Keto Peanut Butter Cookies With (Almond Flour)

Are you craving peanut butter cookies? Then my recipe for keto peanut butter cookies are here to come to your rescue. They are low-carb, grain-free, gluten-free, and keto-friendly.

Plus, they are made with simple ingredients. What’s not to love? These almond flour peanut butter cookies allow you to enjoy a treat without worrying about the carbs.

At only 2.4 net carbs, these cookies will not spike your blood sugar, making them perfect for anyone doing a ketogenic diet.

I’ve always been a fan of a good peanut butter cookie. In fact, it’s one of the first cookies I ever attempted to make when I first learned to bake as a teenager.

Something about that criss-cross pattern always drew me in.

That should give you some indication of how important it was for me to create a keto peanut butter cookie recipe that worked perfectly. I was craving the original recipe to help silence my sweet tooth.

You might want to check out our keto peanut butter coconut flour cookies if you are looking for a coconut flour option.

Since I first began baking, I have created many cookie recipes and have been having so much fun converting my favorites into keto-friendly versions.

You can find my complete list of Keto Cookie recipes that any cookie lover would enjoy exploring.

Check out our keto peanut butter recipes for more delicious recipes!

Since this recipe is made with almond flour, I recommend you visit our keto almond flour recipes for more delicious options.

Keto Peanut Butter Cookies

Almond Flour Peanut Butter Cookies

Although I’ve seen plenty of low-carb keto peanut butter cookie recipes that use only three essential ingredients, you know, the flourless peanut butter cookies—I must tell you, I’m not a fan.

Yes, those are easy cookies, but the flavor and texture didn’t measure up for me.

Remember, I was after an authentic peanut butter cookie experience.

Please understand that when this girl gets a craving, it’s vital I come up with a recipe alternative that works because cheating is just not an option.

Not unless I’m willing to pay for the days of inflammation I’m bound to experience afterward. Trust me when I tell you that the battle to be pain-free is challenging enough when I eat according to plan.

So, I don’t need to make matters worse by intentionally eating off-course. I say all that to say that a substitute needs to be spot on to avoid a setback for this girl.

The problem I had with these cookies was that they did not have enough structure and crumbled too easily. And that’s not what I was craving.

I wanted a keto peanut butter cookie that I could sink my teeth into and that would remind me of the one I made countless times for my family.

Ingredients Needed & Tools

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The following are the ingredients and tools you’ll need to make low carb peanut butter cookies. Note that the full printable recipe card is at the bottom of the page.

• Sugar-free all-natural peanut butter with no added sugar. I used creamy peanut butter, but some people have used crunchy peanut butter, too.
• Unsalted, softened butter
• Granulated sugar substitute
• Large egg, room temperature
• Almond flour
• Baking powder
• Sea salt
• Vanilla extract
• Parchment paper
• Mixing bowl
• Cookie sheet
• Small cookie scoop or tablespoon
• Cooling rack

Best Sugar-Free Sweeteners For Sugar-Free Peanut Butter Cookies

When choosing a low-carb sweetener for these keto cookies, any of your favorite equivalents would work. Just keep in mind that they have varying degrees of sweetness.

Some sugar substitutes measure cup for cup, while others are not as sweet as sugar and would require more to get the same level of sweetness.

If you are a regular on our site, you know by now that I’m a huge fan of Lakanto Monk Fruit Sweetener.

This is because the texture of Lakanto is spot on since there is barely any aftertaste.

It is a monk fruit and erythritol blend. If you have not given this all-natural sweetener a try, you have no idea what you are missing. 

That being said, I’m also partial to Swerve, another erythritol blend.  It works well in this recipe and is a great choice if you are looking for a sugar substitute that has no bitter aftertaste and measures just like sugar.

Swerve is made from ingredients found in select fruits and starchy root vegetables and contains no artificial ingredients, preservatives, or flavors.

Like Lankanto, Swerve has a 0% impact on blood sugar. I know some of you are stevia fans; if that’s you, you can use the stevia and erythritol-based brand Pyure in this recipe.

However, it’s important to note that if you are using Pyure, you will want to use 1/2 the amount called for in this recipe since it’s a much sweeter option.

Lastly, if you cannot easily find a more natural sugar substitute, you can also use Splenda with great success. You will want to use Splenda, which has a bulking agent. It’s the one that comes in larger bags.

Keto Peanut Butter Cookies With Almond Flour

Enter peanut butter cookies with almond flour to the rescue! The peanut butter cookie uses almond flour to give it the perfect texture and flavor.

I’m happy to report that my determination paid off. Because I was able to create a recipe for low-carb peanut butter cookies with almond flour that not only quenched a craving but that I could proudly share with you.

My recipe calls for all-natural peanut butter, egg, sugar substitute, butter, and a cup of almond flour. That one cup of almond flour made all the difference. It’s what gave these cookies the perfect consistency.

How To Make Perfect Keto Peanut Butter Cookies

With very little prep time, you can enjoy low-carb cookies that have a very low carb count and taste like the real thing.

You’ll begin by preheating the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare the cookie sheet by lightly greasing or lining the baking tray with parchment paper.

Then, using an electric mixer, you’ll combine the peanut butter with the butter, sugar substitute, vanilla extract, and egg.

Next to the wet ingredients, you’ll add the dry ingredients: almond flour, baking powder, and salt.

Beat the mixture until it is fully incorporated.

Once the cookie dough is ready, drop by the tablespoon or small cookie scoop of dough to form little cookie dough balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

Then, flatten each cookie with the tines of a fork to make a crisscross pattern.

Next, bake them in the 350-degree oven until lightly golden brown around the edges, for about 10–12 minutes.

Last but not least, allow the cookies to cool completely before eating and storing, as these cookies can be very fragile until they are fully cool.

I recommend you allow the cookies to cool on the cookie sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack and allowing them to cool further.

Store your leftovers in an airtight container for up to five days in the refrigerator or three weeks in the freezer.

Be sure to also check out our recipe for keto peanut butter chocolate chip cookies for a fun chocolate twist!

Can You Use Peanut Butter Powder Instead Or Regular Peanut Butter In This Recipe?

I’m happy to report that you can use peanut butter powder in place of the creamy peanut butter in this recipe.

With that being said, I only recommend Naked PB Organic Powder, as it’s the one I have tested.

To do so, reconstitute the powdered peanut butter with equal parts water and powder. Then, use it in the same way you would use traditional peanut butter.

Peanut Butter Almond Flour Cookies

Keto Baking

Can I tell you that when I first started baking with low-carb ingredients, I struggled? That’s because keto baking can be a bit overwhelming.

There are just so many ingredients that do not behave exactly like their high-carb counterparts. Frankly, it was frustrating.

Especially since I was an experienced baker who was used to baking with her eyes closed. It was enough to make me want to throw in the towel.

Today, I understand keto baking, but that is not always the case.

Trust me, those first attempts were epic failures.  So stay the course because the satisfaction of knowing you are not only making something delicious but healthy is quite rewarding.

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It’s what encourages this girl to keep sharing and perfecting her recipes.

If you’re a fan of peanut butter cookies, you should also try our keto no-bake peanut butter cookies and our keto peanut butter chocolate chip cookies.

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