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Incredibly simple, 2-minute bark featuring the delicious sweet 'n salty combo of PB + chocolate and an irresistible soft CRUNCH!
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Flavor, Texture, Crunch!
There are SO many things I love about these! The peanut butter flavor. The chocolate drizzle. The melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness. And a light crunch that I CANNOT get enough of.
UPDATE: This recipe was originally published back in 2017 and since then it has become WILDLY popular on Pinterest and Facebook making it one of my most POPULAR recipes for many years in a row! Thank you to everyone who has shared it, made it and reviewed it!! I'd love to hear from you in the comments if you made it 🙂
NO COOKING SKILLS NEEDED
I LOVE how stupid easy these are to make. Melt together a few ingredients. Stir in walnuts. Pour on a plate, give it a little drizzle, pop it in the freezer and voila! No expertise in the kitchen needed. In fact, it's a great recipe for kids to make!
And makes a healthy snack-- full of protein and healthy fats, not to mention the other loads of vitamins and nutrients in each of the ingredients. And it provides all that without an overdose of sugar. #momwin
My Recommended Peanut Butter
If you're just starting out with low-carb or a keto diet, check the label of your peanut butter. You may be in for a surprise! Even "natural" peanut butter can have added sugar.
Look for a peanut butter brand with just ONE or TWO ingredients. That's all you need: dry roasted peanuts and salt. Nothing else is necessary or beneficial.
My personal favorite brand in terms of quality, taste, and freshness is Aldi. Their Simply Organic brand of peanut butter is wonderful. I love that it's organic so it has fewer pesticides.
And the taste is DELICIOUS. The best by far that I have tasted (and I've tried many!) It's also super affordable - around $3-5 depending on where you live. Much cheaper than other brands!!
If you don't have an Aldi near you, check out Target and Whole Foods' store brands of pb. Theirs are great, too!
Sweet + Salty
What's your favorite sweetener? If you love stevia like I do, go for it! I sweetened these with just a dusting of pure stevia powder... literally like a little white breath or cloud, lol. That stuff is strong and you don't need much.
Sweetener Options
If you prefer another sweetener, the recipe is FLEXIBLE. It's a super simple swap for monkfruit drops, a little powdered monkfruit, powdered coconut sugar, or another powdered sweetener of your choice. Just don't forget to taste before setting it in the freezer.
How to Bring out the Flavor
And don't forget the SALT. Did you know adding salt actually enhances the sweetness of foods, too? Especially chocolate! Himalayan Pink Salt is my absolute favorite. It's like a whole new level of flavor. Once I tried it, I will never go back to regular bleached salt again.
How to Store No-Bake Keto Bark
This is important! The key ingredient in this bark is coconut oil. Since it solidifies when chilled, it holds the bark together. (Otherwise it's just a thick liquid!)
So this bark must be kept refrigerated, but preferably FROZEN at all times. If you make your bark on the thin side, it will melt quickly if left out in a warm room.
However, if your bark melts, no worries, just pop it back in the freezer to firm up again. It's not ruined! 🙂
Irresistible Crunch You've Gotta Try!
If you're like me, you will LOVE munching on this bark! The crunch is simply irresistible... So satisfying. The perfect after-dinner treat or mid-day pick-me-up. Whenever the sweet and salty need arises, have these stashed in the freezer!
If you make it, please leave a rating below! And tag me on Insta @emily.likes.food or FB @emilysprettypieswith the hashtag #prettypies so I can see!
Don't forget to save this Peanut Butter Bark recipe on Pinterest below
Low Carb Peanut ButterBark (Keto, Vegan)
Crunchy munchy, irresistible peanut butter goodness.
4.27 from 19 votes
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Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 14 pieces
Author: Emily
Ingredients
US Customary - Metric
PB Bark
- Heaping ¼ cup natural peanut butter - (I use Aldi organic. It's just peanuts and salt)
- ¼ cup coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Pinch of pure stevia powder - (or 8 drops sweet leaf vanilla stevia drops, or 1 Tbs powdered coconut sugar or sweetener of choice)
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- Pinch of Himalayan pink salt
Chocolate Drizzle
- 1 oz 85-90% dark chocolate - Lily's or your preferred brand
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
To make the bark:
Line 2 plates with parchment paper (Don't skip this part or it will stick like crazy!)
Melt together peanut butter and coconut oil in a medium bowl (I did 30-40 seconds in the microwave).
Add remaining ingredients and stir. Taste and adjust for sweetness.
Pour half of the mixture onto each plate.
To make the drizzle:
Melt the chocolate and coconut oil together in a small bowl (20 seconds in the microwave usually works).
Use a spoon to drizzle the chocolate on the bark.
Freeze for 30 minutes or until completely hardened. Transfer to refrigerator. Enjoy!
