These amazing keto no bake cookies have a creamy fudge-like texture and a delightful coconut crunch! Only 5 ingredients and 4g net carbs!
Chocolate & Peanut Butter Keto No Bake Cookies
These Chocolate & Peanut Butter Keto No Bake Cookies are my new go-to guilt-free treat! They’re super easy to whip up (no cooking required) and you only need 5 simple real food ingredients.
Imagine those yummy chocolate haystack cookies that grandma used to make, but now imagine that they’re low carb too! Sounds too good to be true, but that is what you can make with this easy keto dessert recipe!
Here’s the scoop..
One of the women in our church group recently had a baby, but 2 weeks afterwards you couldn’t tell at all! (And amazingly this was her sixth kiddo!)
I asked her secret, and she filled me in on the Keto diet – raving about how she never feels hungry and still gets to eat all the foods she loves.
With a baby on the way this summer, I was definitely intrigued! Last time it took me quite a while to lose the baby weight (though I did get it all off eventually). However, anything that could help speed up the process is worth a look!
About 6 months after my youngest daughter was born, my husband and I took the plunge and started keto ourselves. It really made a huge difference in pushing me past that plateau with baby weight!
These sugar free no bake cookies were and still are one of my all-time favorite keto recipes!
Whenever I felt weak in willpower or was craving something sweet, I could reach into the freezer and grab one of my trusty low carb cookies. Sweet tooth satisfied…back on track!
Having a go-to keto cookie recipe made all the difference in sticking with the program and not feeling deprived.
These no bake keto cookies are rich, fudge-y and taste super decadent! Yet they are only 4g net carbs and won’t kick you out of ketosis!
They are awesome and one of our most popular recipes on the blog…period!
I hope you love them as much as I do!
What is the Keto Diet?
In simplest terms, the Keto diet is a low-carb, high-fat eating plan. After a week or so on this type of diet, your body will enter a state known as “ketosis,” where your body burns more fat for energy because it doesn’t have the carbs that it would normally use.
Following a ketogenic diet can also help shed excess water weight, curb cravings (since fat tends to keep you feeling full longer), and lead to substantial weight loss. To see those benefits, you’d need to faithfully follow the plan, as eating carbs can kick you right back out of ketosis.
Read this next: Want more info and to see our own REAL results? Read our article “What is Keto” to get our complete beginner’s guide and see my before/after photos!
These Chocolate & Peanut Butter Keto No Bake Cookies were the first recipe on my list to try — they’re rich, creamy, and guilt-free!
Even if you don’t follow a strict ketogenic lifestyle, they’re still a pretty darn healthy snack or dessert! They’re low carb, gluten free, lactose free, and contain no added sugar.
Check this one off as a winner!
Related: Click here to see ALL of our 6 favorite keto cookie recipes!
Ingredients
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- Natural creamy peanut butter
- Pure vanilla extract
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Unsweetened coconut flakes
- Butter
- (Optional) Low Carb Sweetener — I highly recommend Lakanto brand monk fruit sweeteners and if you shop through my link and use code “SOCCERMOM” you can save 15% every time you purchase!
Kitchen Supplies Used
A free printable copy of this low carb no bake keto cookie recipe with full ingredient amounts and directions is available at the bottom of the post.
Instructions
- Prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a non-stick silicone baking mat. Heat butter in microwave until melted.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, vanilla extract, melted butter, coconut flake, cocoa powder, and sweetener (if using). Stir to mix. (The cookie mixture will be pretty thick and gooey at this stage…that’s ok!)
- Scoop the cookie dough onto your prepared baking sheet. Use the back of the spoon to gently shape each scoop into a cookie with a flat top.
- Place baking sheet of cookies in freezer for 30 minutes to set.
How to Store Your Keto No Bake Cookies
I recommend storing your keto no bake cookies in the freezer, because they do start to soften or even melt a bit if left out at room temperature.
Simply place your finished cookies in a large freezer bag or airtight container and keep frozen until you’re ready to enjoy them.
I love having a batch in the freezer at all times so I can grab one when cravings strike! They stay good for a long time…if they actually last that long 😉
Prep Tips
- The original recipe I created did not have any added sweetener. Since I weaned myself off sugar on the keto diet, I found the original recipe to be plenty sweet on its own. However, some people prefer their cookies sweeter in flavor, so I updated the recipe to include an optional teaspoon of sugar free sweetener. We love monk fruit sweetener, but you can use your favorite. Keep in mind that the concentration of your chosen sweetener might mean that you need to use more or less than a teaspoon. Taste and adjust as needed.
- Another option for making sweeter cookies is to use Sugar-free maple syrup.
- We love these silicone baking mats because they’re non-stick and washable, so you can use them again and again!
