Low Carb Recipe Ideas
Do you want some more friends? Just make them some Low Carb Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups and they will be knocking on your door time and time again. It was a lot of fun making these candy cups and they look just like the originals except they are low in carb and are made with dark chocolate compared to milk chocolate. I know there are a lot of dark chocolate lovers out there and I think you will really enjoy this recipe.
I found using the powered xylitol still has some crystallization when you bite into the chocolate but it is still enjoyable, also I find that the chocolate melts on your fingers quicker than the originals but to me it is worth it.
Keeping them in the fridge before serving is recommended.
Peanut Butter Cups
Chocolate Coating
¼ cup butter
3oz unsweetened chocolate
2 tbls powdered xylitol or erythritol
2 tbls cocoa powder
½ tsp. vanilla extract
12 drops stevia
Peanut Butter Filling
½ cup crunchy peanut butter (I used President Choice Just Peanuts Crunchy 2 net carbs per 1 tbls)
3 tbls powdered xylitol or erythritol
½ tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
In a pan melt butter, chocolate, xylitol stir in cocoa, vanilla, stevia drops.
Arrange wax medium cupcake holder or silicone cups on a cookie sheet or muffin tin, take a tbls of chocolate and pour into the bottom of each cup. Pick up the cups and roll the chocolate around in the cup so the chocolate sticks to the sides. Place in the fridge or freezer for 15 minutes. Set the rest of the chocolate on the stove on a warmer burner (if you have one) until you are ready for it.
In another pan, heat peanut butter with xylitol, and vanilla stir until all ingredients are melted, remove from heat.
Remove chocolate cups from freezer.
Take approximately ¾ tablespoon of peanut butter mixer and place in the bottom of the chocolate cups, pour less than a tablespoon of chocolate on top and roll it around until it becomes smooth . (I used a knife and pressed the peanut butter down a bit)
Place in fridge for 2 hours or more to firm up. Remove each Low Carb Peanut Butter Cup from the paper cups or silicone cups and ready to serve. (I like using my silicone cups, they are easy to remove the food, and all you do is wash them and use again. It will save you some money in the long run.)
12 Servings
Yield: 5.6 net carbs per serving
How to Make Homemade Liquid Stevia
– Mix one part stevia powder with four parts warm water.
– Optional: 1 drop of grape seed extract (possesses antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties that will preserve the liquid.
– Mix well until all the stevia powder is dissolved.
– Put into a small glass dropper bottle and refrigerate.
Stay Healthy and Live Well!
Gayle