Notes
Featured products:
Sweet Leaf Vanilla Stevia Drops
Once hardened, store these in an air-tight container/ziplock bag in the refrigerator (or freezer). Must be kept cold since they melt at room temp.
Nutrition Facts
Low Carb Peanut ButterBark (Keto, Vegan)
Amount per Serving
Calories
129.95
% Daily Value*
Fat
12.82
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
4.93
g
31
%
Trans Fat
0.001
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
4.62
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2.46
g
Cholesterol
0.06
mg
%
Sodium
1.38
mg
%
Potassium
77.46
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
3.17
g
1
%
Fiber
1.01
g
4
%
Sugar
1.22
g
1
%
Net Carbs
2.2
g
Protein
2.45
g
Vitamin A
2.46
IU
%
Vitamin C
0.11
mg
%
Calcium
12
mg
1
%
Iron
0.57
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Love Peanut Butter?
If you're like me, you LOVE peanut butter desserts (especially paired with chocolate!
You're in luck cuz I've got LOTS of peanut butter recipes! All sugar-free, low-carb and dairy-free. Check out these favorites:
Keto Reese's Cups
Healthy Reese's Blast Ice Cream
Reese's Mousse
Peanut Butter Muffins in my cookbook, PS It's Healthy
Peanut Butter Granola Balls
« Orange Dreamsicle Cheesecake {Vegan, Paleo}
Mini Blueberry Cream Pies {Vegan, GF, Paleo} »
About Emily
Emily is the creative force behind the food blog, Pretty Pies, a destination for people with dietary restrictions including dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, sugar-free and egg-free, as well as those pursuing a healthier lifestyle.
She is the author of two cookbooks in the low-carb sweets niche, "PS It's Healthy," and "Yay It' Sugar-Free!"
Her recipes have reached millions across the globe over a 7-year time span, and helped countless readers enjoy delicious desserts without detriment to their health.
Reader Interactions
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Pam
So good!!! Daughter and Husband made 2 batches and it was perfect! Would love to have the macros... but we can figure it out!
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Emily
Yay!! So glad you guys liked it! Thanks for taking the time to comment
I haven't done it yet for this, but I use myfitnespal.com to calculate macros. You can paste the URL for the recipe in there and it gives you a quick calculation.
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Sharha
Where do u paste it at?
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Emily
I'm sorry, I don't understand your question.
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Emily
I'm sorry, I didn't see that this was a reply to another comment before, so I was confused, lol.
When you go to MyFitnessPal.com, log in, then click "Food" on the top menu, then go to "Recipes" and you can paste the URL for this recipe at the top, or copy and paste the ingredients where it says "Add Recipe Manually."
Hope that helps! 🙂Reply
Darlene
Can’t wait to try this, so simple. I love peanut butter
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Emily
Hope you enjoy!
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Cathy
Was wondering if anyone figured out the macros and how many servings per recipe? Thanks!
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Nanci
Is it necessary to add the sugar??
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Emily
I just used a little stevia. But you can leave out the sweetener completely if you like.
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Anna
Looks amazing! Would this work with other nut butter too? Like almond?
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Emily
Yes! If you try that, please let me know what you think
You could also add almond extract with the almond butter! Yum
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Carol
What is the carb count on these?
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Emily
1.5 g net carbs, based on 18 servings
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JamieNS
So this mixture makes 18 servings?
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Emily
Yes. You can cut it into as many pieces as you want though. 🙂
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Sharon
Best Peanut Butter bark I've eaten, bar none. So easy to make, so tasty to eat .
I'll be making this every week. Thank you for this recipe.Reply
Emily
Yay!! So happy to hear that! Enjoy! & you are so welcome
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Sue
I'll bet it would be delish with pecans
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Emily
Yes!!
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Ange
I made it with pecans...delicious!
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Maxine
BLEACHED SALT... WOW your really trying to push the affiliate for Himalaya pink salt. And while I am at it, Sea Salt, Almost ALL salt west of the Rocky Mountains in the USA IS SEA SALT!! It had just been evaporated and then dried to purify it.
IF you think I want to eat a product with BIRD Poop in it. Think again.Emily
?? I mainly just love the flavor of pink salt. But you are free to use whatever you like. Bleached "table salt" is completely different than sea salt.
Table salt is "Heavily processed to eliminate trace elements, table salt is mined from underground salt deposits and is bleached, heated and contains an additive, calcium silicate, to prevent clumping. Imparting a “sharper” flavor than kosher or sea salt, its fine crystals are considered *saltier than kosher salt."
Himalayan Pink Salt-- "Known for its purity and and mineral content, ... has a lovely soft flavor that imparts none of the sharpness that can come with heavily processed standard table salt."
