peanut butter for sunflower seed butter, tahini or soy-nut butter!
The sticky sweetener is necessary to not only add sweetness but to also help the dough have a soft and chewy texture. Unfortunately, using a granulated sweetener will not yield the same result. As such, I used a monk fruit sweetened maple syrup, which is 100% sugar free, keto-approved and low carb.
For those who don’t follow a ketogenic diet, you can use pure maple syrup or agave nectar as your sweetener. Both are 100% refined sugar free and work well. For non-strict vegan, honey can also be used.
Like the sticky sweetener, coconut flour also helps the peanut butter filling possess a chewy and dough-like texture. Do not swap coconut flour out for another flour, as it simply won’t work. You can try substituting it for almond flour, but you’ll need to double the amount used, along with adding some extra syrup or milk.
Want more keto fat bomb and protein ball recipes?
- Peanut Butter Fat Bombs
- Almond Butter Keto Cups
- Chocolate Coconut Keto Cups
- Keto No Bake Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls
Ingredients
- 2 cups smooth peanut butter * See notes
- 3/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 cup sticky sweetener of choice ** See notes
- 2 cups sugar-free chocolate chips *** See notes
Instructions
- Line a large plate or tray with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine all your ingredients, except for chocolate chips, and mix until fully combined. If the batter is too thick and crumbly, add some liquid (water or milk) slowly until a thick, formable batter remains.
- Using your hands, form small balls and place on the lined plate or tray. Freeze for 10 minutes.
- While the peanut butter balls are firming up, melt your sugar-free chocolate chips. Remove the peanut butter protein balls from the freezer and using two forks, dip each ball in the melted chocolate until completely covered. Repeat until all the balls are covered in chocolate.
- Refrigerate for 20 minutes, or until the chocolate coating has firmed up.
Notes
Nutrition
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I really like it, taste really good.
I am heavily pregnant with gestational diabetes and I stumbled upon your recipes – you are making me SO HAPPY!! THANK YOU! I have discovered the keto diet – a new way of diet for me and my hubby and growing baby – sugar replacements, portion sizes, carb counting. I never did it before – it’s kind of been a blessing in disguise. Thank you! You’re amazing!
You are so welcome- Wishing you the very best of health and what an exciting time!!!
These are easy and so delicious!! I am trying to satisfy a husband who has a sugar addiction using healthier ingredients . I used maple syrup for sweetener . I also melted the chocolate chips with about 1/2 teas butter and coconut oil. I also sprinkled some Maldon sea salt flakes.
Hello,
Can you tell me if these leaves a aftertaste? Can you tell it is Keto?
Thank you!
Not at all 🙂
Will almond flour work in place of coconut?
Yes, it will but you’ll need to add a little more
I made this for a dinner party dessert and everyone went crazy over them.Some of the comments said about them were………… That they were so rich of flavor.
I’m in love with these no bake peanut butter recipes but why don’t you list how much of the ingredients to use??
Darcus, there is a full recipe card with everything included in it
I love old fashioned peanut butter balls with peanut butter, butter and powder sugar dunk in melted chocolate. I made several batches this year. Wow!! My sweet tooth has changed. They are way to sweet.
I’m on a quest to find a powder sugar replacement. The ultimate goal is not sugar, right? Because regular sugars are like a liquid crack in our system. Artificial sweeteners are chemically processed. I see where maple syrup is a great alternative, but still the flavor will be different. I will try make my recipe with butter, which I melt, and add a few tablespoons of raw sugar to melt it and let you all know the outcome.
One of your followers asked “how can [these] be sugar free if your using a sweetener.” You said “because is not sugar.” If a person want’s to get technical, which I feel this should be, the writer is correct it’s not sugar free, your still using a chemically processed sweetener with some of the alternative choices (stevia, keto maple syrup…) If you process it it’s a byproduct which is not the original ingredient. No matter how you look at it, it’s not healthy. Your response put me on the defense, but you still have some fantastic recipes that I can adapted to my way of baking/cooking and for that I appreciate you. I wish you all the very best in 2021~
These were so good! I used choc zero caramel syrup for the sweetener, so it didn’t need any coconut flour to thicken it up.
Hi.. My husband is making these for me. He had to use more coconut flour than it called for in order to be able to form the balls. We didn’t have a sticky sugar free syrup. We used stevia. I’m looking forward to them.
I cannot wait to make these!! I wondered what you would think about subbing vanilla protein powder for half of the flour, or even just adding it in? 🙂 Love, love, love your recipes!
I haven’t tried- Feel free to experiment and see!
Do you think you could use a mini muffin pan and make them into PB cups instead? Might be easier than dipping the balls into the chocolate.
Great idea- Sure!
how about crunchy almond butter?? I love trader joes
I don’t see why not!
You could try a crunchy peanut butter for crunch