Almond Flour Peanut Butter Cookies (Keto)

Backstory: As Dr. Kobe Keto, I turned classic comfort cookies into a low-carb treat that keeps you in ketosis without sacrificing flavor.

Ingredients (makes ~18 cookies)

• 2 cups almond flour (contains tree nuts)
• 1/2 cup natural unsweetened peanut butter (contains peanuts)
• 1/2 cup granulated erythritol or other keto granulated sweetener
• 1 large egg
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
• Optional: 2 tbsp sugar-free chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk almond flour, erythritol, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, mix peanut butter, melted butter, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Combine wet into dry until a soft dough forms. If too crumbly, add 1 tsp water or 1 tsp peanut butter; if too wet, add 1–2 tbsp almond flour.
5. Scoop tablespoon portions (about 18). Roll into balls and place 1.5" apart on baking sheet.
6. Flatten with a fork in a crisscross pattern. Press chocolate chips on top if using.
7. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on sheet 10 minutes, then transfer to rack.

Flavor profile

• Buttery, nut-forward, clean-sweet finish with a toasty almond background. Optional chocolate adds richness.

Keto-Friendly explanation

• Low net carbs (almond flour, erythritol) and high in healthy fats to support ketosis.

Macros (total batch and per cookie; yields 18) Assumptions used: almond flour 2 cups (192 g), peanut butter 1/2 cup (128 g), erythritol 1/2 cup (96 g), 1 large egg, 2 tbsp butter, vanilla. Rounding applied.

Total batch (approx.)

• Calories: 2,194 kcal
• Protein: 78 g
• Fat: 188 g
• Total carbs: 57 g
• Fiber: 32 g
• Net carbs: 25 g

Per cookie (approx., batch ÷ 18)

• Calories: 122 kcal
• Protein: 4.3 g
• Fat: 10.4 g
• Total carbs: 3.2 g
• Fiber: 1.8 g
• Net carbs: 1.4 g

Notes

• Using sweetened peanut butter or regular sugar will raise carbs. Adding chocolate chips increases carbs and calories — estimate +5–10 kcal and +0.5–1 g net carb per chip-topped cookie depending on product.
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