Healthy | Gluten-Free | Refined Sugar-Free | Paleo Option | Keto Option | Vegan Option
Ready to take your desserts to the next level? This creamy peanut butter dessert sauce is made with just three simple ingredients: natural peanut butter, cream, and a touch of honey. It’s incredibly easy to make, yet so rich, nutty, and irresistibly smooth that you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it!
This refined sugar-free sauce has a golden, velvety texture that elevates any treat, whether you drizzle it over pancakes, waffles, ice cream, or or chocolate cake, or use it as a dip for fresh fruit.
For an extra indulgent pairing, try it with my Healthy Banana Date Brownie Cake ( Refined Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free, Paleo Friendly ). The combination of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter is pure dessert perfection.
This Creamy Peanut Butter Dessert Sauce isn’t just delicious, it’s incredibly versatile. With simple substitutions, you can make it keto, paleo, or vegan, so there’s an option for everyone.
And the best part? It takes just 5 minutes to prepare!
So go ahead and whip up a batch. Your desserts and your taste buds will thank you!
Why You’ll Love This Creamy Peanut Butter Dessert Sauce
- Healthy: Made with natural, wholesome ingredients, free from refined sugars and additives.
- Refined Sugar-Free: Naturally sweetened for a healthier treat.
- Gluten-Free: No wheat or gluten-containing ingredients.
- Vegan-Friendly: Simply swap heavy cream for coconut cream and use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Keto Option: Replace honey with sugar-free maple syrup.
- Paleo-Friendly: Swap heavy cream for coconut cream.
- Soy-Free & Egg-Free: Safe for those with soy or egg allergies.
- Quick & Easy: Ready in just 5 minutes with minimal effort.
- Customizable: Adjust sweetness to your liking with honey or sugar-free alternatives.
- Smooth & Creamy: The perfect texture for drizzling or dipping.
- Nutty & Delicious: Rich peanut butter flavour that complements any dessert.
- Versatile: Great for pancakes, waffles, ice cream, or as a dip for fruit.
- Made with Simple Ingredients: Just three ingredients needed.
- Rich & Creamy: A luxuriously smooth consistency.
How to Adapt This Creamy Peanut Butter Dessert Sauce to Your Diet:
- Keto Option: Use sugar-free maple syrup instead of honey.
- Paleo Option: Substitute heavy cream with coconut cream.
- Vegan Option: Swap heavy cream for coconut cream and replace honey with maple syrup.
- Dairy-Free Option: Replace heavy cream with coconut cream.
- Sugar-Free Option: Swap honey for sugar-free maple syrup.
Is This Creamy Peanut Butter Dessert Sauce Good for Post-Workout?
Yes, this creamy peanut butter dessert sauce is a great post-workout addition, especially when paired with a balanced meal or snack.
- Provides natural energy from honey or maple syrup to help replenish glycogen stores after exercise
- Offers healthy fats from peanut butter and cream for sustained energy and muscle recovery
- Contains some protein from peanut butter, aiding in muscle repair and satiety
- Quick and easy no prep needed, making it a convenient option after exercise
Best Ways to Use This Sauce After a Workout
- Drizzle over aslice of Healthy Banana Date Brownie Cake for a delicious carb + protein balance
- Pour over abanana for a quick carb and healthy fat boost
- Add to abowl of fresh fruit to help restore glycogen levels
- Spread on ahigh-protein cookie or flourless banana brownies cake for a balanced post-workout treat
- Drizzle overGreek yogurt for a creamy, protein-packed snack
- Drizzle overwhole grain toast or pancakes for sustained energy
- Blend into asmoothie with protein powder, milk, and banana for a complete recovery shake
3-Ingredient Creamy Peanut Butter Dessert Sauce
Ingredients
- ½ cup Cup Natural, Unsalted Peanut Butter
- 1 cup heavy cream (Use coconut cream for paleo, dairy-free and vegan options.)
- 3-4 tablespoon honey (Use sugar-free maple syrup for sugar-free and keto options.)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, add the peanut butter, cream, and honey.
- Mix to Perfection: Whisk everything together until the mixture is smooth and well-blended.
- Transfer: Pour the mixture into a serving jar and drizzle over your dessert.
Notes
- For Keto, Replace honey with sugar-free maple syrup
- For the Paleo option, use coconut cream instead of cream.
- For Vegan options, use coconut cream instead of cream and maple syrup instead of honey.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon for a warm, spiced flavour boost.
- Peanut butter provides the majority of the fat (including some saturated fat), protein, fiber, and a small amount of natural sugar.
- Heavy cream contributes most of the saturated fat and cholesterol, along with small amounts of carbohydrates and minimal protein.
- Honey is the primary source of sugar and carbohydrates in the recipe.
