Is peanut butter keto? Some brands are, and some brands aren’t. Keto peanut butter can be an amazing high fat low carb food to add to your meal plan. Here’s everything you need to know to keep enjoying everyone’s favorite snack!
5 Best Keto Peanut Butter Brands
Always make sure to read the nutrition label to see which one is best suited for you! I’ve provided the highlights below, but it’s always a good idea to be informed about what you’re eating, as the exact amount of protein, fiber, fat, and carbs will differ for every brand.
Here are the 5 best keto peanut butter choices:
1. Classic Peanut Butter
Awesome news about this low carb peanut butter choice is you can grab it in individual packs! Perfect for low carb snacks on the go — I always stash a few in my purse or hiking backpack.
Be sure to grab the classic flavor, the “maple”, “honey” and “chocolate” all add sugar/carbs to the equation.
Highlights:
- 2 Tablespoon: 7 g protein
- 6g carbs, 5g net carbs
2. 365 Everyday Value, Peanut Butter
This tasty option from Whole Foods is awesome and relatively inexpensive. Grab it in crunchy or creamy and enjoy! It’s also available on Amazon if you don’t have a Whole Foods near you.
Highlights:
- 2 Tablespoon: 8 g protein
- 7g carbs, 4g net carbs
3. Crazy Richard’s Natural Creamy Peanut Butter
Only one ingredient in this delicious low carb peanut butter: peanuts! This brand also makes a crunchy version.
Highlights:
- 2 Tablespoon: 8 g protein
- 7g carbs, 4g net carbs
4. Spread The Love Peanut Butter
Another one ingredient only option — comes in both creamy or crunchy.
Highlights:
- 2 Tablespoon: 7 g protein
- 6g carbs, 4g net carbs
5. Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter
Probably my favorite option, since Trader Joe’s is my go-to grocery store. They’ve got quite the selection of no sugar added nut butters (this being one of them). From crunchy to creamy, from almonds to peanuts — glance at the labels to be sure before grabbing yourself a jar!
Highlights:
- 2 Tablespoon: 7 g protein
- 7g carbs, 4g net carbs
Macronutrient Breakdown Of Peanut Butter?
If you want to know exact numbers (like how many carbs in peanut butter) check the food label as each product will vary. Here’s some general information about the macros to give you an idea:
- Carbs: Peanuts are a low carb nut! About 7g carbs and 3g of fiber per 2 tablespoon serving — leaving only 4g of NET carbs.
- Protein: Low carb peanut butter is a great source of plant-based protein — 7g per 2 tablespoon serving!
- Fat: About 16g fat per serving, making low carb peanut butter filling and a high-calorie food.
Tips For Buying Peanut Butter?
My list of keto-friendly peanut butter is a good place to start, but there are other options on the market! If you find something that looks promising, read the nutrition label and watch out for added sugar.
Otherwise, your taste buds will enjoy some brands over others, so feel free to experiment! Just make sure to watch your serving portions because we all know eating out of the jar can get a little out of hand…
How To Eat Peanut Butter On A Low Carb Meal Plan
Personally, I never struggle with ways to add peanut butter to my meal plan, but if you’re looking for some inspiration:
How Do I Make It Healthier?
A peanut butter and keto fruits combo is great for adding more healthy nutrients into your diet.
Apples and peanut butter are classic, but apples are
higher in carbs than some of us would like. Swap them with keto vegetables like celery sticks for a tasty option!
How Can I Make It More Substantial?
If you want a more substantial snack, try making peanut butter cookies! My low carb version calls for peanut flour, one of my favorite keto flour options. You’ll have an incredible, nutty snack to munch on!
You could also blend a smoothie with keto protein powder. I love a good smoothie, and I find that it’s perfect for a fast, on-the-go breakfast. Add in some veggies, milk substitute and peanut butter for a treat that’ll satiate you for hours.
How Can I Enjoy It As A Dessert?
Oh boy, oh boy! I’ve already mentioned my FAVE cookies! But the fun doesn’t end there when it comes to keto desserts…
With some basic healthy swaps, like erythritol and keto milk, you can make a batch of mouthwatering peanut butter cups/cookies/balls. (Check out below for my favorite peanut butter recipes!)
Can I Make My Own Nut Butter?