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Laura
Thanks for the explanation! Now, what is macros, I'm new keto diet and don't know what that is or how to count it, lol.
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Emily
Macros are macronutrients: protein, fat and carbs. You can track the, using an app or website like MyFitnessPal.com by entering your food. 🙂 Generally on keto, you want to keep your net carbs very low ~20 grams per day.
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Dominique
What's the who nutrition facts such as calories, carbs, protein, and fats as well as fiber?
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Emily
103 cal/ 10 Fat/ 2 Protein
3 C - 1 Fiber = 2 net carbs
Based on 18 servings via MyFitnessPal.com. (Varies based on # of servings and your specific ingredients) Hope that helps! 🙂Reply
Dominique
Thank you it does!
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Jennifer
What would you recommend using in place of coconut oil? I don’t like anything remotely coconut.
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Emily
You could try refined coconut oil, which has no taste. Other than that, palm oil or butter could work, but may not have the same crunch. Might be great, though! 🙂 If you try a variation, please let me know how it turns out.
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Vanessa t.
Could you use canola oil instead? If not, how much butter woild u use to replace coconut oil?
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Emily
The oil needs to be one that solidifies when chilled, so canola wouldn't work. To sub butter, use the same amount of oil. You could also use cacao butter or palm oil. Hope that helps! If you try it, please let me know how it turns out 🙂
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Brea
Would ghee work in this? It's the only thing I have that solidifies right now? Would that change the flavor?
Looks great!! - thanks!Reply
Emily
Hmm, I'm not sure. I have only used ghee a couple of times and I didn't refrigerate it, so I don't know how much it hardens when chilled. But maybe! You could try a smaller batch and see how it goes and what it tastes like. I bet it would be good! Buttery for sure 🙂
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Aimee
If I wanted to make larger quantities of this for a party (for seriously like 150 people as an addition to a dessert table), is it easy to just multiply the recipe to make more? Or should I keep it to the one batch at a time for consistency? (And if you have any other ideas for keto treats to add to a holiday party table, please share!)
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Emily
Hey Aimee,
Yes you can multiply it, but you may not need as much stevia. I would add less and taste as you go.For a party, keep in mind that bark does melt at room temp. It can only sit out a few minutes. I wonder if putting it on a tray packed in ice would work?
Other recipes that are perfect for a holiday dessert table: my truffles, bites and cake balls. I love the pumpkin spice cake balls! And the cookie dough. Prettypies.com/tag/bites most are keto or can be modified to be. Hope that helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.
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Brandi Steele
Do you think this would work doing it in candy molds? I did peppermint bark in molds for my daughter's care package, and it was amazing. Just curious if the same thing could be done with this. Thanks.
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Emily
Yes it does work in a mold of any size or shape Just keep in mind it will need to be kept refrigerated
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Kris
How much pyure would you suggest in place of stevia drops?
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Emily
Hi Kris, unfortunately I've never used pyure, so I can't say for sure.
But I would start with the equivalent of 2 Tbs sugar, then taste and add a little more if needed.
For granulated sweeteners, blend them into a powder first (I use a personal size blender - blend about 30 seconds)
Hope that helps! 🙂
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Lorraine
What if u added a bit of melted paraphernalia wax. That would help them set better and not melt as quick. Would that affect keto. No sugar or carbs but I’ve used the wax in normal cook recipes and it helps set choc. and peanut butter stickiness.
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Chris
Could I use cocao powder
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Emily
For the chocolate drizzle? Or to add to the bark itself?
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Melissa
For drizzle i was thinking same thing
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Krystal
I was craving something sweet and found this. So glad I did. Much better choice than the Oreos I was staring at.
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Emily
Yay! Good job!
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Terri
This recipe looks so good! Gonna try it tonight, so excited! 😀
Oh and about pink salt? I will never go back to regular table salt either. I order my Himalayan pink salt from amazon and i use it in everything! Makes all my dishes taste better. Even plain hard boiled eggs w salt. NOT the same w the usual table salt.Reply
Emily
Yay! Thanks! I hope you love it as much as I do 🙂
Couldn't agree more on the pink salt! Isn't it delicious?!Reply
Jacki M
I’m getting ready to make these for the first time. They look great. I noticed in the comments that you recommended palm oil as a replacement to coconut oil. Please don’t do that. The harvesting of palm oil is devastatingly tragic. It's likely that you don’t know about what happens. Here’s a post you can check out for info. Peace.
https://www.ecowatch.com/why-is-palm-oil-so-bad-1881907014.htmlReply
Emily
Yes that's important information. But there are sustainable sources out there! 🙂 Definitely check the source
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Jacki M
Awesome. Thanks, Emily. Perhaps put that disclaimer in future recommendations? By the way, these were delicious!
