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Keto Peanut Butter Cookies With [Almond Flour]

Are you craving peanut butter cookies? Then these Keto Peanut Butter Cookies are here to come to your rescue. They are low in carbs, grain, and gluten-free, yet also keto-friendly.

Plus, they are made with simple ingredients. What’s not to love? These almond flour peanut butter cookies allow you to enjoy a treat without worrying about the carbs.

At only 2.4 net carbs, these cookies will not spike your blood sugar, making them perfect for anyone doing a ketogenic diet. I’ve always been a fan of a good peanut butter cookie.

In fact, it’s one of the first cookies I ever attempted to make homemade myself. Something about that criss-cross pattern always drew me in.

That should give you some indication of how important it was for me to create a keto peanut butter cookie recipe that worked perfectly. I was craving the original recipe to help silence my sweet tooth.

You might want to check out our keto peanut butter coconut flour cookies if you are looking for a coconut flour option.

Since I first began baking, I have created many cookie recipes and have been having so much fun converting my favorites into keto-friendly versions.

You can find my complete list of Keto Cookie recipes that any cookie lover doing keto would enjoy exploring.

And check out our keto peanut butter recipes for more delicious keto-friendly peanut butter recipes!

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Oh and since this recipe is made with almond flour, I recommend you visit our keto almond flour recipes for more delicious options.

Keto Peanut Butter Cookies

keto peanut butter cookies made with almond flour
keto peanut butter cookies made with almond flour

Almond Flour Peanut Butter Cookies

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Although I’ve seen plenty of low-carb keto peanut butter cookie recipes that use only three basic ingredients, you know the flourless peanut butter cookies, I must tell you I’m not a fan.

Yes, those are easy cookies but the flavor and texture just didn’t measure up for me.

Remember, I was after a true peanut butter cookie experience.

Please understand that when this girl gets a craving it’s vital I come up with a recipe alternative that works because cheating is just not an option.

Not unless I’m willing to pay for the days of inflammation I’m bound to experience afterward. Trust me when I tell you that the battle to be pain-free is challenging enough when I eat according to plan.

So I don’t need to make matters worse by intentionally eating off course. I say all that to say that, a substitute needs to be spot on to avoid a setback for this girl.

The problem I had with these cookies is that they just did not have enough structure and crumbled too easily. And that’s not what I was craving.

I wanted a keto peanut butter cookie that I could sink my teeth into and that would remind me of the one I made countless times for my family.

Ingredients Needed & Tools

keto almond flour peanut butter cookies ingredients
keto almond flour peanut butter cookies ingredients

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The following are the ingredients and tools you’ll need to make low carb peanut butter cookies. Note that the full printable recipe card is at the bottom of the page.

Best Sugar-Free Sweeteners For Sugar-Free Peanut Butter Cookies

Almond flour peanut butter cookies displayed in different size plates and inside a clear cookie jar
Almond flour peanut butter cookies displayed in different size plates and inside a clear cookie jar

When it comes to choosing a low-carb sweetener for these keto cookies, any of your favorite equivalents would work. Just keep in mind that they have varying degrees of sweetness.

Some sugar substitutes measure cup for cup, while others are not as sweet as sugar and would require more in order to get the same level of sweetness.

If you are regular on our site, you know by now that I’m a huge fan of Lakanto Monk Fruit Sweetener.

This is because the texture of Lakanto is spot on since there is barely any aftertaste.

It is a monk fruit and erythritol blend. If you have not given this all-natural sweetener a try, you have no idea what you are missing. 

That being said, I’m also partial to Swerve another erythritol blend.  It works well in this recipe and is a great choice if you are looking for a sugar substitute that has no bitter aftertaste and measures just like sugar.

Swerve is made from ingredients found in select fruits and starchy root vegetables and contains no artificial ingredients, preservatives, or flavors.

Like Lankanto, Swerve has a 0 % impact on blood sugar. I know some of you are stevia fans; if that’s you, you can use the stevia and erythritol-based brand Pyure in this recipe.

However, it’s important to note that if you are using Pyure you will want to use 1/2 the amount called for in this recipe since it’s a much sweeter option.

Lastly, if you cannot easily find a more natural sugar substitute, you can also use Splenda with great success. You will want to use the Splenda that has a bulking agent. It’s the one that comes in larger bags.

keto peanut butter cookies cooling on a rack
Delicious homemade keto peanut butter cookies on cooling rack.

Keto Peanut Butter Cookies With Almond Flour

Enter peanut butter cookies with almond flour to the rescue! The peanut butter cookie uses almond flour to give it the perfect texture and flavor.

I’m happy to report that my determination paid off. Because I was able to create a recipe for low-carb peanut butter cookies with almond flour that not only quenched a craving but that I could proudly share with you.

My recipe calls for all-natural peanut butter, egg, sugar substitute, butter, and a cup of almond flour. That one cup of almond flour made all the difference. It’s what gave these cookies the perfect consistency.

How To Make Perfect Keto Peanut Butter Cookies

keto peanut butter cookies process pictures
keto peanut butter cookies process pictures

With very little prep time you can enjoy low carb cookies that have a very low carb count and tastes like the real thing.

You’ll begin by preheating the oven to 350 degrees. And preparing the cookie sheet by lightly greasing or lining the baking tray with parchment paper.

Then, using an electric mixer, you’ll combine peanut butter, with the butter, sugar substitute, vanilla extract, and egg.

Next, to the wet ingredients, you’ll add the dry ingredients, the almond flour and baking powder, and salt.

