Keto Buckeye Candy [Just 4 Ingredients]

This Keto Buckeye Candy has simply 4 components making them a simple low-carb, gluten-free, and plant-based dessert that’s prepared in simply half-hour.

Keto Buckeye Candy [no-bake peanut butter candy]

Buckeyes maintain a particular place in my coronary heart, not the Keto Buckeye Candy variety although, the precise Aesculus glabra, generally often called Ohio buckeye. It’s a species of tree within the soapberry household native to North America. I fondly bear in mind looking for buckeyes with my grandfather at a lake in Eastern Tennessee after I was little. I assumed they have been simply the good.

Every time I make buckeye sweet for the vacations it triggers these reminiscences of him fishing (and subsequently letting me reel in each fish he caught) and me looking for nuts. I feel that’s one of many details of meals, sure? To set off these deep-rooted pleased reminiscences.

It’s no secret although that common buckeye sweet is full, FULL, of sugar. Like, so much. Cups value.

That’s the place this Keto Buckeye Candy is available in. Low in sugar, that is the vacation deal with you'll be able to be ok with.

With simply 4 components (and some non-obligatory ones), these might be prepared in a flash. I joked on Instagram that these may be the ugliest buckeyes that exist. I don’t assume I've a shot at being a chocolatier on this life Maybe, the subsequent Seriously although, though they’re a bit wonky, they’re nonetheless 100% scrumptious. Let’s get to the specifics…

What is buckeye sweet?

If you haven’t figured it out already, buckeye sweet is a peanut butter combination (or different nut/seed butter) that’s been rolled into balls and dipped in chocolate to resemble precise buckeyes.

Ingredients in Keto Buckeye Candy

Nut butter

You can use no matter variety you want however the thicker, the higher. We used sunflower butter in these because it’s the closest tasting to peanut butter however allergen pleasant. You may use peanut butter, almond butter, sunflower seed butter, and even cashew butter. The selection is all yours.

One factor to notice is that you just’ll need to select a nut/seed butter that is only one or two components, the nut/seed and perhaps some salt. Skip butters with added sugars and oils. Also remember to use creamy peanut butter or different nut/seed butter as you need a easy combination.

Almond flour

Loads of keto buckeyes have coconut flour however we’re not enormous followers of that style and texture on this dessert. Almond flour doesn’t change the style of the sweet however retains the nut butter balls agency in order that they don’t lose their form.

Powdered Erythritol

Pretty easy, it’s used to make the sweet candy with out conventional sugar. We use Swerve confectioners erythritol right here however you should utilize any confectioners sugar substitute.

Chocolate Chips

You can use no matter chocolate you want. Our go-to is Lily’s Dark Chocolate Chips. Do be aware should you’re utilizing Lily’s that solely the darkish chocolate chips are dairy-free. If that’s not a priority, be at liberty to make use of a semi-sweet possibility or perhaps a keto white chocolate for a enjoyable spin on the traditional.

Optional Add-Ins: vanilla extract, coconut oil for the chocolate, flaky sea salt for topping

How to make buckeye sweet

In a big bowl, combine collectively the nut butter, almond flour, and powdered erythritol. If utilizing the vanilla and sea salt, add these in as properly. Mix properly. If mixing is tough, be at liberty to pop the combination right into a meals processor to mix.
Roll the dough into balls and place on a parchment paper or wax paper-lined baking sheet. Transfer to the freezer whilst you soften the chocolate.
In a small cast-iron skillet (we use an enameled one for straightforward clean-up however you may as well use a microwave-safe bowl and microwave if that’s simpler for you), soften the chocolate till easy over low warmth. If the chocolate is globby, soften in a teaspoon of coconut oil for simpler dipping.
Dip every buckeye into the chocolate combination. This is less complicated should you insert a toothpick into the middle however alas, we didn't have toothpicks which is why these are just a little rustic. I used two forks, letting the surplus chocolate fall off earlier than inserting the buckeye again onto the baking sheet.
Repeat with remaining buckeyes then sprinkle the tops with some flaky sea salt earlier than freezing once more simply till set. Transfer to a lidded container and retailer within the fridge for as much as one week.

pouring nut butter into a bowl with almond flour

sifting confectioners swerve into the bowl

A be aware on storage

These buckeyes are greatest saved refrigerated and never at room temperature. They will get a bit comfortable if overlooked too lengthy so maintain them chilly.

**Tips + methods from somebody who now is aware of what not to do**

Don’t skip the toothpick, it’s important
Make certain your chocolate isn’t too thick, just a little coconut oil will assist it skinny out and go on easy whether it is

Sugar content material in Keto Buckeyes vs. Regular Buckeye Candy

These Keto Buckeyes have 3 grams of internet carbs every whereas regular buckeyes have 38 grams of internet carbs!!! That’s INSANE. And the keto ones style simply the identical. There’s no purpose for sugar, actually.

Check out these different keto vacation treats

Red Velvet Skillet Cookie

Salted Nut Clusters

Fudgy Mint Chip Brownies