Microwave Peanut Butter Cookie

by KetoFocus.com
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Craving a small and light dessert but don’t want to bake a dozen cookies? With this microwave peanut butter cookie, you can easily make a single serving of keto peanut butter cookie. This recipe makes exactly one cookie for one person so that you can enjoy dessert without munching on a dozen cookies by yourself.

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Nutrition Facts

1

Servings

245

Calories

21.2g

Fat

7.7g

Protein

4g

Net Carb

9.2g

Total Carbs

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  • 2 tablespoons almond flour
  • 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
  • 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 teaspoons coconut flour
  • 2 teaspoons monk fruit blend sweetener
  • pinch of salt
  • STEP
    1

    Mix peanut butter cookie dough

    To a small bowl, combine almond flour, peanut butter, butter, coconut flour, sweetener and salt. Use a fork to cut the ingredients together in order to combine.

    cookie ingredients and peanut butter in a clear bowl
  • STEP
    2

    Crisscross

    Roll dough into a ball and place on a sheet of parchment paper. Using fork, press down in a crisscross pattern, classic of a peanut butter cookie.

    a single peanut butter cookie pressed into a classic crisscross pattern on a sheet of parchment paper
  • STEP
    3

    Microwave instructions

    Microwave peanut butter cookie at 50% power for 2 minutes. Let cool completely before handling as the cookie is delicate and will firm up as it cools.

    a baked peanut butter cookie on parchment
  • STEP
    4

    Oven instructions

    To bake in the oven, bake at 350 degrees for 6-10 minutes or until the edges start to get golden brown. Let cookie cool completely before handling.

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This keto peanut butter cookie is soft and has a robust peanut butter flavor. The best part is, it is super easy to make, and it makes exactly one serving. All you need are six ingredients and a microwave! The ingredients include almond flour, peanut butter, coconut flour, monk fruit blend sweetener, softened butter, and salt. You may have also noticed what is not on this list – egg! This recipe is an egg-free, vegan-friendly (if you use vegan butter) recipe for a delicious peanut butter cookie. The single-serving recipe is also perfect for portion control and allows you to enjoy desserts moderately.

There are lots of microwave cookie recipes out there, but many are mug cookies (really, it’s just a smaller mug cake, though). With this recipe, we don’t need egg so we don’t have to bake the cookie in a mug.

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Benefits of Portion Control

Many keto diet recipes make large batches of cookies or desserts, making it difficult to prevent overeating, especially if you are the only one in your house that eats keto. With lots of leftover desserts, you can end up wasting ingredients, or even worse, eating just for the sake of finishing the leftovers. When you eat all of the desserts to prevent throwing them out, it can hinder weight loss and negate your keto diet.

That’s why I love portion controlled, single serve recipes. You can still enjoy a keto cookie without having to go overboard and halting all of your hard work. Check out my mini pumpkin pie recipe or chocolate mug cake recipe if you are looking for more keto desserts for one.

Is Peanut Butter Keto?

Although peanut butter is higher in carbs than the other kinds of nut butters, you can still eat peanut butter in small quantities while on a keto diet. Two tablespoons of peanut butter has 7g total carbs and 3g net carbs, and while the carb count is not exceptionally high, it is still important to portion control the amount of peanut butter cookies you eat.

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Substitutions

You can also use other types of nut butter to make a keto cookie. For example, almond butter or macadamia nut butter has less net carbs than peanut butter. And if you don’t particularly love peanut butter or are craving a different taste, almond butter and macadamia nut butter are fun kinds of nut butter to try. Since this microwave cookie recipe quickly makes one cookie, you can even make a handful of cookies with different types of nut butter to decide which you and your family like the best.

A delicious addition is to add a keto peanut butter cup to the center of this cookie.

Other Low Carb Portion Controlled Recipes

If you enjoyed this single-serving microwave peanut butter cookie recipe, check out some of my other keto dessert recipes. You can make portion-controlled keto hostess cupcakes, keto Nutella cookies, or even keto chocolate chip cookies. By making portion-controlled desserts, you can enjoy desserts while being healthy and meeting your weight goals.

Microwave Peanut Butter Cookie: FAQS

Can I use regular flour instead of almond or coconut flour?

Using regular flour will change the texture and make it not keto-friendly. It's best to stick with almond and coconut flour for this recipe.

What if I don't have monk fruit sweetener?

You can substitute with other low-carb sweeteners like erythritol or stevia, but adjust the quantity based on sweetness preference.

How should I store any leftover cookie if I make more than one?

If you somehow end up with leftover cookie dough, you can store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Just reheat in the microwave for a few seconds before enjoying.

Is there a dairy-free alternative for the unsalted butter?

Absolutely! You can use coconut oil or a dairy-free butter substitute for a dairy-free version.

Can I add chocolate chips or nuts to this cookie?

Yes! Feel free to add a few sugar-free chocolate chips or chopped nuts for extra flavor and texture, just be mindful of the additional carbs.

Nutritional information & Macros

Nutrition Information

Microwave Peanut Butter Cookie

Servings: 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 245
Fat 21.2g
Protein 7.7g
Total Carbs 9.2g
Net Carbs 4g

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7 Comments

  1. I just made these and they are so yummy and so easy. But they really do need to cool completely before eating. I couldn’t wait for them to cool and my first attempt end up being cookie crumbles 😃 but they were still delicious so I didn’t mind. Thanks for sharing!

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  3. I love this recipe, however, I’ve sadly concluded that I really need to avoid dairy. Can I sub coconut oil for the butter? Or is there enough oil in the pnb so as to not need to add extra? Thanks!

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    2. I have actually made 3 ingredient peanut butter cookies in microwave a few weeks ago … 1 cup peanut butter, 1 large egg and 1/2 to 1 cup sugar. I’ve placed 12 balls (which I’ve then lightly pressed down with a fork) on a greased dinner plate. A bit brittle, but quick and yum. (My microwave is really ‘weak’ (700 watts), so use the above recipe’s microwave directions and see.

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  4. I really enjoyed this recipe. I made one change. I added 2 Tsp Sukrin gold. This took care of my cookie craving. I’ve also tried your individual chocolate chip cookie recipe. Thanks a bunch!?
    Jackie Kriley

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