- A Cookie scooper is a handy tool for making evenly portioned cookies. This recipe makes approximately (10) 3″ cookies (using a medium cookie scoop) or (20) 1.5″ cookies (using a small cookie scoop).
Frequently Asked Questions
These No Bake Keto Cookies have turned out to be quite popular! I thought I’d answer some common reader questions here:
Can I Substitute Almond Butter?
If peanut butter doesn’t work for you, feel free to substitute an equal amount of your favorite nut butter, such as almond butter or cashew butter. You could also use Sun Butter (sunflower seed butter) to avoid using any type of nuts.
Where Can I Find the Nutrition Information and Serving Size?
Nutrition information is available in the printable recipe at end of post. Our numbers are based on 1 cookie, in a batch of 20 cookies that are about 1.5″ in diameter.
Keep in mind that our nutrition calculations are simply an estimate. Using a low carb sweetener with sugar alcohol may actually lower your net carb count for this recipe.
By our calculations, we got 5 grams total carbs per cookie, or 4 grams net carbs (total carbohydrates minus fiber).
What Can I Use Instead of Coconut Flakes?
If you’re not a fan of coconut, some readers have suggested using shredded almonds or even sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds as keto-friendly items that add crunch.
You could also make this recipe using crunchy peanut butter (just use a little more to account for the coconut flakes not being used).
Four Grams of Carbs Sounds Like a Lot for One Cookie! Is That Right??
This recipe is keto-friendly, but of course, these are cookies, so they’re intended to be a treat.
I don’t recommend eating them at every meal and expecting weight loss results, BUT if they keep you from craving other full-sugar and high-carb desserts, then they’re doing the job they’re intended to do. 🙂
Where Can I Learn More about the Keto Diet?
Because we did a strict keto diet for a long time and tried a lot of recipes, my husband and I created a website dedicated specifically to low carb eating, How2DoKeto.com — be sure to check it out for more inspiration and information!
Grab the best-selling resource The Keto Diet by Leanne Vogel, creator of the renowned website Healthful Pursuit. It breaks down the secret to how fats can actually super-charge weight loss, without leaving you feeling hungry! Plus there are a ton of other keto-friendly recipes inside.
Related: Keto for Women – 3 Mistakes to Avoid
More Easy Keto Recipes To Try:
- These 2-Ingredient Keto Egg Cups make a satisfying protein-packed breakfast (and you can make them ahead for the week!)
- Homemade Keto Mayonnaise is ZERO carbs and contains no additives (like the store-bought alternatives!)
- Fruit Infused Water makes healthy hydration taste amazing!
- Keto Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
- Keto Blooming Onion
- Buffalo Chicken Keto Cauliflower Tots
- 3-Ingredient Keto Peanut Butter Cookies
Keto No Bake Cookie Recipe (Printable Recipe Card)
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The BEST Keto No Bake Cookies - Easy Low Carb Haystack Cookies
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Cookie sheet
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups creamy peanut butter (natural peanut butter)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened
- 2 cups coconut flakes unsweetened
- 2 Tablespoons butter melted
- 1 teaspoon erythritol or monk fruit sweetener (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a non-stick silicone baking mat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, vanilla extract, melted butted, coconut flakes, cocoa powder, and sweetener (if using( and stir until well combined.
- Scoop batter onto your prepared baking sheet. Use the back of the spoon to gently flatten the top of each cookie.
- Place in freezer for 30 minutes to set.
- Store in an airtight container in the freezer.
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Nutrition
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Michele says
Is the nutrition info based on entire recipe or one serving? Keto no bake peanut butter chocolate cookies
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
Hi Michelle, the nutrition information for our recipes is based on one serving. Keep in mind it is an estimate, as the exact ingredients and amounts we used may be slightly different from what you have in your kitchen. It’s simply meant to give a general idea of what’s inside. Hope this helps!
Donna says
I’m not positive, but I think there’s alot more fiber in the recipe than it states in the nutrition facts because 3 TBS of coconut alone has 2 grams of fiber..and the peanut butter has some as well….maybe it was a misprint?
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
Hi Donna, the nutrition information is an estimate only, so it’s possible that the numbers will be a little bit different based on the specific ingredients and brands you choose. We use a program to help us calculate, so their counts may vary from other nutrition info programs. I’ll double check though and see if any updates need to be made. Thanks for letting me know!
Natalie Nash says
Do you think pats would work in place of coconut?
Margaret says
These are amazing!! I used crunchy peanut butter because that’s what I had. I use a copy cat gentle sweet, it’s a blend, for sweetener. I used about a 1/4 cup to taste. Thank you SO much!!
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
So glad you like them! I’ll have to try them with crunchy peanut butter too – that could be an interesting texture!
Julia Simonds says
Hi, how many cookies are a serving? I just made some and Im so excited to try them!!
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
The nutrition information is per cookie, if you make about 20 cookies.
