The BEST Keto No Bake Cookies - Easy Low Carb Haystack Cookies
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The BEST Keto No Bake Cookies - Easy Low Carb Haystack Cookies
Description
The BEST Keto No Bake Cookies are prepared by blending natural creamy peanut butter, unsweetened cocoa powder, shredded coconut flakes, vanilla extract, and melted butter into a uniform mixture. An optional low-carb sweetener like erythritol or monk fruit can be added for a hint of sweetness without sugar. The combined mixture is spooned onto parchment or a silicone mat and gently flattened.
The cookies are then chilled in the freezer for about 30 minutes to firm up, creating chewy, rich cookies reminiscent of haystacks. They are stored frozen in an airtight container and can be served directly from the freezer. The combination of peanut butter and coconut offers both richness and texture, while the cocoa adds depth and a subtle chocolate flavor.
The recipe provides a low-carb alternative to traditional no bake cookies, particularly suitable for ketogenic diets, by substituting typical sugar with erythritol or monk fruit and avoiding flour or oats. They rely on dense nut butter and coconut for substance and flavor, creating a satisfying, easy-to-make sweet.
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups peanut butter natural peanut butter, creamy
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened
- 2 cups coconut flakes unsweetened
- 2 Tablespoons butter melted
- 1 teaspoon erythritol optional, or monk fruit sweetener
Instructions
- Prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a non-stick silicone baking mat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, vanilla extract, melted butted, coconut flakes, cocoa powder, and sweetener (if using( and stir until well combined.
- Scoop batter onto your prepared baking sheet. Use the back of the spoon to gently flatten the top of each cookie.
- Place in freezer for 30 minutes to set.
- Store in an airtight container in the freezer.
Notes
- Nutrition estimates are approximate and depend on exact ingredients and servings.
- Use natural, creamy peanut butter to achieve the right consistency and flavor.
- Keep cookies stored in the freezer in an airtight container; serve straight from frozen.
- Optionally sweeten with erythritol or monk fruit sweetener to maintain low carb content.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 153 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 153kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 89mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 119mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 35IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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