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Sugar-Free Payday Candy Bars

Salty • Sweet • Chewy • Keto-Friendly Treat

These homemade Payday-style bars are rich, nutty, and perfectly sweet without sugar. Think creamy peanut butter + buttery caramel vibes + crunchy peanuts 😍


🥣 Ingredients

  • 1 cup natural peanut butter
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ⅔ cup powdered erythritol (or monk fruit blend)
  • 1 ½ cups salted peanuts

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Melt Base

  • In a saucepan over low heat, melt:
    • peanut butter
    • butter
    • sweetener
  • Stir until smooth and fully combined

2️⃣ Layer

  • Line a dish with parchment paper
  • Spread half the peanuts evenly on the bottom

3️⃣ Pour

  • Pour the warm peanut butter mixture over peanuts
  • Spread evenly

4️⃣ Top

  • Sprinkle remaining peanuts on top
  • Gently press them into the mixture

5️⃣ Chill

  • Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until firm
  • Slice into bars

🍽️ Serving Ideas

  • Keep chilled for a firmer bite ❄️
  • Drizzle with sugar-free chocolate 🍫
  • Sprinkle flaky salt for extra crunch

📊 Nutrition (Per Bar – approx.)

  • Calories: 180
  • Net Carbs: 2–3g
  • Fat: 16g
  • Protein: 6g

💡 Blood Sugar Tips

  • Use natural peanut butter (no added sugar)
  • Pair with a protein-rich meal if needed
  • Erythritol helps avoid glucose spikes

🥡 Storage

  • Fridge: up to 1 week
  • Freezer: 2 months (great for meal prep!)

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