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Keto Low-Carb Peanut Butter Cookies (4 Ingredients)

These Easy Keto Low-Carb Peanut Butter Cookies are made with only 4 ingredients. This is the best sugar-free dessert recipe with only 1 gram of net carbs per cookie. 

keto peanut butter cookies on a flat surface
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This post was originally posted in May 2018. It has since been updated.

Here’s another healthy dessert recipe! Peanut butter cookies are my favorite cookie! Years ago, I was obsessed with the Peanut Butter Dream cookie from Panera. They got rid of and I have been secretly waiting for it to surface again.

It hasn’t and maybe that means I should come up with my own recipe. One that is easy on the waistline!

natural peanut butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla in bowls

What Type of Sweetener to Use

I use granular organic monkfruit. It has zero calories and zero net carbs and won’t spike your blood sugar. It also measures 1:1 like refined sugar, which makes it easy to convert a lot of recipes. You can find it here and use Discount Code STAYSNATCHED to save.

It does also contain erythritol. Erythritol is naturally found in some fruits and vegetables, and even some fermented food. Your body processes it a lot differently than other sugar alcohols. Bottom line, it’s a lot less gassy. 

If you choose to use a zero-calorie sweetener other than this, like stevia, you will have to convert this serving into a much smaller allotment. 

raw peanut butter cookie dough
keto peanut butter cookies on a flat surface

Is Peanut Butter Keto?

I see this asked often. Natural peanut butter is very low in carbs and it’s high in fat which could make it great for the keto diet. Peanut butter can sometimes lead to inflammation.

So those who are using keto for anti-inflammatory reasons may wish to omit peanut butter from their diet. Almond butter is a suitable substitute.

raw cookie dough balls on a cookie sheet

How to Make Keto Peanut Butter Cookies

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Combine natural peanut butter, sweetener, egg, and vanilla in a mixing bowl. Mix.
  3. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat
  4. Create balls using the cookie dough. Flatten each ball with a fork in a crisscross motion.
  5. Bake.
  6. Cook the cookies prior to serving.
keto peanut butter cookies on a flat surface

How Long to Bake and How to Tell They are Done

The cookies will need 12-15 minutes to bake. Keep a watchful eye as oven temperatures vary highly based on altitude and other factors.

Allow the cookies to cool for 1-2 minutes on the cookie sheet before removing. The cookies will need to firm up BEFORE you handle them. If you handle them too soon they will crumble. Use your judgment on timing if 1-2 minutes does not appear to be enough.

person holding keto peanut butter cookies

How to Store Them/How Long Are They Good For?

I like to store the cookies in sealable plastic bags for up to a week. The cookies will get softer as time goes on, so keep that in mind.

Freezer Tips

You can freeze these (tightly sealed) for up to 6 months.

keto peanut butter cookies on a flat surface being dipped in a cup of milk
I paired these with unsweetened almond milk.

Recipe Update
I added to Monkfruit Chocolate Chips to the recipe and the cookies were amazing! 

These chocolate chips are keto-friendly and sweetened with monkfruit. 60 chocolate chips is equal to 1 gram net carbs. Great macros!

keto pb chocolate chips on a brown surface

Simply fold in the chocolate chips right before you mold the cookie dough into balls.

keto pb chocolate chips on a brown surface

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2 keto peanut butter cookies on a flat surface
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Easy Keto Low-Carb Peanut Butter Cookies

These Easy Keto Low-Carb Peanut Butter Cookies are made with only 4 ingredients. This is the best sugar-free dessert recipe with only 1 gram of net carbs per cookie. 
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Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword keto cookies, keto dessert, low carb, peanut butter cookies
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 15 cookies
Calories 102kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup natural, unsweetened peanut butter I use Smuckers. Truly, natural peanut butter should have oil and require you to stir. You can also use nut butters, such as almond.
  • 1/2 cup sweetener (Use discount code STAYSNATCHED to save 15%)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine the ingredients in a large bowl. Stir to mix well.
  • Make 12-15 balls using the cookie dough. (If you prefer really flat cookies you should aim for 15. Slightly thicker cookies will result in about 12 cookies). An ice cream scoop works well, so does rolling the balls in your hands.
  • Line a cookie sheet with silicone baking mats. You can also use parchment paper. Place the cookie dough on the cookie sheet. Make sure the cookies do not touch.
  • Use a fork and press down on each ball of cookie dough. Create crisscross imprints in the cookie dough to flatten the balls.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cookies are golden brown. Mine were ready around 13 minutes.
  • Remove the cookie sheet from the oven. Allow the cookies to cool for 1-2 minutes on the cookie sheet before removing. The cookies will need to firm up BEFORE you handle them. If you handle them too soon they will crumble. Use your judgment on timing if 1-2 minutes does not appear to be enough.
  • After 1-2 minutes place the cookies on a cooling rack to fully cool.

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Notes

Macros are provided as a courtesy and calculated using MyFitnessPal. Calculate your specific macros using the exact brand ingredients you use and the macros calculator of your choice. Net Carbs = Total Carbs – Dietary Fiber – Sugar Alcohols like Xylitol and Erythritol. Check out this post on How to Calculate Net Carbs for more information.
I typically use unsweetened almond milk for everything. It pairs wonderfully with these cookies and is keto friendly.
If you would like cookies with chocolate chips use 1/4 cup and simply fold in the chocolate chips right before you mold the cookie dough into balls.
Add 3 scoops (50 grams) of protein to make them protein cookies. I use this collagen.
 
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Nutrition (displayed with net carbs)

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g
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Recipe Rating




Sissy Smith

Saturday 2nd of July 2022

Super easy to make. I modified te recipe in adding 1/4 c of refined almond flour and 2 tbsp of PB powder.

staysnatched

Saturday 2nd of July 2022

Thanks for sharing!

Jessica

Wednesday 8th of June 2022

Easy and delicious!! Give me all the desserts sweetened with Monkfruit!! 🙌🏽 My kids and I are obsessed.

staysnatched

Wednesday 8th of June 2022

So glad the kids enjoyed it.

shauna

Wednesday 12th of January 2022

Saw this recipe and immediately made it once I saw that I had the ingredients. I used brown sugar substitute instead and added 2 scoops of vanilla collagen. I enjoyed the taste of the brown sugar as well, I would reccomend it. These are so easy, you can make them quickly after dinner and they taste great.

staysnatched

Thursday 13th of January 2022

I love those modifications!

Maria

Tuesday 23rd of November 2021

Super simple and tastes like a cookie should! A little curious about the way it give sa cool effect in the mouth though, even though their still slightly warm to room temp. A result of the monk fruit sugar maybe?

staysnatched

Tuesday 23rd of November 2021

Yep, depends on the brand you use. Some have cooling effects.

Gabe

Monday 30th of August 2021

I made these cookies on a whim and they are amazing! Took all of 30 minutes start to finish, half of which was baking and cooking. So so good! Also added some collagen hydrolysate for a small boost of protein - turned out great. (they were obviously a bit thicker than normal, but still just as delicious!)

staysnatched

Tuesday 31st of August 2021

I love the collagen!