Peanut Butter Crumb Topping is a crispy mix of almond flour and natural peanut butter baked in the oven. It’s a quick and tasty way to satisfy peanut butter cravings while following a low-carb diet. Store this wonderful mixture in a jar for easy access whenever you want to add a bit of crunch to yogurt, ice cream and parfaits.

Peanut Butter Crumb Topping

Have you ever plunged a spoon into your peanut butter jar, only to feel like you’re trying to crack open a safe? That thick consistency might as well be cement, so solidified that you could use it as a doorstop!

If you’ve experienced this peanut butter struggle, fear not! Here’s a crumb topping recipe that may save your taste buds from a sticky situation.

This Peanut Butter Crumb Topping is a great alternative to adding peanut butter to your whipped dessert or low-carb yogurt, especially when you crave the taste without the thick, gooey texture. It tastes fantastic sprinkled over my favourite combination of raspberry jam and Greek yogurt, and you can even try it sprinkled over a layered dessert like Amaretto Cheesecake Mousse.

Moreover, this crumb topping stores well in a jar and is always at arm’s reach whenever you need a crunchy topping to jazz up your dessert.

Why You’ll Love Peanut Butter Crumb Topping

• Easy to make: This peanut butter crumb topping requires just a few main ingredients, such as almond flour and natural peanut butter.

• Versatile: Use this crumb topping as a base for a cheesecake, sprinkle it over ice cream, yogurts, smoothies and keto oatmeal or incorporate the unbaked mixture into the crumb part of apple crisp to make it healthier.

• Low-carb & Gluten-free: Enjoy a delicious peanut butter crumb topping that skips the all-purpose flour and white sugar typically found in traditional crumb topping or streusel recipes.

• Tastes like peanut butter: This convenient crumb topping brings peanut butter’s rich, creamy flavour to your favourite desserts. It adds both a satisfying crunch and an intense peanut butter taste. This crumb topping allows you to enjoy classic peanut butter goodness without the mess, effortlessly enhancing pies, cakes, and sweet treats.

How Many Carbs and Servings are in this Recipe?

This recipe yields 2 cups of crunchy peanut butter crumb topping. Each tablespoon serving has about 3.1 grams of carbohydrates and 2.3 grams of fibre, making it an excellent choice for those wanting to boost fibre intake while reducing carbs. It’s versatile enough to enhance both sweet and savoury dishes.

under 1g net carbs per serving

• 3.1g of carbohydrates
• 2.3g of fibre
• 0.8g of net carbs

Ingredients Notes for Peanut Butter Crumb Topping

Almond flour:

Almond flour has a neutral taste that helps to create the crumbs and enhances the peanut butter flavour in this recipe. I use the Kirkland almond flour from Costco, but you can always buy it at your local grocery store.

Natural Peanut Butter:

I use Kirkland’s natural peanut butter, which contains only peanuts and no added sugars. Allow it to come to room temperature or warm it slightly in the microwave.

Sweetener:

Any low-carb sweetener can be used for this recipe. However, if you only have white sugar on hand, that will also work, although it will increase the carb amount to each serving. I typically use a sweetener that blends monk fruit and erythritol, like Volupta and Lakanto.

Roasted Peanuts:

I find that store-bought pre-roasted almonds are a convenient way to add to the crumb topping after it has been baked, ensuring that the peanuts do not get burnt. But, if you only have raw peanuts, roast them separately in the oven before making the peanut butter crumb topping. Once cooled, chop them roughly and add them to the mixture before storing it.

Salt & Vanilla Extract:

A bit of salt enhances the peanut butter taste, adding a sweet and salty flavour to the topping. Vanilla extract is optional but can intensify that nutty flavour in the recipe.

How to Make Peanut Butter Crumb Topping

Prepare the roasted peanuts

1) If you use pre-roasted peanuts, you can skip steps 1 & 2. If you need to toast raw blanched peanuts, place them in a flat pan over medium heat on the stove. Stir the peanuts in the pan until slightly browned and toasted, which should take about 10 minutes.

2) Alternatively, to roast a larger batch (approximately 1 cup) in the oven, arrange the peanuts in a single layer on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Roast them in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 15 minutes.

3) Add your roasted peanuts to a food processor and pulse them a few times to chop them into small pieces. Transfer the chopped nuts to a plate or bowl and set aside.

Preheat oven and mix the ingredients for the topping (except for roasted peanuts)

4) Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper. Add all the ingredients, except the roasted peanuts, to a food processor and pulse the mixture a few times, stirring the mixture between pulses.

5) Continue pulsing until the mixture resembles grainy, crumbly sand, which you can sieve quickly through your fingers.

Transfer the peanut butter topping to a baking tray

6) Transfer the mixture to a parchment-lined baking tray and bake in a preheated oven for 7 to 10 minutes at 350°F. Stir occasionally to prevent the mixture from burning.

7) Switch off the stove, remove the tray, and allow the crumb topping to cool in the tray.

Add the chopped roasted peanuts

8) Once the peanut butter crumb topping has cooled, add the chopped roasted peanuts to the mixture.

9) Stir well to combine everything. Then, hold the edges of the parchment paper to lift the mixture and transfer it into a storage jar, using the paper as a funnel.

Best Tips & Suggestions for Peanut Butter Crumb Recipe

• Buy roasted peanuts to save time, or roast raw nuts beforehand.
• Spread the mixture evenly onto the baking tray.
• Keep an eye on the mixture as it roasts in the oven so it does not burn, and stir occasionally so it toasts evenly.
• Use any roasted nuts you have on hand, like cashews or almonds, instead of peanuts.
• Cool the peanut butter crumb topping in the tray before storing it in a container.

How to Enjoy this Delicious Peanut Butter Crumb Topping

• Granola Alternative

Use this crumb topping as a delectable substitute for traditional granola. Undoubtedly, its rich peanut butter flavour adds a unique twist to your breakfast bowls, yogurt parfaits, or smoothie bowls, elevating them to new heights of deliciousness.

• Delightful Coating for Chocolate-Covered Treats

Enhance your chocolate-covered treats like Baileys Bounty Bars by rolling them in this peanut crumb topping. The nutty, crumbly texture pairs beautifully with the smoothness of chocolate, creating a delightful contrast that will tantalize your taste buds.

• Layered Parfaits

Incorporate this topping into layered desserts like Strawberry Pistachio Parfaits or trifles. Sprinkle it between layers of creamy fillings and fruits to provide a crunchy texture and a burst of peanut butter flavour that complements any sweet indulgence.

• Enhance Muffin Batter

Another option is to sprinkle the unbaked mixture of this flavourful topping over the batter before baking muffins. This results in an irresistibly crunchy crust, making each bite a perfect blend of softness and crunch with a peanut buttery twist.

Storage and Freezing Notes

Store this peanut butter crumble topping in an airtight container, such as a mason jar, in the fridge for up to two weeks. Alternatively, you can freeze the mixture in a freezer-safe container for up to one month. When frozen, it should remain crumbly, allowing you to scoop out spoonfuls as needed quickly.

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