This Keto No Bake Cookies recipe is the ultimate summer dessert recipe. All you have to do is add everything to a bowl and then mix and form the cookies before popping into the freezer! It’s extra fun to get your kids involved and creating new recipes with the fillings. Check out the video below to see how we make them!
How To Make Keto No Bake Cookies
So why not take out the baking altogether! No bake cookies and cheesecakes are some of our favorite desserts to make. They are quick to make and always turn out delicious because you don’t have use a finicky oven that can be too hot sometimes, and other times not hot enough. The best desserts are usually the ones that are the easiest to make with little to no room for error.
What You Need:
Thankfully since they’re no bake keto cookies they require very few tools. The few things you’ll need will be:
- A Baking Sheet
- A Microwave Safe Mixing Bowl
- A Spoon
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients:
This low carb no bake cookies recipe is extra special because it requires no oven, meaning we will need other ingredients to properly bind them.
- 4 tbsp butter– The butter will help them set and harden in the fridge so definitely don’t skip it! Most keto recipes like this one will allow you to sub coconut oil in no problem if you are vegan or dairy free. Now, my fellow cold butter friends rejoice! This butter will be melted so no need to remove it early for room temperature butter.
- 8 tbsp peanut butter– You can use almond butter, but for this keto friendly recipe natural peanut butter is fine and actually preferred for its Reeces like combo with cocoa powder. If you like crunchy peanut butter you can try that too, however we think the recipe is best with that super creamy peanut butter base.
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder– Cocoa powder is what gives these no bake peanut butter cookies their rich chocolate-y element. Make sure you buy 100% unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp powdered erythritol–
Powdered erythritol is a low carb keto friendly sweetener that’s not only low in net carbs, but also 100% sugar free. A powdered sweetener also prevents keto recipes like this no bake cookie from being super grainy. - 15 drops liquid stevia– Liquid stevia is another keto sweetener that we use in low carb baking. It is much more concentrated in sweetness than sugar, so you only need a little.
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract– Vanilla extract is a tasty addition to all keto baked goods. Plus vanilla extract packs a punch so you only need a small amount. The amount we use makes the nutrition information of vanilla practically negligible on a low carb diet.
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes– Unsweetened coconut flakes are actually great on a keto diet. When you buy them unsweetened (without added sugar) they have tons of fat and fiber. Fat and fiber together is a hunger crushing combination. Coconut also tastes tropical and refreshing in cookie recipes which is why we knew it would be a delicious addition to these low carb cookies.
- 3/4 cup raw pecans, chopped- Pecans are actually one of the most keto/ low carb nuts out there! Next to walnuts and macadamia nuts, pecans are one of the highest fat nuts. They are also low in total carbs with a bit of fiber to make the net carbs even lower! Feel free to sub the nut choice, just know it will change the overall macros.
No bake keto cookies also always include a nut butter for binding which makes them high in fat and incredibly delicious. Additionally, you can change up the fillings once you have your creamy base. Try adding different things like: nuts, coconut flakes, seeds and chocolate chips! This keto cookie will be the most delicious minimal effort cookie you’ve ever had.
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Instructions:
It’s time to get ba- oh well I guess no-baking… To start:
- Add your butter and peanut butter to a large microwave safe bowl. Melt them in the microwave for 30-60 seconds. You’re looking for the peanut butter to be super runny in this recipe so it coats all the mix-ins evenly.
- Fully combine the melted butter into the peanut butter using a large spoon. Now add in the remaining ingredients.
- Mix until everything is fully incorporated and well coated.
- Form 10 cookies and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper: freeze 30-45 minutes until hardened and ready to eat.
- Best stored in a zip top bag in the fridge or freezer.
That’s it! These cookies are gluten free, sugar free, and super easy to make! Such a quick and easy treat is sure to satisfy that sweet tooth. If you make this recipe let us know below!
Tips for the Best Low Carb no Bake Cookies
No one can deny extra information to make the perfect cookie recipe is always welcomed. Below I’ve included some of our favorite low carb baking tips so your cookies come out perfect every time.
Roughly Chop The Pecans
Texture is everything in this recipe so you want to be sure to keep the pecans nice and chunky. The same goes for the coconut flakes. We recommend using the largest size coconut flakes you can find to add texture and crunch to these keto no bake cookies.
Use Extra Creamy Peanut Butter
While you may like thick nut butters for toast, in this recipe the thinner the better. Runny nut butter is going to make for a creamy mixture that combines easier. Natural peanut butter lovers assemble!
No Bake Cookie FAQ’s
If you’ve found yourself asking some questions about how to make these peanut butter cookies perfect for you, we’ve broken down the most common questions. Hopefully these help, but if not let us know your question down below! These low carb no bake cookies are meant to be simple and easy.
Vegan Keto No Bake Cookies?
