Low Carb Peanut Butter & Chocolate Truffles
An easy keto peanut butter truffle recipe that requires no cooking or chilling time! Egg free and low carb!
An easy keto peanut butter truffle recipe that requires no cooking or chilling time! Egg free and low carb!
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- or
- 1 cup natural (sugar free) chunky peanut butter room temperature
- 1/3 cup zero carb vanilla protein powder
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter softened
- 3 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar substitute (powdered if you can
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 squares 85% (or more) cocoa dark chocolate
- Carbohydrate 0.23823416671133 g
- Cholesterol 5.10472222077456 mg
- Fat 1.78328527740435 g
- Fiber 0.0991388912096257 g
- Protein 0.0977038888923259 g
- Saturated Fat 1.12249413865585 g
- Serving Size 1 1 truffle (3g)
- Sodium 0.732263888514239 mg
- Sugar 0.139095275501704 g
- Trans Fat 0.115371611091743 g
- Calories 17 calories
Step-by-step
- Whip together all of the ingredients until fully combined iwith a mixer, food processor, or magic bullet.
- Roll into 18 one inch truffles.
- Chill for 5 minutes (optional) before rolling in cocoa powder, or drizzling with melted dark chocolate.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days, or in the freezer for up to 1 month.
Dense, matte-finish spheres yield instantly to slight pressure, revealing a cohesive interior where peanut lipids and dairy fats remain thoroughly emulsified rather than separating. Achieving this structural stability relies entirely on maintaining the precise ratio of heavy whipping cream and softened butter to dry binders like protein powder and cocoa, ensuring that the continuous fat phase suspends the moisture and protein solids without weeping. Scaling these batches upward or downward requires strict linear multiplication of every single component, because fat-based confectionery doughs lack the chemical leaveners or hydration windows that allow for forgiving approximations in standard baking. Doubling the mixture demands an electric mixer or food processor powerful enough to prevent dead zones where butter and peanut butter can pool unblended against the vessel walls. When dividing quantities down to smaller test batches, volumetric measurements for micro-ingredients like vanilla extract lose accuracy, making a digital scale reading in grams essential for preserving the targeted fat-to-protein balance. Chilling the formed truffles for precisely five minutes firms the exterior just enough to accept a dusting of cocoa powder without absorbing excessive moisture, while airtight refrigeration extends shelf stability up to ten days before staling occurs.
