These Keto Payday Candy Bars are a flavorful & delicious dessert. We make these candy bars with butter, peanuts, erythritol powder, vanilla extract, peanut butter, sea salt, and heavy cream. They contain dairy, heavy cream, and peanut butter, so use the alternatives like coconut cream and any other vegan butter if you are allergic. These are all the basic items you can easily buy in stores. They contain 220 kcal and 3 grams of net carbs in one bar. We prepare these bars in at least one hour and twenty-five minutes. These Keto Payday Candy Bars are perfect for snacks, sides, and desserts. They freeze properly, so they are ideal for making earlier. You can serve these candy bars with keto trail mix, vanilla cheesecake, or herbal tea.
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STATS:
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Keto
- Prep duration: Fifteen minutes
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Course: Snack, Dessert
- Cook duration: 10 minutes
- Portion Size: 1 bar
- Cooking Mode: Stovetop
- Servings: 10 bars
- Level of difficulty: Easy
- Overall Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
EQUIPMENT:
- Medium saucepan
- Silicone spatula
- Candy thermometer
- Baking pan
- Mixing bowl
- Sharp knife
INGREDIENTS:
FOR THE CARAMEL BASE:
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- â…” cup powdered erythritol
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
FOR THE COATING:
- 1½ cups dry roasted salted peanuts
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR KETO SUBSTITUTIONS:
PEANUTS:
- Peanuts are used to make crunchy bars and provide saltiness. We can also use macadamia nuts, almond nuts, or sunflower seeds.
ERYTHRITOL POWDER:
- Erythritol powder is utilized to sweeten this dessert. You can use the monk fruit sweetener, stevia, or allulose instead.
BUTTER:
- Butter helps in making the structure of the caramel base and gives a rich flavor. As an alternative, use coconut oil or ghee to prepare these bars.
HEAVY CREAM:
- Heavy cream contains fat content & make a creamy texture of the caramel. Use the coconut cream instead to create a vegan version for dairy allergies.
PEANUT BUTTER:
- Peanut butter aids in maintaining the structure of the caramel and improves the flavor. We can also use macadamia, almond, & sunflower seed butter.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- Place parchment paper in a tray.
- Then, melt the butter in a pan.
- Include the peanut butter and mix it till becomes smoother.
- Add the erythritol powder & heavy cream and cook it slowly for five minutes by stirring continuously.
- Then add vanilla essence & salt, and mix them.
- Now, equally spread the mixture on the pan.
- Press the roasted peanuts strongly on the surface.
- Chill these bars for one hour.
- Make the slices of these bars with a hot knife and serve.
TIPS:
- Cool the bars properly, then make slices.
- Cook these bars for some extra time to make them firmer.
- Keep cooled to retain the structure.
- Slice these bars with a hot knife so it gets easier.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
DESSERT:
- Chocolate Fat Bombs
- Vanilla Cheesecake
- Chocolate Mousse
SNACKS:
- Keto Trail Mix
- Almond Butter Bites
- Keto Protein Balls
BEVERAGES:
- Bulletproof Coffee
- Keto Almond Milk Latte
- Herbal Tea
STORAGE INFORMATION:
REFRIGERATION:
- Place them in a closed dish and store for 13-14 days.
FREEZING:
- Add them to a closed bag and freeze for 3 months.
FAQs:
Why does the caramel sauce get too soft?
- You might not chill or simmer it for a long time
Are these bars great for the keto diet?
- Yes, because they are made with keto items.
Can I include chocolate in these bars?
- Yes, you can drizzle the keto chocolate on these bars.
Will I prepare these bars without dairy?
- Yes, you can make these bars with vegan products.
Free Keto Meal Plan:Â STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
No. of Calories: 220 kcal
Sodium: 150mg
Net Carbs: 3 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 1 g
Fats: 20 g
Proteins: 7 g
Portion size: 1 bar
Total Carbs: 5 g
