Keto Payday Bar is a low-carb, high‑fat, no‑bake take on the classic Payday candy bar. It replaces refined sugars and industrial additives with simple, wholesome ingredients while keeping the familiar peanut, nougat, and caramel combination.
This peanut log features a creamy nougat coating and a soft sugar‑free caramel center. It’s satisfying, filling, and packed with healthy fats and protein—making it a great option when you want a candy‑bar flavor without the carbs and additives.
These no‑bake Keto Payday Bars are made with straightforward ingredients and require minimal hands‑on time. They avoid the questionable additives found in many store‑bought bars—such as corn syrup, hydrogenated oils, and artificial flavors—while delivering the same sweet, salty, and crunchy profile.
Inspired by a Keto Snickers recipe, this version swaps in sugar‑free maple syrup and natural nut ingredients to create caramel and nougat that set in the freezer, then get coated with chopped peanuts for the classic Payday texture.
Below you’ll find the ingredients, clear step‑by‑step instructions, equipment suggestions, storage tips, and a printable recipe card with nutrition estimates.
Ingredients
Caramel Ingredients
Nougat Ingredients
Peanuts & Garnish
Caramel Filling
- ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
- ⅓ cup peanut butter
- 2½ tablespoons sugar‑free maple syrup (e.g., ChocZero)
Nougat Coating
- ⅔ cup blanched fine almond flour
- ⅓ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup sugar‑free maple syrup
Nut Topping
- ½ cup roughly chopped peanuts
Optional Garnish
- 3 tablespoons sugar‑free chocolate chips (optional)
See the printable recipe card below for nutrition and yield.
Instructions
Add all caramel filling ingredients to a microwave‑safe bowl or glass measuring cup. Heat 25–30 seconds, then whisk until the mixture thickens and is smooth.
Pour the warm caramel into a silicone or parchment‑lined rectangular dish or loaf pan. Freeze for 1–2 hours, or until firm.
Combine nougat ingredients in a bowl until a cohesive mixture forms. Chill in the freezer for about an hour, until it firms to a dough‑like texture.
When the caramel is firm, scoop ½ tablespoon portions and roll into balls with lightly oiled or cool hands.
Arrange caramel balls on a parchment‑lined tray and freeze 30 minutes or more to firm up.
Portion 1 tablespoon of nougat, place on parchment or a silicone mat, and flatten into an oval disc large enough to wrap around a caramel ball.
Place a frozen caramel ball in the center of the nougat disc. Fold the nougat around the caramel, seal, and roll gently into a log shape, tucking in the ends.
Shape each piece into a neat log. If needed, chill briefly to keep the nougat firm during assembly.
Press chopped peanuts onto the outside of each log so they adhere evenly.
Place the finished logs on a lined tray or into a covered container and freeze for at least one hour, or until firm.
Optionally drizzle with melted sugar‑free chocolate for an extra touch.
Serve chilled from the freezer. Keep leftovers stored in a sealed container in the freezer.
Equipment
Parchment paper or silicone baking mats, baking tray, and a silicone loaf pan or small rectangular dish.
Storage
Store the Payday Bars in a sealed container in the freezer for up to three weeks. They stay soft enough to bite while remaining firm; refrigeration is not recommended because they can become too soft and doughy.
📖 Printable Recipe Card
Keto Payday Bar
Ingredients
Caramel Filling
- ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
- ⅓ cup peanut butter
- 2½ tablespoons sugar‑free maple syrup
Nougat Coating
- ⅔ cup blanched fine almond flour
- ⅓ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup sugar‑free maple syrup
Nut Topping
- ½ cup roughly chopped peanuts
Optional Garnish
- 3 tablespoons sugar‑free chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Add all caramel filling ingredients to a microwave‑safe bowl and heat 25–30 seconds. Whisk until thickened.
- Pour the caramel into a lined rectangular dish and freeze 1–2 hours, until firm.
- Combine nougat ingredients, chill in the freezer about an hour until a firm dough forms.
- Scoop ½ tablespoon caramel portions and roll into balls. Freeze 30 minutes to firm.
- Flatten 1 tablespoon nougat portions into oval discs, place a caramel ball in the center, and wrap to form a log. Tuck the ends.
- Press chopped peanuts onto each log and return to the freezer for at least one hour.
- Drizzle with optional melted chocolate, serve chilled, and store in a sealed container in the freezer.
Notes
*All nutritional data are estimates based on the products used.*
Storage: Keep in a sealed container in the freezer for up to 3 weeks. Avoid the refrigerator—bars become too soft.
Yield: 10 bars. Serving size: 1 bar. Net carbs per serving: approximately 5 g.
Nutrition
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