Heather says
So is 1 serving 1 cookie?
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
For our calculations, yes.
Sherri says
There are so many dry ingredients and very little wet ingredients. I’d almost think there isn’t enough wet to moisten everything. I guess I’m gonna have to take your word for it. Also I’d like to use the quick oats. Is that recommended for keto?
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
Hi Sherri – While oats taste fantastic in no-bake cookies, they contain too many carbs to be considered keto. Hope this helps!
Vapetress says
So I’m here looking for a good substitute for the oatmeal chocolate peanut butter no bake cookies. It occurred to me that maybe hemp hearts could be a substitute for the oatmeal. Would that work?
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
Hemp hearts are low in carbs, so it would work in that regard. I just haven’t tried it so can’t say how it would taste. If you try it let me know! I’m curious!
Cindy L says
I was just wondering we use just regular oats so I guess that answers that question. Not a big coconut fan.
Nalini says
Hi Stacey. Would really like to give this a try. Do you know if there’s anything I could substitute the butter with? Thanks x
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
Hi Nalini – You could try substituting melted coconut oil, or simply leave out the butter altogether. If you do try either, feel free to let me know how it goes! Thanks!
Nalini says
Great,thanks!
Megan says
This is our FAVORITE cookie! I substituted coconut oil for butter today and it turned out great!
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
Awesome! So glad you love them too!
Jennifer Lambert says
I’ve never used coconut oil before but I just bought some! How much did you use and did you melt it or anything beforehand?
Shannon says
Is the nutritional facts for all 10 cookies or 1? ha
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
Nutritional information in all of our recipes is for one serving. Keep in mind that these numbers are just an estimate – you actual counts will vary based on the exact ingredients you use and the size of your cookies.
Dianna wallen says
You still didn’t answer the question is the serving size 1 cookie or the whole batch it doesn’t say what the serving size is on your nutritional facts
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
Hi Dianna – I did answer a previous commenter above that the nutrition information is for one serving, as opposed to the entire batch. The recipe makes about 10 cookies, and each cookie is a serving for the purposes of our estimates. I’ll see if I can make this clearer in the recipe card – thank you for your feedback!
Mandy says
So, one cookie?
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
Yep 😉
CANDACE says
“each cookie is a serving for the purposes of our estimates”
Louise Rousselle says
Where is the save button for the recipes?
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
Hi Lousie, you can either bookmark with your web browser so you can return to the recipe page later or you can scroll down to the printable version of the recipe at the bottom of the post. There’s a button that lets you print a hard copy to keep. Hope this helps!
MartyAnne says
The other way to save the recipes: go to the print button, then when the dialog box opens to choose your printer, instead choose “Save as PDF” and you can then save it to anywhere on your computer you want it. I have a recipes file with subfolders for Main Dish, Dessert, etc. That means you don’t have to remember where you got the recipe, and you can print a clean copy every time! 🙂
barb says
where do I get your book?
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
Hi Barb, at this time I don’t have a cookbook (maybe in the future!) Right now my recipes are all on the site.
Christina says
I have a little one who is allergic to coconut. Do you have a suggestion for a substitute. Keto is new to me and I am unfamiliar with substitution options. Thanks
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
Hi Christina, some readers have suggested using shredded almonds or something of that nature, though I personally have only made them with coconut so far.
Pat says
If you mark the recipe keto, you need to add that the peanut butter needs to be sugar free.
Tammy Earnhardt says
Do you know if someone with SIBO can eat these?
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
Hi Tammy – I’m not familiar with SIBO, so I can’t really answer that question.
Lisa says
Hi Tammy, I have SIBO and the only thing I would change out is the peanut butter for almond butter. Peanuts are a legume and you want to stay away from those when you have SIBO.
Sharon says
What about using oatmeal instead of coconut?
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
Hi Sharon – While oatmeal would taste fantastic, it wouldn’t be a kept recipe anymore 🙂
Betty Igert says
The way I understand the nutritional information is that one (1) cookie is eight (8) carbs? That seems awfully high for just a cookie!
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
Hi Betty, I noted under the nutrition information that our cookies were on the large side (about 3 inches in diameter). You could definitely make smaller cookies and lower the carb count per cookie. (Since they’re so rich, you really only need a few bites to feel satisfied).
Deborah Johnson says
From what I have read, a LOW carb diet contains from 50 up to 100 carbs daily, so I don’t think 8 or 10 carbs for one 3 inch cookie is that bad.
Rachel says
Do you use natural peanut butter or the peanut butter that is only peanuts and salt?
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
Hi Rachel – we used natural peanut butter, but you are welcome to substitute the type you prefer.
Sheena says
Is it 1/3 cup of peanut butter or 1 and 1/3 ?
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
Hi Sheena – it’s 1 and 1/3 cup peanut butter. Hope this helps!
