LOW CARB PEANUT BUTTER CUPS IN EASY TO MAKE SQUARES
The flavor of low carb peanut butter cups in easy to make squares. Forget the molds and save time by making this popular candy in bar form.
This is a modification of the low carb peanut butter fudge recipe. Although I liked the fudge, I thought the Splenda made it too sweet and it was a bit plain. What it really needed was a layer of chocolate on top!
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.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword dessert with peanut butter, low carb desserts
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 35 squares
Calories 129kcal
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter , melted
2/3 cup low carb whey protein powder , vanilla flavor
1/2 cup powdered erythritol
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.