This is the ultimate combination of sweet and salty in one easy snack! This simple recipe for Cheez It Peanut Butter and Chocolate is keto-friendly, too.
Are Cheez-Its Keto
I know these look like classic cheese crackers, but they aren’t Cheez Its. I use Quest high-protein cheese crackers as a low-carb substitute.
This is because classic Cheez Its aren’t keto-friendly. According to the nutrition label on Cheez Its, there are 24 grams of net carbs in a 1.5-ounce snack bag!
Yikes! If you’re on the keto diet, it’s best to stay away from them.
Thankfully, there are some low-carb substitutes that taste just like Cheez Its! My favorite brand is from Quest.
These Quest cheese chips are made with a lot of classic ingredients, including oat flour, whey protein, and dried cheddar cheese. It has so much fiber that there are only 5 grams net carbs in each serving (which is about one ounce).
Simple Recipe For Cheez It Peanut Butter and Chocolate
After you make this one time, you’ll have the recipe memorized. In fact, This is such an easy recipe that kids can make them!
Some kids might need help with melting chocolate in the microwave, but they are pretty easy to make. It’s one of those recipes that you can make last-second when you’re craving chocolate and peanut butter.
The cheese cracker and peanut butter combination makes total sense. Peanut butter cheese cracker sandwiches are a popular lunchbox snack for kids.
The creative part of this is when you dunk them in chocolate. That’s also what makes them taste so good!
The rich chocolate flavor complements the nutty peanut butter and salty crackers.
Keto Chocolate Dipped Cheez Its
Dipping food in chocolate is one of the easiest ways to take it from tasty to AMAZING. I’ve dipped strawberries in chocolate and made keto chocolate dipped peanut butter cookies.
Both times gave me desserts that I wanted to eat slowly, savoring every bite.
This time, instead of dipping a sweet dessert, I chose to dip salty crackers and peanut butter. You’ve gotta try it!
For the chocolate, use your favorite brand of keto chocolate chips or a chocolate bar. I prefer Lily’s because it has a sweet flavor without any funky aftertaste.
Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Cheez Its
What is the best kind of peanut butter to make peanut butter cracker sandwiches? Honestly, this all comes down to personal preference.
If you like the texture of bits of peanuts with the crunchy crackers, then use chunky peanut butter. I prefer smooth peanut butter for the filling.
If you’re allergic to peanuts, then use a low-carb substitute. There are a lot of options!
Try it with sunflower seed butter, almond butter, or even macadamia nut butter. Remember to read the ingredient label so you don’t accidentally buy one that has sugar or a non-keto sweetener.
Keto Snacks
Some people don’t think snacking on keto is a good idea because it might slow down weight loss. I think snacking more often helps keep me less hungry and keeps my body burning fat for energy.
It’s a personal decision. And if you like to snack, then these fit in with your macros. I also have a bunch of other keto snack recipes you can add to your list.
My Slow Cooker Low-Carb Snack Mix With Parmesan and Nuts tastes like store-bought trail mix. And a bit of my keto Dorito Dip is full of protein.
If you’re craving something sweet, then make a small bowl of Low Carb Blueberry Cottage Cheese Parfait. It hits the spot!
Keto Cheez It Peanut Butter and Chocolate Bites Recipe
Here are the ingredients and step-by-step pictures to make the keto Cheez It Peanut Butter and Chocolate Bites. The exact measurements and instructions are in the printable recipe card, just a little below.
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 2-3 minutes
Servings: 8
Net Carbs: 6 net carbs per serving
Ingredients:
- Quest cheese crackers
- Natural peanut butter
- Keto chocolate chips
Instructions:
Lay a single layer of cheese crackers with some space in between each one on a parchment lined baking sheet.
Pipe a small amount of peanut butter on the top of each cracker.
Place another cheese cracker on top of each one to form a peanut butter filled cheese cracker sandwich.
Add the chocolate chips to a microwave safe bowl, and heat at 30 second intervals until completely melted.
Dip one half of each cracker sandwich into the chocolate, and place it back on the baking sheet.
Allow the chocolate to harden and set before serving.
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Keto Cheez It Peanut Butter and Chocolate Bites
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Mixing Bowl
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- 4 bags Quest Cheese Crackers
- 1/3 cup Natural Peanut Butter
- 1/2 cup Keto Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Lay a single layer of cheese crackers with some space in between each one on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Pipe a small amount of peanut butter on the top of each cracker.
- Place another cheese cracker on top of each one to form a peanut butter filled cheese cracker sandwich.
- Add the chocolate chips to a microwave safe bowl, and heat at 30 second intervals until completely melted.
- Dip one half of each cracker sandwich into the chocolate, and place it back on the baking sheet.
- Allow the chocolate to harden and set before serving.
Notes
Keto Chocolate Recipes
If you enjoyed these low-carb Cheez It Peanut Butter and Chocolate bites, here are some more delicious and low-carb recipes you can make with chocolate next.