It’s pretty easy to turn these no bake cookies vegan. Simply replace the butter with coconut oil and you’ve done it. Since these need to be stored in the fridge the differences in the melting points between butter and coconut oil won’t come into play. Feel free to swap the coconut oil whenever you want a vegan version of low carb/ keto cookies.
Make Nut Free Keto Cookies
We’ve a nut free version of this recipe and it was quite delicious. Instead of using pecans we went with chopped pumpkin seeds. A few people on instagram have also made this recipe using sunflower seeds. Either way you want to go, a nut free version of these cookies is not only possible, but very tasty!
Use a Cookie Scoop
There might not be any bigger fans of cookie scoops than Matthew and I. We use our cookie scoop at every opportunity and this recipe is no different. You can leave these no bake cookies in a call form, or you can press them out before putting them in the fridge. They are easier to eat if you press them out, so that is what we would recommend.
Peanut Butter is the Way to Go
If you love peanut butter no bake cookies you’ve got the right idea! We prefer using alternatives such as almond butter to peanut butter whenever possible, but this recipe is one that really needs that peanut buttery taste. It’s pretty much the trademark flavor of these chocolate ‘peanut butter’ cookies. We like to make sure the peanut butter we’re using has no sugar added, as well as no bad vegetable oils. Trust us when we say if you skip out on the natural peanut butter and use almond butter instead you may be a bit disappointed.
What are the Best Keto Sweeteners?
If you’re new to keto figuring out what sugar free sweeteners to use can be tricky. Read our comprehensive keto sweetener post for more information on why we use erythritol and stevia in most of our recipes. In the article you will see we even tested our blood sugar response to 10 different natural and artificial sweeteners to provide you with more information. Sugar free sweeteners are low in net carbs making them very keto friendly.
Are no Bake Cookies Keto?
These cookies are 100% low carb and keto approved. The nutrition information per cookie is only 7 Carb/ 4 Fiber (3 Net)/ 22g Fat/ 5g Protein/ 229 calories. As you can see these cookies are low carb and the perfect way to supplement fat on a keto diet.
If you’re looking for more high fat recipe ideas, check out our post on the best keto fat bomb recipes.
Fridge or Freezer?
These keto no bake cookies will last in either the fridge or the freezer for a very long time. We personally like to store them in the freezer and eat them straight from there as a quick dessert. It’s sort of like putting candy bars or Oreo’s in the freezer. It helps keep the chocolate made from butter or coconut oil set, while still adding a nice bite to the overall chocolate peanut butter cookie.
We Love Easy Keto Sweets!
Want another recipe to cure that sweet tooth? We’ve got all the easy keto sweets for you, no bake, microwaved and baked! Some of our top keto sweets are:
- Easy No Bake Cheesecakes
- Low Carb Blueberry Mug Cake
- No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies
- Keto Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie
If four isn’t enough definitely check out the desserts section on our food blog and hit the ground running! We’ve got plenty of breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack recipes, perfect for meal prepping and feeding the kids while on summer break. We love sweets as much as the next guys, but balance is definitely key!
More Cookies!
If you’re like us and cookies are one of your favorite desserts, you’re in for a treat. We have TONS of cookie recipes on our website. From basics like chocolate chip all the way to lemon cookies with a lemon glaze. We’ve got it all! Check out some of our favorites:
- Easy Keto Airfryer Cookie– You asked we listened! More airfryer recipes so you can enjoy cookies all season long.
- Soft Baked Ginger Cookies– Soft and chewy gingerbread cookies packed with spices and flavor. They may not be cutout little gingerbread-men, but they are still just as tasty!
- Keto Walnut Snowball Cookies– A holiday classic. It’s a walnut cookie rolled in powdered sweetener that even the non-ketoers will love.
- Fudgy Keto Chocolate Cookies– Rich and fudgy chocolate cookies. These cookies are packed with chocolate and are fudgy enough they could pass for a brownies texture. What could be better!?
Recipe can be quickly added to MyFitnessPal – Search “KetoConnect – Keto No Bake Cookies”
Keto No Bake Cookies
What You Need:
Ingredients:
- 4 tbsp butter
- 8 tbsp peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp Low Carb Sugar Substitute
- 15 drops liquid stevia
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 3/4 cup raw pecans,, chopped
Instructions:
- Add the butter and peanut butter to a large microwave safe bowl and melt in the microwave for 30-60 seconds.
- Combine the melted butter using a large spoon and then add in the remaining ingredients.
- Combine until everything is fully incorporated.
- Form 10 cookies and place a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze 30-45 minutes until hardened and ready to eat.
- Best stored in a zip top bag in the fridge or freezer.
Video:
Notes
Written by
Megha Barot
Megha has always been a passionate cook, but she took this to a new level after starting her keo journey in 2015. She loves creating new recipes and producing educational content for KetoConnect, which she co-founded in 2016 with Matt. Her passion for healthy eating and personal development continues to thrive. She's the proud mom of two awesome kids.
