Description
These Easy Sugar-Free Low Carb Buckeyes deliver everything you love about the classic Midwest treat—creamy peanut butter centers and a rich chocolate coating—without the sugar crash. Sweetened with monk fruit and structured with vanilla protein powder, these keto-friendly buckeyes have a smooth, fudge-like texture and a crisp chocolate shell. No baking required and perfect for holidays, parties, or freezer-friendly indulgence, this recipe proves you don’t have to sacrifice flavor to stay low carb.
Ingredients
Peanut Butter Filling
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1 cup no-sugar-added peanut butter (peanuts + salt only)
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1/2 cup monk fruit allulose sweetener (powdered/confectioners style)
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1/2 cup vanilla protein powder (whey or casein)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tsp vanilla liquid stevia
Chocolate Coating
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7 oz dark chocolate (85% cocoa or sugar-free chips)
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2 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
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Mix the Filling
Add peanut butter, softened butter, powdered monk fruit sweetener, protein powder, vanilla extract, and liquid stevia to a mixing bowl. Beat until completely smooth and uniform. -
Shape the Buckeyes
Scoop the mixture into small portions (about 1 teaspoon each) and roll into balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. -
Freeze
Freeze the peanut butter balls for at least 30 minutes until firm. -
Melt the Chocolate
Combine dark chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. -
Dip
Insert a toothpick into each frozen ball and dip into melted chocolate, leaving a small circle of peanut butter exposed at the top. -
Set
Place dipped buckeyes back on parchment. Remove toothpicks and smooth holes if needed. Refrigerate or freeze until chocolate is set.
Notes
- Powdered sweetener is essential for a smooth, non-gritty texture.
- If dough becomes sticky, chill briefly before shaping.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Lily’s or similar sugar-free chocolate chips work well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Candy
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 buckeye
- Calories: 55 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
