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The Best Easy Keto Buckeyes Recipe

The Best Easy Keto Buckeyes Recipe - delicious low carb chocolate covered peanut butter ball candies that are simple to make and always a crowd pleaser! Including classic full-sugar buckeye recipe, too!

Prep Time
30 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 34
Calories: 164 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Keto

Ingredients

  • 1? cup all natural peanut butter for keto, we use Justins natural, if not making keto, we use Jif
  • ½ cup salted butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3½ cups Confectioners Swerve if not keto, use powdered sugar
  • 3 cups lily’s semisweet chocolate chips if not keto, you can use chocolate wafers for easiest melting
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Instructions

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  1. Add the peanut butter, butter, and vanilla to a large bowl or stand mixer and cream together for 30 seconds. 
  2. Sift the Swerve or powdered sugar into the bowl and beat until smooth.
  3. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  4. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and portion the peanut butter mixture out with a medium cookie scoop and roll into balls.
  5. Place them on the cookie sheet and chill in the freezer for 20 to 30 minutes.
  6. Just before removing the balls from the freezer, melt the chocolate an coconut oil in a wide glass on 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted.
  7. Use a toothpick to spear the balls and dip them in the melted chocolate. Use a fork to help remove the toothpick from the ball and place back on the parchment paper.
  8. Use your finger or a paring knife to lightly cover the hole from the toothpick.
  9. Allow to set until the chocolate hardens.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days or freeze in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
  • Some all natural peanut butters can be runny - if your peanut butter balls are too runny, you can stir in up to two tablespoons coconut flour to help thicken. Try to mix natural peanut butter well so it is smooth, like a more processed peanut butter.
  • If you use chocolate wafers for the regular/full sugar version, omit coconut oil.
  • There will be excess chocolate remaining since you need to be able to dip these balls almost fully without covering the tops, so you need the chocolate to be deep enough at all times for the balls to sink in.
  • Don’t let the balls sit out too long before dipping because they can start to sweat and it will make it hard for the chocolate to stick.
  • Do not freeze for more than 30 minutes prior to dipping. Place in the refrigerator if not ready to dip.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1buckeye Calories 164kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 7mg (2%) Sodium 60mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 34Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 164

% Daily Value*

Serving 1buckeye
Calories 164kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 60mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.