Absolutely! Making homemade low carb peanut butter is insanely easy.
You’ll need two cups of peanuts and a food processor. Let the food processor blend the peanuts for around 5 minutes. For the first few minutes, the peanuts will remain very crumbly. But with some time, they’ll transform into the smooth, buttery texture we know and love!
What’s lovely about making your own nut butter is that you can choose exactly what additions you want. Add a pinch of salt for taste, or a bit of oil for a creamier consistency. You can put in a little sweetener, or even some cocoa powder or cinnamon.
And of course, you can use this recipe to make any type of nut butter. Just grab your favorite keto nuts, and toss them into the food processor!
What Are Some Other On The Go Snacks?
Convenience matters when you’re trying to eat healthier! Plan ahead and make yourself a variety of healthy, on-the-go snacks so you can make the best food choices, always.
I already mentioned snack size low carb peanut butter packets are perfect for your purse or desk stash. Pack them up with some keto cheese like cheddar or brie for filling high protein keto snacks.
Protein-packed jerky is another good choice if you want something savory. Although meat is naturally carb free, many companies add lots of sugar to their jerky, so you’ll have to watch out.
Peanut Butter Recipes
So you bought a jar of low carb peanut butter. What next? Here are a few amazing peanut butter recipes to help you out:
- Keto Peanut Butter Cookies
- Keto Peanut Butter Balls
- Keto Peanut Butter Smoothie
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Fat Bombs
- Keto Peanut Butter Fudge
Keto Peanut Butter
Print Recipe Pin RecipeIngredients
- 1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter
- 1/4 Cup Whipping Cream
- 1 Cup Keto Peanut Butter creamy or crunchy
- 1 Cup Powdered Swerve or Lakanto (see sweetener notes below)
Instructions
- Place whipping cream (1/4 cup), unsalted butter (1/2 cup), and peanut butter (1 cup) in a heavy-bottomed saucepan and heat over medium. Continually stir as the butter melt.
- Once fully combined, remove saucepan from heat and whisk in sweetener (1 cup).
- Pour the mixture into an 8x8" baking dish lined with parchment paper.
- Place baking dish in the fridge until the fudge fully sets (at least 3 hours!).
- Remove from the fridge and cut the fudge into 16 squares. Enjoy!
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Lindsey's Tips
- Lakanto, Swerve, or Erythritol. I stick to Lakanto and Swerve which are a 1:1 swap with traditional sugar. If using a different brand of Erythritol, keep in mind it's 70% as sweet as sugar, so you may need to add more to taste.
- Peanut Butter often contains added sugar. Read labels carefully before purchasing -- I love Justin's or Trader Joe's brand.
- Nutritional information is based on 1 slice if you cut this fudge into 16 slices, and does not include the chocolate drizzle:
Nutrition
Conclusion
That’s my round-up of the best keto peanut butter brands + recipes! Peanut butter is one of my favorite foods, and I’m so excited to share my favorite brands with you guys!
Let me know what you think in the comments below! Have you tried any other brands? What’s your favorite?
My favorite way to eat peanut butter is straight from a spoon! <3
Great information. I eat mine right off the spoon too! Sometimes I can’t stop. I follow a keto diet. Have you tried Santa Cruz Organic no stir? I love it but looking for a more affordable version.
Of course! And YES! It is delicious, but same with you, prefer the more affordable version ?
Lindsey
New to Keto, your information on peanut butter, flours, and others offer great information, macros, I really enjoy these presentations. Keep up the good work! Love your recipes!!
Have you done a presentation on Sugar? Struggling with sugar! I might have missed sugar presentation, if you have already published it could you send the link.
Your presentations are the best love them! Thanks for alll the infoemation & recipes.
Lan
Hello Landra! You can check out my guide to keto sweeteners here. Thank you so much for the support and I am so happy to have you here ? Goodluck on your keto journey ❤️
Adam’s peanut butter is another good one
Awesome, thanks Allen! I’ll give that one a try!
I just looked at several other “peanuts only” brands, including Adams, and most are about 5 grams of carbs per two-tablespoon serving. Seems like if you stuck to ANY of the natural brands with just peanuts and salt you’d be making a pretty good low-carb choice.
Hi Morgana, exactly! Just read the labels carefully and make sure no sugar has been added for a good, low carb option 🎉