Keto Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites – Easy No-Bake Treat
If you’re craving something sweet but want to keep it low-carb, these Keto Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites hit the spot. They’re rich, soft, and taste just like classic cookie dough—without the sugar crash. You only need a handful of pantry ingredients and a few minutes to mix everything together.
No baking, no fuss, just a quick treat you can keep in the fridge for when cravings strike.
Ingredients
Method
- Soften the fat: Add 2 tablespoons of softened butter or coconut oil to a medium bowl. It should be soft and spreadable, not melted.
- Mix in peanut butter: Stir in 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter until smooth and fully combined with the butter or oil.
- Sweeten: Add 1/4 to 1/3 cup keto sweetener. Start with less, taste, and adjust. Mix well to dissolve any graininess.
- Flavor it: Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and a pinch of sea salt. If using cinnamon or espresso powder, add a small pinch now.
- Fold in almond flour: Add 3/4 to 1 cup almond flour, starting with 3/4 cup. Stir until a soft dough forms. If it’s too sticky, add a tablespoon more at a time.
- Add chocolate chips: Fold in 1/3 to 1/2 cup sugar-free chocolate chips. Make sure they’re evenly distributed.
- Chill the dough (optional but helpful): Place the bowl in the fridge for 10–15 minutes to firm up for easier rolling.
- Roll into bites: Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, portion the dough into 1–1.5 tablespoon balls. Roll between your palms to smooth.
- Finish and store: If you like, roll in coconut, crushed peanuts, or cocoa powder. Place bites in a container and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before serving.
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What Makes This Recipe So Good
- No-bake and fast: You can whip these up in about 10 minutes. Perfect for busy days or late-night cravings.
- Low-carb and keto-friendly: Made with almond flour, sugar-free sweetener, and sugar-free chocolate chips, each bite keeps net carbs low.
- Creamy, cookie-dough texture: Peanut butter and almond flour create a soft, indulgent bite that tastes like the real deal.
- Easy to customize: Swap nut butters, add flavors, or roll in toppings to keep things interesting.
- Kid-friendly and freezer-friendly: They store well and make a great grab-and-go snack.
Shopping List
- Natural creamy peanut butter (no added sugar or hydrogenated oils)
- Almond flour (super-fine works best)
- Granulated erythritol, allulose, or a keto-friendly sweetener blend
- Sugar-free chocolate chips (dark or milk-style, your choice)
- Vanilla extract
- Butter or coconut oil (softened)
- Pinch of fine sea salt
- Optional: Unsweetened shredded coconut, chia seeds, or crushed peanuts for rolling
- Optional flavor boosters: Cinnamon, espresso powder, or a tiny splash of almond extract
Instructions
- Soften the fat: Add 2 tablespoons of softened butter or coconut oil to a medium bowl. It should be soft and spreadable, not melted.
- Mix in peanut butter: Stir in 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter until smooth and fully combined with the butter or oil.
- Sweeten: Add 1/4 to 1/3 cup keto sweetener.
Start with less, taste, and adjust. Mix well to dissolve any graininess.
- Flavor it: Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and a pinch of sea salt. If using cinnamon or espresso powder, add a small pinch now.
- Fold in almond flour: Add 3/4 to 1 cup almond flour, starting with 3/4 cup.
Stir until a soft dough forms. If it’s too sticky, add a tablespoon more at a time.
- Add chocolate chips: Fold in 1/3 to 1/2 cup sugar-free chocolate chips. Make sure they’re evenly distributed.
- Chill the dough (optional but helpful): Place the bowl in the fridge for 10–15 minutes to firm up for easier rolling.
- Roll into bites: Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, portion the dough into 1–1.5 tablespoon balls.
Roll between your palms to smooth.
- Finish and store: If you like, roll in coconut, crushed peanuts, or cocoa powder. Place bites in a container and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before serving.
Keeping It Fresh
Refrigerator: Store the bites in an airtight container in the fridge for 1–2 weeks. They’ll stay firm and taste even better the next day.
Freezer: Freeze on a baking sheet until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag.
They keep for up to 3 months. Let them sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes before eating.
Texture tip: If they seem dry after a few days, roll them lightly between your palms to warm the fats and bring back that soft, doughy texture.
Health Benefits
- Low in sugar: Using keto sweeteners helps you satisfy a sweet tooth without spiking blood sugar.
- Healthy fats: Peanut butter, butter, and almond flour offer fats that can help keep you full and satisfied on a low-carb diet.
- Gluten-free by default: Almond flour makes these naturally gluten-free and grain-free.
- Magnesium and vitamin E: Almond flour provides micronutrients that support energy and antioxidant defenses.
- Portion control: Rolling into bites helps you enjoy a small treat without overdoing it.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using peanut butter with added sugar: Check the label. Added sugars and fillers will raise carbs and change texture.
- Skipping the chill time: Warm dough can be sticky and hard to roll.
A quick chill makes shaping easy.
- Overloading sweetener: Too much erythritol can taste cooling or gritty. Start small and taste as you go.
- Using coarse almond meal: Super-fine almond flour gives a smooth, cookie-dough finish. Coarse meal can be crumbly.
- Melting the fat: Melted butter or oil can make the dough greasy and loose.
Softened is best.
Variations You Can Try
- Almond butter version: Swap peanut butter for almond butter for a milder, slightly sweet flavor.
- Crunchy bites: Stir in chopped roasted peanuts or toasted almonds for texture.
- Mocha chip: Add 1/4 teaspoon espresso powder and use dark chocolate chips.
- Coconut bliss: Mix in 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut and a splash of coconut extract.
- Salted caramel: Use a caramel-flavored keto syrup or a few drops of caramel extract, and finish with flaky sea salt.
- Protein boost: Replace 2–3 tablespoons of almond flour with an unsweetened vanilla or peanut butter protein powder. Add a teaspoon of almond milk if the dough gets too dry.
FAQ
Are these safe to eat raw?
Yes. There are no eggs or wheat flour, so they’re designed to be enjoyed raw.
Almond flour is made from blanched almonds, which is safe to eat without cooking.
Can I use a different sweetener?
Yes. Allulose, erythritol, and monk fruit blends work well. Stevia alone can be bitter; if using it, pair it with erythritol or allulose for better flavor and texture.
What if my dough is too sticky?
Chill the dough for 10–15 minutes and/or add 1–2 extra tablespoons of almond flour.
Lightly oil your hands when rolling to prevent sticking.
What if the dough is too dry or crumbly?
Add 1–2 teaspoons of peanut butter or a small splash of almond milk and mix again until it holds together smoothly.
Can I make them nut-free?
Use sunflower seed butter and a fine-textured seed flour blend. Note that sunflower butter may turn green with baking soda in baked recipes, but that won’t happen here since this is no-bake.
How many carbs are in each bite?
It depends on your exact ingredients and portion size. As a rough guide, one 1–1.5 tablespoon bite typically lands around 2–3g net carbs when using almond flour and sugar-free chocolate chips.
Always calculate with your specific brands.
Do they travel well?
Yes, for a few hours. Keep them in a small airtight container with a cooler pack if it’s warm out, since they soften in heat.
Can I dip them in chocolate?
Absolutely. Melt sugar-free chocolate with a little coconut oil, dip the chilled bites, and set on parchment in the fridge until firm.
In Conclusion
These Keto Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites are simple, satisfying, and easy to tailor to your taste.
With a short ingredient list and no baking required, they’re a go-to treat for anyone keeping carbs in check. Make a batch on Sunday, stash them in the fridge or freezer, and enjoy a sweet, tasty bite whenever you need it.
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