Coconut and peanut butter are two of my favorite foods. But, when you combine them to create these No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies, I now have a new favorite food! If you’re at all a fan of both or either of these ingredients you should do like we do and make a couple batches, store them in the fridge, and have high fat, keto friendly drops of heaven at all times of day!
The easiest Peanut Butter Cookie You’ll Make!
This is our easiest and quickest recipe yet, which you would normally think is a great thing, right? Well, it can be a little dangerous, especially with the no bake aspect allowing you to eat them quicker! Be sure to store them in the back on the highest shelf so you don’t see them every time you open the fridge. Maybe you’ll forget about them, if that’s even possible.
Is Peanut Butter Keto?
Peanut butter is a perfectly acceptable part of a keto diet. When choosing a peanut butter it is important to read the ingredients label carefully because all peanut butter is not created equally. Most of the cheap stuff will have sugar added to it. Avoid those! Choose a peanut butter with just two ingredients – peanuts and salt. Here are a few good options:
Is Powdered Peanut Butter Keto?
Yes! You just have to be careful and read the ingredients. For example, PB2 is the most popular brand of powdered peanut butter and they add sugar to it. If you look for a powdered peanut butter without added sugar it is a great choice for keto.
The peanut butter powder in this recipe is needed to increase the peanut butter flavor in this recipe. It also helps with holding these no bake cookies together. You can find powdered peanut butter at most grocery stores these days. Here are some good options:
Use Large Coconut Flakes
Coconut flakes comes in many different sizes. This recipe is best when you use the largest size of coconut flakes available to you. If you use finely shredded coconut flakes the recipe will still come out perfectly delicious, it just won’t have as much texture and crunch.
Use a Cookie Scooper
A cookie scooper is one of those kitchen tools that you hesitate to buy because it doesn’t seem like you’ll use it very often. We put off getting it for years. Finally we got one and it turns out we use it every few weeks. Definitely invest in a good cookie scooper if you’ve been putting it off.
Peanut Butter Coconut Balls
There are a bunch of different routes you can take with this recipe and whatever you have on hand. You can swap the crunchy peanut butter out for a smooth one and even use shredded coconut instead of the big flakes like we did. You can add nuts or
I think a no bake recipe is something to always have on hand for those times you have to whip up something quick. However, peanut butter recipes should be endless, which is why we think you should give our Low Carb Peanut Butter Pie and Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake a try! However, if I’m being honest, nothing is creamier and more indulgent than these no bake peanut butter cookies!
Recipe can be quickly added to MyFitnessPal – Search “KetoConnect – No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies”
No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies | Peanut Butter and Coconut
What You Need:
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup Peanut Butter (crunchy)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup PB Powder
- 10 drops Liquid Stevia
- 1/4 tsp Pink Himalayan Salt
Instructions:
- Combine all the ingredients above in a bowl and combine with a spoon.
- Place the bowl in the freezer for 10 minutes.
- Once the mixture has slightly hardened, use a cookie scooper or a spoon to scoop out 7 equally sized cookies.
- Store in the fridge for up to 1 month or freeze for up to 3 months. Enjoy!
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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.
laura justice says
These, right here, are the BOMB!!! Im so addicted to them. LOL. I take 3 small bite size to work for break or lunch. They help me if I am also craving something sweet. So easy to make! I make them smaller so I get around 9 or 10 balls. I usually use these to break my intermediate fast. They are so tasty!!
M.J. says
Just made this recipe and these treats are delicious. I think next time, I’d just soften the coconut oil (I melted it in the microwave). And tonight, I’m having leftovers of a recipe based on your sausage Alfredo recipe. Thank you for your great recipes.
Jen says
I made this with almond butter and coconut flour (instead of the PB powder) and added a sprinkle of Baker’s chocolate…. WOW! Super tasty! I made it your way as well, and it was like eating a big tasty spoonful of PB! So good! Seriously, this is my new fav recipe! And quick and easy! 🙂
Barry Bruno says
Hey guys, i need updated nutrition info if I use creamy PB and mine are considerably smaller. Thanks
Paige Wiebe says
I will have to try this! I usually make these cookies & keep them in the freezer because my all natural peanut butter melts pretty quick & I am sure you guys will love these too! https://howtothisandthat.com/keto-no-bake-cookies/
Gabriele says
I have been doing great on all your good suggestions and tips.A stupid question..What is PB ?Thanl ypu for all the great work ypu do
I am a beginner but getting good at it…Thank you. Gabrielle
Cass (KetoConnect) says
Peanut Butter!
Vicky says
I made these yesterday. Showed to my daughter who took one bite and loved it! She then made her son taste it and he liked it; her husband tastes it. Results: EVERYONE loved it! And there was no thought to it being a specific “diet” food! ☺️
Rosanna says
Is there a limit on how many we are allowed to enjoy per day ? Asking for a friend ? but seriously?
heather_meldrum@hotmail.com says
Can I submit powder sweetner for stevia? If so how much would you suggest?
Cass (KetoConnect) says
Yes you can!
mohit verma says
I just made these and they are amazing! Yum, so tasty. Thank you for the recipe. Btw. mine are quite hard. Is there any trick to have them a bit softer or chewy?
Cass (KetoConnect) says
Hmmm… You didn’t bake them, right? These should be quite soft if you leave them out of the freezer for 10 minutes. 🙂
Colleen says
Delicious! Made them with my 7 year old and he approves!!
Laura Brown says
This is one of my ‘go to’ recipes. I’ve used butter flavored coconut oil too…oh boy! Yummy!
Thanks for all of the great information and guidance you provide.
Calli says
Could I use MCT Oil instead of the Coconut Oil?
Matt Gaedke says
It will not stay together if you do that since MCT will be liquid.
Tannis hemeyer says
Made these twice now they are a real life saver on keto. thanks megha and matt. God bless you!
Joy says
Hi I don’t have coconut oil, may I substitute with coconut cream? Will it be same texture? Thanks!
Keto Connect (Shannon) says
Coconut cream won’t be the same texture..but you can sub butter?
Claire says
Definitely had to freeze them a lot longer to get them to set. I used all natural peanut butter (just ground up peanuts) so I’m assuming the oil from the peanut butter had something to do with it (even though I mixed it). Didn’t add very much Stevia as I don’t really like the taste of it. Flavor was good though!
Paulamarie Sanchez says
I don’t like coconut so I replace it with Cacao Nibs. Yummolicious!
Susilee says
Thank you. This looks delicious. It looks like a good recipe to try making with the grandchildren.?
It might taste good to add some cocoa powder to this too. Or maybe dip them into melted unsweetened chocolate mixed with a little coconut oil or butter.
Holly says
Love these! I have made them with peanut, almond, and walnut butter and they are always delucious. I make 14 per batch in mini muffin tins with silicone liners, so they come out like Reese’s cups. Thank you for this and all your other recipes!
Melisa says
Ohh my gosh I am so glad I made these this is a game changer for me they are so good absolutely amazing ?