Beat the mixture until fully incorporated.

Once the cookie dough is ready, drop by the tablespoon or small cookie scoop of dough to form little balls and place them on the prepared cookie sheet.

Then flatten each cookie with the tines of a fork to make a crisscross design.

Next, bake them in the 350-degree oven until lightly brown around the edges around for about 10-12 minutes.

Last but not least, allow the cookies to cool completely before eating and storing as these cookies can be very fragile until they are fully cool.

Peanut Butter Almond Flour Cookies

Keto-friendly peanut butter cookies served in a vintage plates
Keto-friendly peanut butter cookies served in a vintage plates

Keto Baking

Can I tell you that when I first started baking with low-carb ingredients, I really struggled? That’s because keto baking can be a bit overwhelming.

There are just so many ingredients that simply do not behave exactly like their high-carb counterparts. Frankly, it was frustrating.

Especially since I was an experienced baker, who was used to baking with her eyes closed. It was enough to make me want to throw in the towel.

Today, I understand keto baking, but that was not always the case.  

Trust me those first attempts were an epic fail.   So stay the course because the satisfaction of knowing you are not only making something delicious but healthy is quite rewarding.

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low carb peanut butter cookies served and ready to enjoy
low carb peanut butter cookies served and ready to enjoy

I sure hope you will give this keto peanut butter cookies recipe a try. Once you do, make sure you remember to tag us on Instagram and Facebook.

It’s what keeps this girl encouraged to keep sharing and perfecting her recipes.

If you’re a fan of peanut butter cookies, you should also try our keto no-bake peanut butter cookies and our keto peanut butter chocolate chip cookies.

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Keto Peanut Butter Cookies (Almond Flour)

Yield: 16
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

This recipe for Keto Peanut Butter Cookies uses almond flour and produces the perfect low-carb peanut butter cookie for anyone doing keto. It's an almond flour peanut butter cookie that will fool your tastbuds.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Prepare the cookie sheet by lightly greasing or lining them with parchment paper.
  3. In a medium-sized bowl, using an electric mixer, beat well the peanut butter, softened butter, sugar substitute, vanilla extract, and egg.
  4. To this wet mixture add almond flour and baking powder and salt. Stir the mixture with the electric blender until fully incorporated.
  5. Then drop by the tablespoon or use a small cookie scoop of dough to form little balls and place them on the prepared cookie sheets.
  6. Once the dough balls are on the cookie sheet, flatten them with the tines of a fork and make a crisscross design.
  7. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven until they are lightly brown around the edges about 15 minutes.
  8. Allow the cookies to cool completely before eating and storing as these cookies can be very fragile until they fully cool and set.
  9. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to five days or freeze for up to 3 weeks.

Notes

You can substitute the peanut butter for sunflower seed butter or almond butter or even cashew butter in equal amounts.

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 16 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 145Total Fat: 13.3gSaturated Fat: 4.7gCarbohydrates: 3.5gNet Carbohydrates: 2.4gFiber: 1.1gSugar: 3gProtein: 5.1g

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Danny

Friday 12th of May 2023

How much granular sugar sub should i reduce, my family said it had a bit of a cooling effect bc of the swerve

Hilda Solares

Friday 12th of May 2023

Hi Danny, You can try reducing to a total of 3/4 cup and as little as 1/2 cup to see if this helps or try using granulated Monkfruit I prefer Lakanto

Jackie

Wednesday 19th of April 2023

Wow what a great cookie dough they're in the oven as I'm typing. I used caramel essence and oh my word the taste is incredible. Whether or not the cookies turn out good I'm happy with the dough😁😁

Hilda Solares

Monday 24th of April 2023

Hi Jackie, I hope you enjoyed the recipe. I love the idea of using caramel essence.

Pamala Draeger

Wednesday 15th of February 2023

Thank-you. I don’t prefer the 3-ingredient peanut butter cookie recipes, either. This one is yummy.

Hilda Solares

Thursday 16th of February 2023

Awesomeness Pamala! So happy to hear you are enjoying the recipe too.

Liz

Sunday 12th of February 2023

The flavor of these peanut butter cookies is spot on. My husband loves peanut butter cookies so I made these for him. My only issue is probably one that can’t really be solved because, being on keto, everything is weird. The texture of these cookies, although not bad, we’re more like little cakes. Reminded me of the peanut butter mug cake I usually make. Too dense to be a cake but too spongey to be a cookie. My problem may be that I did not use actual peanut butter. I used PB Fit to which I added enough water to make a very thick peanut butter. Either way, these were really good cookies but I would like something with more crunch/texture. Maybe I’ll add some toasted crushed peanuts, next time or try actual peanut butter.

Hilda Solares

Monday 13th of February 2023

Hi Liz, I definitely believe the use of PB Fit instead of real peanut butter is the reason for that texture. I recommend you give the recipe a try as written for the best results.

candy

Friday 3rd of February 2023

I made the cookies with almond butter and used raw honey as sweetner.. I used 3/4 c of honey rather than the whole measurement. I also wish to say I live over 5,000 feet up.. the cookies were great! They cooked much quicker than the recipe called for.. by 3 minutes perhaps.. and they did need more almond flour as the batter was pretty damp when mixed with what was suggested. I suspect the honey had something to do with that. Meanwhile.. Great cookies! Thank you!

Hilda Solares

Monday 6th of February 2023

Hi Candy, The honey most definitely did add more moisture to the recipe but I am happy to hear you were able to adapt the recipe to your preference.

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