Low Carb Peanut Butter Cups in Easy Squares
These low carb and sugar free chocolate topped peanut butter cup squares are an easy to make alternative to the famous peanut butter cup candy.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Calories 129 kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter , melted
- 2/3 cup low carb whey protein powder , vanilla flavor
- 1/2 cup powdered erythritol or Swerve Confectioners Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon stevia concentrated powder
- 1/2 cup natural sugar-free peanut butter
Topping:
- 3/4 cup sugar-free chocolate chips
- 2 Tablespoons natural sugar-free peanut butter
Instructions
- Line an 11×7 baking dish with waxed paper.
- In medium bowl, mix the butter, whey protein powder, erythritol, stevia and peanut butter together. Spread mixture in the bottom of prepared pan.
- In Pyrex or metal bowl over pot of simmering water, melt chocolate chips with the peanut butter, stirring until smooth. Pour melted chocolate over peanut butter mixture and spread evenly to cover top.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour before cutting into squares. Keep in the refrigerator for snacking.
Recipe Notes
Each square has about 5.1g erythritol
Nutrition Facts
Low Carb Peanut Butter Cups in Easy Squares
Amount Per Serving (1 square)
Calories 129Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 7mg2%
Sodium 49mg2%
Potassium 1mg0%
Total Carbohydrates 3g1%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A2%
Calcium1%
Iron5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.