Yummy Keto Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars

Peanut butter and jelly are the perfect pair! The peanut butter is creamy and salty, while the jelly is sweet and adds texture. This delightful combo is what gave me the idea to create these yummy Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars. I hope you like them, too!

Let’s talk berries for a minute. You can use any combination of raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries that you want, but it will change the macros a bit. Blackberries are the lowest net carbs and blueberries have the highest amount of net carbs, but I like a combination of the three for the mixed berry jelly flavor. You want to avoid using strawberries because they have a lot of moisture that makes it hard for the filling to thicken.

How To Make Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars

Begin by preheating the oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9×11 inch baking dish with parchment paper.

Use an electric mixer to cream the room temperature butter and sweetener in a large bowl on high speed for about 2 minutes. Put the mixer on medium speed, and add the vanilla, eggs, and peanut butter. Mix until well combined. Slowly add in the almond flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until combined and dough is in pea sized crumbles.

Spread a little over half of the dough into the prepared pan, reserving the rest of the dough for later. Press down so that it is even. Par-bake for 15 minutes.

While the crust is baking, prepare the filling. Mix all of the berries in a bowl. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 2 cups of the berries and lemon juice. Bring the berries to a boil and then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, until the berries are soft.

Take the saucepan off the heat and whisk in swerve and xanthan gum. Smash the softened berries. Stir in the remaining berries until combined.

When the crust is done par-baking, take it out of the oven and spread the filling evenly over the crust all the way to the sides. Crumble the remaining dough onto the top and sprinkle with chopped peanuts. Bake for 25-30 more minutes until the top is golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.

Once cooled, use a sharp knife to slice into 15 equal sized squares. Enjoy these Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars chilled or at room temperature. As with most keto baked goods, the texture actually gets better after they are cooled and set for a few hours. Leftovers can be stored covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the fridge for up to a week.

I’ve got lots of yummy dessert recipes that will satisfy your sweet tooth. I love peanut butter and if you do too, check out these recipes for Peanut Butter Mousse, Peanut Butter Bites, Peanut Butter Cookies, and even a Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie!