Keto Fat Bombs - Healthy Recipes Blog (2024)

A wonderfully short list of ingredients and a 10-minute preparation time make these keto fat bombs one of the easiest low-carb treats in my repertoire.

One of the best things about this recipe is its ultra-short ingredients list - you'll only need three ingredients!

These keto fat bombs are such a wonderful treat. Chocolaty and melt-in-your-mouth, I love having one with espresso as my after-dinner keto dessert.

Since we go through them quickly (they are irresistible!), I often double the recipe and make a dozen. I store them in the fridge and remove them to the counter an hour before eating them.

Ingredients

One of the best things about this recipe is its ultra-short ingredients list. The exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below. Here's an overview of what you'll need:

• Natural creamy peanut butter: The only ingredients listed on the jar are peanuts and salt; you should stir it well before using it.
• Sweetener: I use stevia glycerite.
• Cocoa powder: I use unsweetened, Dutch-processed cocoa powder. It's milder, darker, and less acidic than natural cocoa powder. The package should say that the cacao was processed with alkali.

Variations

• You can use any natural nut butter instead of peanut butter. The flavor won't be quite the same, but it will still be very good. I tried making this recipe with almond butter, and it was excellent. Walnut butter is another tasty option.
• You can use a powdered sweetener instead of stevia. It's best to use a powdered one, not a granulated one, to prevent grainy mouthfeel.
• You can add a small amount of vanilla extract or almond extract. I sometimes add ¼ teaspoon of either.
• Dutch-processed cocoa powder works best in this recipe, but if all you have on hand is natural cocoa powder, that works, too.

Keto Fat Bombs Instructions

The short ingredients list is one big advantage of this recipe. Another benefit: It's so easy to make! The detailed instructions are listed in the recipe card below. Here are the basic steps for making this recipe:

In a medium bowl, add the peanut butter, stevia, and cocoa powder.

Mix the ingredients with a fork or rubber spatula until smooth. The mixture will be very thick. It should resemble an edible playdough.

Use a scant cookie scoop to portion the mixture, then shape each portion with your hands into a smooth ball. Enjoy immediately, or store on the counter for 1-2 days.

Expert Tips

1. I highly recommend using a freshly opened and stirred jar of peanut butter. This will ensure the peanut butter is fairly liquid and not too thick. Once refrigerated, it thickens. And no matter how well you stir, the peanut butter near the bottom of the jar tends to be too dry.
2. If you prefer a granulated sweetener, use a powdered sweetener to prevent a grainy mouthfeel.
3. If using a powdered sweetener, you'll need to add water to the mixture to prevent it from being too dry and chalky. In my experiments, I determined that adding 2 tablespoons of water works well when using a powdered sweetener. But start with one tablespoon, mix it well into the batter, then decide if you want to add another one. Your goal is to have a smooth dough that you can shape with your hands.
4. Even if using stevia, the mixture might be too dry. If this is the case, add 1-2 teaspoons of water.

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Serving Suggestions

These tasty treats are perfect as a quick pick-me-up snack, but I usually serve them as an after-dinner dessert. On occasion, when pressed for time in the morning, I have two of them with my coffee and call it breakfast!

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