Keto Buckeyes Chocolate and Peanut Butter Balls Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What to mix with peanut butter keto? ›

Keto Peanut Butter Mousse Directions

In a large bowl, cream together peanut butter, cream cheese, powdered sweetener and vanilla. In a medium bowl, add heavy cream. Using an electric mixer, beat until stiff peaks form. Add 1/3 of the whipped cream to the peanut butter mixture and mix to combine.

If your butter was too soft or if the peanut butter you're using is too thin, the filling can get a little soft and sticky as you're rolling. The refrigerator can fix that—stop what you're doing and chill the bowl of filling for 15 minutes in the refrigerator before trying again to roll into balls.

Storage Tips

Make sure your buckeyes stay fresh for as long as possible! The buckeyes should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep them nice and fresh. Stored in this way, they will keep for about 1 month (although good luck keeping them that long without eating them all, ha!).

Why are my Peanut Butter Balls so sticky? First, make sure you're using regular peanut butter (rather than the natural peanut butter that's more runny). If it's too sticky still, you can simply add a little more powdered sugar until it's a nice consistency for rolling into small balls.

Limit yourself to 5 tablespoons per day on keto, measure your blood sugar and ketone levels if needed, and feel free to explore different ways to eat it. As long as you know what to look for in peanut butter, it can perfectly fit into your diet, keto or otherwise.

Peanut butter can definitely be part of a keto diet, but it's best to stick to plain options that are free of extra flavors and sweeteners. Almond butter is a good choice, too, and it's slightly lower in carbs. Additionally, you should be mindful of your portion size if you're trying to lose weight.

Not chilling the peanut butter balls long enough.

Not giving the peanut butter ample time to chill and firm up in the fridge is one of the top reasons buckeyes get a bad reputation for being so messy to make.

The mixture should be easy to roll into balls that stay together while not being sticky. If it is sticky, add just a little more powdered sugar. If it won't form into a ball, add just a little more peanut butter.

It's quite simple actually. All you have to do is store the peanut butter jar upside-down in the fridge. Once you're ready to spread or scoop just flip the jar over, open it, and scoop—no stirring required!

The Buckeyes are fine to sit out at room temperature for 24 hours on a cookie plate for example. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks when not eating.

Should I store buckeyes in the fridge? ›

The buckeyes are beautiful as is. You can store them in an air-tight container in the fridge or you can freeze them, though I will warn you if you keep them in your fridge you will be tempted to eat one every time you pass by. I like to give them away as gifts in cute bags or Christmas Chinese-like takeout boxes.

Just as the trees finish flowering (sometimes before, especially in dry areas or dry seasons), the foliage will begin to show “autumnal” tints of soft yellow and tan, and the leaves begin to fall or wither.

Buckeyes don't need to be immediately refrigerated. But since they contain butter you'll need to refrigerate them eventually. You can keep them at room temperature for a day or two, but after that they may start to go off.

Seeds are removed by peeling the capsule apart. Seeds resemble edible chestnuts, but Ohio buckeye fruits are not edible and can be toxic. Seeds of Ohio buckeye should not be allowed to dry out. They can be stored for short periods (1 year) in air tight containers in the refrigerator if not allowed to dry out.

Squirrels are said to be the only animal to eat buckeyes without ill effect. All parts of the tree are toxic -- leaves, bark and nuts -- because of compounds that cause muscle weakness, paralysis, intestinal distress and vomiting.

Opt for natural peanut butter without added sugars, and moderate your portions to stay within your daily carb limit. Spread it on keto-friendly bread, mix it into smoothies, or incorporate it into desserts with almond or coconut flour.

Ideas to Try:

Add banana slices to a toasted PB&J. Spread on a rice cake or cracker. Add to a smoothie. Dip celery or carrots in peanut butter.

Fruits and nuts are a classic combination and would taste just right on peanut butter toast. Some ideal ingredients are berries, slivered almonds, chopped walnuts, and banana slices. You can also sprinkle on chia seeds and ground flaxseeds for added crunch and nutrition.

Mix PB with yogurt, cinnamon, and a hint of honey or maple syrup. Dip in apples slices, celery, or spread on toast with banana slices and coconut. Mix into noodles. Thanks to its salty, nutty flavor and creamy texture, Asian-inspired noodle dishes taste divine with peanut sauce.