Introduction to Keto No Bake Cookies
This Keto No Bake Cookies recipe is the ultimate summer dessert recipe. All you have to do is add everything to a bowl and then mix and form the cookies before popping into the freezer! It’s extra fun to get your kids involved and creating new recipes with the fillings.
How To Make Keto No Bake Cookies
So why not take out the baking altogether! No bake cookies and cheesecakes are some of our favorite desserts to make. They are quick to make and always turn out delicious because you don’t have use a finicky oven that can be too hot sometimes, and other times not hot enough. The best desserts are usually the ones that are the easiest to make with little to no room for error.
What You Need:
Thankfully since they’re no bake keto cookies they require very few tools. The few things you’ll need will be:
- A Baking Sheet
- A Microwave Safe Mixing Bowl
- A Spoon
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients:
This low carb no bake cookies recipe is extra special because it requires no oven, meaning we will need other ingredients to properly bind them.
- 4 tbsp butter– The butter will help them set and harden in the fridge so definitely don’t skip it! Most keto recipes like this one will allow you to sub coconut oil in no problem if you are vegan or dairy free.
- 8 tbsp peanut butter– You can use almond butter, but for this keto friendly recipe natural peanut butter is fine and actually preferred for its Reeces like combo with cocoa powder.
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder– Cocoa powder is what gives these no bake peanut butter cookies their rich chocolate-y element. Make sure you buy 100% unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp powdered erythritol– Powdered erythritol is a low carb keto friendly sweetener that’s not only low in net carbs, but also 100% sugar free.
- 15 drops liquid stevia– Liquid stevia is another keto sweetener that we use in low carb baking.
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract– Vanilla extract is a tasty addition to all keto baked goods.
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes– Unsweetened coconut flakes are actually great on a keto diet.
- 3/4 cup raw pecans, chopped- Pecans are actually one of the most keto/ low carb nuts out there!
Instructions:
It’s time to get ba- oh well I guess no-baking… To start:
- Add your butter and peanut butter to a large microwave safe bowl. Melt them in the microwave for 30-60 seconds.
- Fully combine the melted butter into the peanut butter using a large spoon. Now add in the remaining ingredients.
- Mix until everything is fully incorporated and well coated.
- Form 10 cookies and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper: freeze 30-45 minutes until hardened and ready to eat.
- Best stored in a zip top bag in the fridge or freezer.
Tips for the Best Low Carb no Bake Cookies
No one can deny extra information to make the perfect cookie recipe is always welcomed. Below I’ve included some of our favorite low carb baking tips so your cookies come out perfect every time.
Roughly Chop The Pecans
Texture is everything in this recipe so you want to be sure to keep the pecans nice and chunky. The same goes for the coconut flakes.
Use Extra Creamy Peanut Butter
While you may like thick nut butters for toast, in this recipe the thinner the better. Runny nut butter is going to make for a creamy mixture that combines easier.
No Bake Cookie FAQ’s
If you’ve found yourself asking some questions about how to make these peanut butter cookies perfect for you, we’ve broken down the most common questions.
Vegan Keto No Bake Cookies?
It’s pretty easy to turn these no bake cookies vegan. Simply replace the butter with coconut oil and you’ve done it.
Make Nut Free Keto Cookies
We’ve a nut free version of this recipe and it was quite delicious. Instead of using pecans we went with chopped pumpkin seeds.
Use a Cookie Scoop
There might not be any bigger fans of cookie scoops than Matthew and I. We use our cookie scoop at every opportunity and this recipe is no different.
Peanut Butter is the Way to Go
If you love peanut butter no bake cookies you’ve got the right idea! We prefer using alternatives such as almond butter to peanut butter whenever possible, but this recipe is one that really needs that peanut buttery taste.
What are the Best Keto Sweeteners?
If you’re new to keto figuring out what sugar free sweeteners to use can be tricky. Read our comprehensive keto sweetener post for more information on why we use erythritol and stevia in most of our recipes.
Are no Bake Cookies Keto?
These cookies are 100% low carb and keto approved. The nutrition information per cookie is only 7 Carb/ 4 Fiber (3 Net)/ 22g Fat/ 5g Protein/ 229 calories.
We Love Easy Keto Sweets!
Want another recipe to cure that sweet tooth? We’ve got all the easy keto sweets for you, no bake, microwaved and baked! Some of our top keto sweets are:
- Easy No Bake Cheesecakes
- Low Carb Blueberry Mug Cake
- No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies
- Keto Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie
More Cookies!
If you’re like us and cookies are one of your favorite desserts, you’re in for a treat. We have TONS of cookie recipes on our website. From basics like chocolate chip all the way to lemon cookies with a lemon glaze. We’ve got it all! Check out some of our favorites:
- Easy Keto Airfryer Cookie
- Soft Baked Ginger Cookies
- Keto Walnut Snowball Cookies
- Fudgy Keto Chocolate Cookies
Nutrition Facts
Keto No Bake Cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229
Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g 34%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Fiber 4g 16%
Protein 5g 10%
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