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Margaret
I made this tonight. Had to use peanuts, nothing else in the house, but very good. Thank you for posting this. My diabetic husband is always looking for treats. This hit the spot!
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Emily
So glad you liked it! Peanuts sound great. Enjoy 🙂
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Tracy
They look and sound great but is there a nutritional guide available?
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Emily
Thanks! Are you looking for the nutrition facts/macros? 103 cal, 10g fat, 2g protein, 2g net carbs (per piece based on 18 servings)
I use MyFitnessPal.com. Hope that helps!Reply
Mike
Excellent recipe! My wife, my son and neighbors all loved it!!! I'm making another batch today for them. Very easy to follow and tasted great!! Ty!!
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Emily
Thank you! So happy to hear you loved it
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Dal
I’m confused on the servings. You said in an earlier comment with someone that it is 103 calories. How many pieces is it for that many calories?
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Emily
One piece, if you break the bark into 18 pieces.
You can make the pieces smaller if you want them to be lower cal.
Sorry for the confusion. Does that help?Reply
Laura Barone
I just made these for the second time and they are amazing! Perfect to satisfy a sweet and crunchy craving. Thank you!
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Emily
Yay!! So happy to hear that you are welcome
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A
Hi, was just wondering..you mentioned to freeze it. Is this something that has to stay cold to maintain its integrity? (For example, I made cheese taco shells but as they came to room temp they began to wilt)
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Emily
Yes, it must be kept it frozen or refrigerated. It melts at room temp 🙂
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Colleen
I assume I can use Swerve instead of Stevia. Do you know how much of Swerve would equate to the Stevia in the recipe?
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Emily
I've never used swerve before, but I would start with the equivalent of about 2-3 Tbs sugar. Taste & adjust to your liking 🙂
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Sarah
Can you sub cacao powder for the chocolate in the drizzle?
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Emily
Sure can!
Homemade Chocolate Drizzle
2 Tbs coconut oil
2 Tbs cacao
1 Tbs coconut milk
10 drops Sweetleaf vanilla creme stevia to taste
1 tsp vanilla
Pinch of pink saltTo make it, melt all ingredients together and whisk smooth.
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Laura
I have the sweet leaf toffee drops, could that be used somehow in this recipe?
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Emily
Sure! I bet toffee flavor would go great with peanut butter.
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Sachin Singh
I love chocolate. I love peanut butter. I combine these two and I get fireworks. Plus a bonus of no carbs? Deliciously healthy!
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Emily
I love pb & chocolate too! Yay for delicious & healthy
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elina
Very good! Me and my family make sugar cookies for Christmas plates and I always eat some while making them. Lol THIS time though, I could snack on the choc bark pieces and not feel bad!
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Emily
Yes! Guilt free treats! I love them!
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Jazzmin
This was no good, I couldn’t even hold it in my hand to eat without it melting into a mess on my hands. It needs a more stabilizing ingredient like cocoa butter instead of coconut oil. I would not recommend this recipe to others.
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Emily
Oh no! I wonder what happened?? Did you freeze it? It must stay refrigerated or frozen or it melts. I (and many others) have made it countless times and it turns out great-- crisp and solid! Sorry yours didn't work for some reason 🙁 But I would just pop it in the freezer to firm it up.
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Hollyann
Completely off topic but where did you get your plates?!?! I love them!!
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Emily
Haha thanks!! I got them at either Marshall's or TJ Maxx last year (I can't remember!) but I love them too! I've been trying to find more of them. They are made of melamine. 🙂
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Sophie James
Nice post…
Thanks for sharing this yummy food and recipes.
I love to try this yummy food.Please share more recipe here with us.Reply
Transplant west
If posting as low carb, its significant to include with the post. I don't want to calculate it, THEN decide if I can eat it after paging past all the beautiful pictures.
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Donna Michelle
This is by far the best!!! I've tweaked it many different ways, to make many different things to snack on for a sweet treat! My most favorite is making this into peanut butter cups with pecans and almond butter
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Emily
Yay! Pecan cups sound delish!
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Dorothy
Just made this and trying to only have 1 or 2 pieces but its calling my name. Grrrrr
I have will power not to go get anymore 2 night. So yummy!!Reply
Emily
Haha yeah I know what you mean! Glad you like it
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Roslyn
Emily! I made this tonight! So yummy! It’s the first, but definitely won’t be the last, recipe of yours I’ve tried - why did I wait so long??!!
I’m really looking forward to trying many more!Reply
Emily
YAY I’m so glad you liked it! Let me know when you make another one
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Karen
Do you think coconut milk and a bit of butter would work for this recipe, instead of coconut oil?
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Emily
I would probably just sub butter. Coconut milk would probably make it too soft - unless you wanna eat it with a spoon like pb pie filling 🙂
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