Delicious Keto Peanut Butter Bark Recipe

Keto peanut butter bark is the perfect homemade keto treat for any special occasion. With a layer of sugar free chocolate topped with a keto peanut butter cocoa butter layer and salted peanuts, your taste buds will thank you for this low carb goodness!

I love to give this bark as a gift for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any other special holiday. And, this delicious chocolate and peanut butter recipe is gluten free, dairy free, and has no added sugars!

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I absolutely love peanut butter and chocolate together. In fact, I could probably eat them every day and be perfectly content. Almost always, when the sweet tooth calls and I feel I deserve a keto friendly treat, I go for something with chocolate and peanut butter. Keto chocolate peanut butter bark or a sugar free chocolate peanut butter cup are my go-to choices.

I love how the salty peanuts contrast with the sweet chocolate and peanut butter. It’s the perfect combination! And, bonus, both peanut butter bark and cups are pretty easy to make yourself. Also, this recipe is completely dairy free!

So there’s really no excuse not to enjoy this delicious keto snack whenever you want!

🥜 What is keto chocolate peanut butter bark?

Keto chocolate peanut butter bark is a sugar free version of classic chocolate bark but with chocolate and peanut butter flavors. It’s really not that difficult to do, but seems like a great deal of effort was put into it.

It starts with a layer of no added sugar chocolate, topped with a layer of keto peanut butter and cocoa butter, and then as I mentioned before, sprinkled with salted peanuts and some extra sea salt.

YUM!!!

How is peanut butter bark keto?

Peanut butter chocolate bark is keto because it’s low in carbs and high in healthy fats. This makes it a great snack option for people who are following a ketogenic diet.

📏 Nutritional information – macros

Let’s take a look at the macros. In this recipe for low carb peanut butter bark, one serving is one piece. A recipe makes 24 pieces.

One serving has 79 calories, 1 gram of protein, 8 grams of fat, and 2 grams of total carbs minus fiber – 2 grams = 0 net carbs per serving.

These macros for keto chocolate peanut butter bark are figured with MyFitnessPal, with the ingredients I use in the recipe. I always recommend figuring out your own with the exact items/brands you use. It’s especially important to determine your own if you’re keeping close track and want to be accurate.

🍽 Equipment needed to make chocolate peanut butter bark

The first and most obvious kitchen item you’ll need to make a low carb chocolate bark, is a baking sheet. I line mine with parchment paper so the keto chocolate peanut butter bark will slide or peel right off when it’s time to break it into pieces.

Next, you’ll need a double boiler or a heat-safe bowl that fits snugly over a saucepan filled partway with water. The water should not touch the bottom of the bowl.

• a large bowl
• whisk
• a spatula
• spoon and knife
• smaller heat-proof bowl – glass bowl, a microwave safe bowl is best
• small saucepan or a double boiler
• cookie baking pans/baking sheet
• parchment paper or silicone baking mats

🥘 Ingredients in low carb chocolate peanut butter bark

Sugar Free Chocolate Layer

• 6 oz unsweetened chocolate
• 1 oz cocoa butter (about 10 pieces of Wild Foods Cocoa Butter)
• 1/4 cup powdered sweetener (Swerve or other)
• pinch of salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Peanut Butter Mixture

• 1/2 cup unsweetened creamy peanut butter (natural peanut butter) – When you buy peanut butter read the ingredients! Make sure you get a good sugar free peanut butter, organic if possible. I LOVE peanut butter, and you can read more about the lowest carb peanut butter brands if you wish!
• 1/4 cup powdered sweetener (Swerve or other)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup cocoa butter (2.5 oz)

Peanut Topping

• 1/4 cup chopped roasted salted peanuts
• sea salt (sprinkle over the top as desired)

What is cocoa butter?

Cocoa butter is the edible, natural fat of the cacao bean. It’s what gives chocolate its smooth texture and melt in your mouth deliciousness.

You can find cocoa butter in health food stores, online (I usually buy the Wild Foods Cocoa Butter), or even some grocery stores now have started carrying it. I’ve seen it at Walmart and Kroger.

I love the stuff for those reasons but also because it’s gluten free and can you believe it has no carbs!? Yes, that makes me happy indeed!

Why cocoa butter?

