This post is sponsored by ChocZero. All opinions are my own and I only share products I personally love. Thanks for supporting the brands that make this site possible! Whether it’s for breakfast, a snack, or a treat, you’ll always find a reason to pop one of these keto no bake cookies into your mouth! And you can feel totally great about it, because while they taste like a treat, these sugar-free no bake cookies are packed with macro-friendly ingredients like almonds and cocoa powder. They have a prep method and texture like peanut butter protein balls, but with added crunch and a chocolaty twist!

Are No Bake Cookies Keto Friendly?

Most conventional no bake cookies are not suitable for a keto diet, as they contain sugar (or sugary alternatives like maple syrup), oats or oatmeal, milk, or nut butter with added ingredients that bump up the carbs. However, it’s easy to make no bake sugar-free cookies that taste just as satisfying and sweet! (Use code WHOLESOMEYUM for 10% off, just for Wholesome Yum readers!) One thing I don’t like about many no bake cookie recipes is that they turn out too soft. A soft cookie is nice, but I also like a little crunch. These cookies have the perfect balance of crunch and softness, which is why they are the best no bake keto cookies I’ve ever tried.

Ingredients & Substitutions

This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for keto no bake cookies without peanut butter, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.

ChocZero Keto Cookie Butter Spread – Other low sugar no bake cookies use natural peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter, or even sunflower seed butter, and these would work, but ChocZero’s nut-free spread makes the flavor of these no bake no sugar cookies mind-blowing! You can also easily substitute ChocZero’s white chocolate hazelnut spread or vegan dark cocoa hazelnut spread for a different (but equally delicious) taste. The cookie flavor in this spread is my top recommendation, though.

Cocoa Powder – For rich chocolate flavor. Use the highest-quality one you can for best flavor.Besti Powdered Monk Fruit Allulose Blend – My favorite sugar-free powdered sweetener that keeps this keto no bake cookies recipe from taking on a gritty texture. It mixes easily into the cookie dough and tastes just like real powdered sugar! Other powdered sugar substitutes could work, but may still leave a gritty texture or cooling aftertaste if they are erythritol-based (as most other brands of monk fruit are).Sea Salt – Balances the sweet flavor.Vanilla Extract – Use a quality one for best taste.Almonds – For added crunch and texture. You can substitute your favorite chopped keto nuts (such as pecans, macadamia nuts, or peanuts), or even use unsweetened coconut flakes (though cookies may be more difficult to scoop). If you need a nut-free version, sunflower or pumpkin seeds are the best substitute.ChocZero Sugar-Free Dark Chocolate Chips – Optional, but add another layer of rich chocolate flavor and texture. Other sugar-free chocolate chips, such as white chocolate or milk chocolate, would also taste great.

How To Make Keto No Bake Cookies

This section shows how to make keto cookies no bake, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below. This will ensure that the cookies turn out firm enough.

Storage Instructions

Store: Store cookies covered in the refrigerator for 5-6 days. The cookies may become sticky and hard to pick up if left at room temperature for too long. (You can see in the picture below, they are starting to get soft, compared to the other photos.)Freeze: Keep in the freezer for 3-6 months. Freeze the cookies on the lined sheet pan first, until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag. To thaw, arrange in a single layer again on a lind baking sheet. Then, thaw at room temperature or in the fridge overnight before serving.

Can’t get enough cookies? Keep every bite sugar-free with these easy recipes! The dough will be dense, but should still feel sticky when pressed together. If it’s crumbly, you may need to add more cookie butter. If it’s too runny, you can try more sweetener and cocoa powder. They will not keep their crunchy texture if over-mixed. Stir with a spatula instead of pulsing if nuts are chopped enough but not mixed in well. Share your recipe picture by tagging @wholesomeyum and hashtag it #wholesomeyum on Instagram, or in our Facebook support group, too – I’d love to see it! Nutrition info does not include optional chocolate chips.