Low Carb Classic Peanut Brittle
Satisfy your sweet tooth without derailing your diet with this irresistible Low Carb Classic Peanut Brittle! Perfectly crunchy and delightfully nutty, this keto-friendly treat swaps traditional sugar for erythritol, making it a guilt-free indulgence. Made with simple ingredients like raw peanuts, butter, and vanilla extract, it's cooked to perfection at hard crack stage for that signature brittle texture. A touch of baking soda adds an airy lightness, while the quick 25-minute prep and cook time make it an excellent choice for a low-carb dessert or holiday gifting. Whether you're following a keto lifestyle or just looking for a better-for-you sweet snack, this sugar-free peanut brittle is sure to become a favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw peanuts
- 1 cup Erythritol
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 0.25 cup Water
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
Instructions
Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with a silicone mat or parchment paper. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine the erythritol, butter, and water over medium heat. Stir continuously until the erythritol has dissolved and the mixture begins to simmer.
Once simmering, attach a candy thermometer to the side of the saucepan without touching the bottom and continue to cook. Stir occasionally to prevent burning until the mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage), which should take about 10-15 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and quickly stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
Add the peanuts to the mixture, stirring to ensure they are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the baking soda over the peanut mixture and stir quickly. The mixture will become frothy as the baking soda reacts.
Immediately pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
Allow the brittle to cool completely at room temperature. It should harden as it cools.
Once cool, break the peanut brittle into pieces and store it in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1102 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 99.6 g | 128% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.5 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1986 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 268.1 g | 97% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.0 g | ||
| Protein | 40.4 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 153 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1112 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