Cocoa butter helps to give the keto chocolate peanut butter bark a nice firm texture. Peanut butter alone or with coconut oil would make the keto chocolate peanut butter bark too soft and it would be difficult to bite into.

🔪 Instructions: how to make keto chocolate peanut butter bark

Start by adding water to a saucepan and setting it over medium heat. Place a heat-safe bowl on top, making sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water.

Next, line a baking sheet with parchment paper. I like to spray some oil directly on the pan then place the parchment paper so it stays in place.

Chop the baking bar or dark chocolate chips and cocoa butter to melt more easily.

Now, in the heatproof bowl set over the pan of simmering water, melt the unsweetened chocolate and cocoa butter. Stir it occasionally until smooth, and it looks sort of like a chocolate drizzle.

Can you use already sweetened chocolate?

If you wish to use an already sweetened chocolate such as Lily’s or The Good Chocolate, you can use dark chocolate chips or chop up a baking bar. Just follow the same instructions for the melted chocolate mixture and don’t add extra sweetener.

Then remove it from the heat and whisk in the powdered sweetener, salt, and vanilla extract until smooth.

🍫 Low carb chocolate layer

Once the melted chocolate mixture is ready, pour it onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it out into a thin rectangle using a butter knife or icing spatula. Freeze it to harden for about 15 minutes, or just until it firms up.

🥜 Peanut butter mixture

Meanwhile, prepare the peanut butter layer.

In a medium bowl, mix together the natural peanut butter (organic if possible!), powdered sweetener, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.

Next, melt the cocoa butter, again in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring occasionally until smooth and fully melted.

Then, once it’s completely melted, add the cocoa butter to the peanut butter mixture and stir until smooth.

Assembling keto chocolate peanut butter bark

Now that both parts are ready, pour the peanut butter mixture over the chocolate layer and spread it evenly over the rectangle.

Next is the fun part! What are our last remaining ingredients?

Sprinkle some chopped roasted salted peanuts over the peanut butter layer.

And then, if you are like me, you like your peanuts to be pretty salty, sprinkle the entire thing with sea salt as desired. Then freeze for 15 minutes, or until firm.

Break the bark!

Once the keto chocolate peanut butter bark has hardened, break it into about 24 equal sized pieces and enjoy!

I love chocolate and the low carb choc bark pieces are the perfect sweet treat. This delicious chocolate and peanut butter recipe is gluten free, dairy free, and has no added sugars!

🥣 How to store keto peanut butter bark

I like to store mine in the freezer because I think it tastes best when it’s really cold. But you can certainly keep it stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

💭 Top tip

If you have trouble getting the keto chocolate peanut butter bark to break evenly, place it back in the freezer for 5-10 minutes, and then try again.

🌰 Can you use almond butter or other nut butter?

Yes, you can use a different nut butter in place of the peanut butter in this easy recipe.

I’ve tried it with almond butter and it’s delicious! In that case, I would sub a half teaspoon of almond extract and then add vanilla (1/2 teaspoon). There is no need for almond flour, just almond butter.

However, peanut butter is definitely my favorite!

Keto recipes for the holidays

If you’re looking for a deliciously healthy recipe and easy-to-make keto holiday treat, look no further than this keto chocolate peanut butter bark. Or maybe you’re looking for a recipe for fat bombs or an easy keto snack.

The rich chocolate and peanut butter flavors are sure to please, and the peanuts and sea salt add a delicious salty finish. In fact, it’s easy to make and requires no baking!

Plus a bonus – this is a great recipe to put on Christmas plates or in holiday tins to give as a thoughtful keto gift! My low carb keto cut out sugar cookies are also great for this purpose.

So why not give it a try? Your friends and family will love it!

👩‍🍳 More low carb recipes with peanuts!

• Keto Peanut Butter Pie
• Keto Peanut Brittle
• Creamy Keto Peanut Butter Frosting
• Low Carb Peanut Butter Brownies
• Keto Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Keto Peanut Butter Muffins

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Nutrition Disclaimer

Please be aware I am not a medical specialist or nutritional professional. On this blog, I share recipes and what works for me. Please do not take anything on this blog as medical advice and always consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program.

I use MyFitnessPal.com to calculate nutrition facts as a courtesy to my readers, and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count because does not affect my own blood glucose levels (blood sugar).

This is as accurate as possible, but it’s best to independently calculate nutritional data on your own with the specific ingredients you use. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.