Emily says
If you are on the keto diet you should find peanut butter that is totally free of sugar and add stevia as a sweetener 😀
Sherry says
If you use organic creamy peanut butter you don’t have to worry about it.
Kearney Terhune says
Can’t wait to try these! I’m trying to convince myself that going keto is good for me (i know it is but there is that tiny voice in my head!) and I have the BIGGEST problem with sweets especially at work! These would be a nice treat for me a few days outa the week (and for my son too!)
Deena says
So has anyone made and tasted these? I see lots of questions in the comments, but I’d like to know how they tasted.
Brenda Reddick says
too good! I also have questions regarding the peanut butter. According to everything I have read peanuts (peanut butter) is a no no on this diet.
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
Hi Brenda – Most things I read say that peanut butter is ok to eat on a keto diet, but like everything else in life, moderation is key 🙂 Though I’ve seen quite a bit of discussion on the issue both ways!
CAT says
I just made them. I used all natural PB. I added about a fourth cup monk fruit. I like it sweet, but it was not overly sweet…just right! I loved them. I got 18 cookies. I also added pecans to this recipe. Absolutely delicious!
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
Awesome! So glad you loved them!
Elizabeth says
In the lead up to the actual recipe, it states “they’re gluten free, dairy free, and contain no added sugar.” Then the 5th ingredient is butter. Um…butter == dairy.
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
Hi Elizabeth – I’m lactose intolerant, so sometimes I get in the habit of saying “dairy free” to mean lactose free. I’ll update so the meaning is clearer.
Sarah says
I have made this recipe twice. The second time I made them, today, I used coconut oil because I didn’t have any butter. I also added 4 drops of Sucra Drops, liquid sweetener. I thought the cookies were a little too bitter the first time. Mixture tastes perfect. Waiting on them to set!
Fern Martin says
How did you calculate the nutritional information? I entered all the ingredients into my Keto app and told it the ingredients made 10 servings. It calculated the carbs per cookie at 4.4 grams. 10 grams per cookie seems way too high??
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
Hi Fern – My recipe card calculates for me, so it is not an exact science. If you trust your Keto app, then I would go with those numbers. 🙂
Francine says
Easy and amazing. My family loved them.
Look forward to trying your other keto recipes.
Ashleigh says
Can I use sweetened coconut flakes? That’s all I have
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
Sure, you can use sweetened coconut flakes, though the added sugar means the recipe will not be keto-friendly. They’ll taste great though 😉
Laureen says
I found these too peanut butterery & bitter. So I reduced the peanut butter to one cup. I also added 2 tblsp of swerve (0 net carbs & doesn’t affect blood sugar. Yummy yummy. I make these all the time now.
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
Yes, we’ve started adding Swerve too (I use 1 teaspoon) – I meant to add that to the printable recipe as an option. Thank you for the reminder and glad you like our cookies!
Tracy says
I just have a question. I am extremely new to keto but I thought peanuts were not good to have on the keto diet. Which means peanut butter would not be good right?
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
Hi Tracy – I did a lot of research before starting keto and the majority of things I read said that peanut butter is ok to eat on keto – it’s both protein and fat. If it fits into your daily carb goal, you should be good to go – I recommend trying and see how it affects your progress. Here is what I found: https://how2doketo.com/starting-keto/peanut-butter-on-the-keto-diet/
JK says
Is 1 1/3 cups of peanut butter essentially an entire jar of a trader joe’s size peanut butter?
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
I’m not sure about that one – the nearest Trader Joe’s is 30 miles away from us 🙂
JK says
Oh sorry! Their peanut butters come in a 16oz jar. So it sounds like it wouldn’t be the full jar, but the majority of it.
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
I think you’re right – there will probably be about 1/4 of the jar left. Hope you like them!
Michelle says
Very good! Hard to eat just one!
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
That’s my only problem LOL
Nicki says
How long does this last in the freezer?
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
They should last a few weeks in a freezer bag — though I never have to find out because I eat them before then! 😉
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
I’ve kept them for a couple weeks — I usually eat them all by then! They should last up to a month in a freezer bag.
Jessica says
How long do these need to be thawed before you can eat them? I plan to make them today to use for tomorrow. Should I leave them
In the freezer overnight or just freeze them
Long enough for them to set them put them in the freezer?
Stacey aka the Soccer Mom says
Hi Jessica, they don’t take long at all to thaw! I keep them in my freezer and simply take out a cookie whenever I plan to eat one. Since I have to wait for them to thaw for a few minutes, it also helps me eat them more slowly and savor every bite 😉
Debra says
I have used ground Pork rinds. They turned out good.
sheo says
Can i use splenda stevia in this recipe? If so, how much do you recommend? Thx!
Lauren says
These could be slightly sweeter but so far the best keto cookie that I made so far! 😁