Chrys says
You could also use crunchy peanutbutter for a bit more texture. A lot of the original (sugar/oat) called for the crunchy!!! Getting ready to make!!
Tiffani says
Delicious!!! Thank you for the great recipe!!
Miranda (KetoConnect) says
Glad you like it!
Terri Mendenhall says
So could I use hemp seeds as sub for the coconut flakes?
Pamela says
Delicious, easy and simple to make. I used Swerve 2 1/2 tablespoons. The only con I can’t take them to work with all this summer heat. I have to either eat it as a breakfast cookie before I leave for work or wait until I come home to enjoy my delicious treat. Thanks for another great recipe.
Deidra Proctor says
These are delicious ? My new go-to treat. Thanks!
Denise says
Do u think I can make these without any sweetener? The artificial sweeteners kill my stomach..
Miranda (KetoConnect) says
Absolutely, as long as you don’t mind a more bitter/dark dark chocolate taste!
Candy Sullivan says
Do you have to use the powdered erythritol in the recipe?
Miranda (KetoConnect) says
You can adjust for any sweetener you like!
Marcella Rice says
How much fiber? Any at all?
Nicole black says
Would powdered PB be ok?
Tia says
I was thinking the same thing!
Rich says
I made a quick seed bark by melting 1/2 cup Lily’s chocolate chips, 2 tbl butter, and 1/2 tsp vanilla. Then mixing in 1/2 cup each roasted and salted pumpkin seeds, roasted and salted sunflower seeds, and toasted coconut flakes. Next time I may add the nut butter. That sounds amazing.
Miranda (KetoConnect) says
Sounds delicious!
Kristi Hewitt says
I didn’t have any coconut and added real bacon bits. So yummy!
Becky Wallace says
I have to try that!
Terri Mendenhall says
I was trying to think of something to replace the coconut (husband doesn’t care for it that much) but I KNOW he would like the bacon bits. I will try that this weekend. Thanks for the idea.
Tylin R Yardas says
These are in the freezer as we speak. I added .5 tbsp more of erythritol because i like mine sweet and substituted pumpkin seeds for 1/4 cup of the pecans. So far delicious.
Susan Ulrich says
OMG!! These are wonderful! I just made a batch and love them! I toasted the coconut for a little more flavor, but with all the other goodies in there that might not be necessary. Thank you for a wonderful recipe. My son’s whole family is keto, I’m going to make them up a batch, they’ll love them!
Miranda (KetoConnect) says
So glad you love them!
SJanet says
Wow – those are good – I used 2 tbsp powdered Stevia to sweeten – and that was enough – dark choc taste is great- FYI – we used to call them Haystacks – maybe that’s a Canadian thing – a Canadian prairie thing! Love your recipes – made 3 of them tonight – for these I put them in the freezer and am taking them to an outdoor event tomorrow
Tina says
Wow not sure I can trust myself with these!
Amy says
These were too good. I ate more than I should. 🙁
A.D. Keto says
These are going to be clutch come Holiday time, guys. My mother-in-law always makes no-bake cookies using oatmeal. This’ll give them a run for the money.
Wendy says
What can I use instead of liquid sweetener? I am not sure about the erythritol substitution values
Miranda (KetoConnect) says
We have a sweetener conversion chart here: Low Carb Sweeteners Conversion Chart
Hope that helps!
Sayana Rochester says
OMG!!! Made it as soon as I finished watching your video. Just tried it…ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! You guys rock. This satisfied my sweet tooth.
Miranda (KetoConnect) says
Woo hoo! Glad you love them!
Jackie says
Does the stevia leave a bitter aftertaste in these? If I don’t want to use it, how much erythritol should I use?
Julie Schultz says
I have yet to make any cookies so im a choc person……thanks for sharing…..im n KS>
Carla Smith says
use oat FIBER as a ‘filler’ and 100% cocoa chocolate. I got these to be super close to the real thing (no coconut)
Merrilee Nathe says
Hey Carla that sounds like an interesting idea – how much oat fiber did you use?
Kathy says
Hi Carla,
Thanks so much for your suggestion. Can’t wait to give it a try. My question: would this be substituted in equal amounts for the coconut.
Debbie says
Just a note…oat fiber is not appropriate for a clean keto diet…
Grains are highly inflammatory and oats, especially, will cause blood sugar to rise…???????
Marijane Kendall says
Oat fiber is different from oats. Since it is a fiber it doesn’t act like oats: no inflammation or glucose spike. At least, that is what several keto bloggers say, and they use it in some of their recipes. I don’t know how much it would change the carb count over the coconut, but I’m going to look into it. I’m not a big coconut fan.
Marijane Kendall says
Check out this site: https://hbeardsley.com/is-oat-fiber-keto/?cn-reloaded=1 It explains what oat fiber is and the difference between it and oat flour or ground oats.