These keto/low carb peanut butter fat bombs use five simple ingredients and couldn’t be easier to make. Topped with a delicious chocolate ganache, they are the perfect decadent keto/low carb snack.
Fat bombs are super easy to make, but their low-carb, high-fat content is also great for avoiding a blood sugar spike.
Keto/low carb fat bombs are made from a high-fat base such as nut butter, coconut oil, avocados, or cream cheese. Then, you add tasty low-carb goodies to go with the flavour. This is usually ingredients like sugar-free chocolate for a sweet fat bomb or bacon for a savoury fat bomb.
The high-fat base in this recipe is made from a combination of peanut butter and and coconut oil for a rich, creamy texture. Topped with a bit of chocolate ganache, it becomes a decadent treat that’s perfect for an on-the-go snack or when you need to satisfy your sweet tooth!
These peanut butter and chocolate fat bombs make snacking on a low carb or keto diet easy and stress-free.
These tasty bites pack a powerful amount of energy! Make them ahead of time and store them in the fridge for a ready-to-go, delicious snack.
Ingredients
1/2 cup coconut oil (melted)
3/4 cup peanut butter (no added salt and sugar)
1/4 tsp. sea salt
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3 – 4 drops liquid stevia
Chocolate Ganache
1 tbsp. cocoa powder
6 tbsp. coconut oil
1 – 2 drops liquid stevia
1/2 cup coconut oil (melted)
3/4 cup peanut butter (no added salt and sugar)
1/4 tsp. sea salt
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3 – 4 drops liquid stevia
Chocolate Ganache
1 tbsp. cocoa powder
6 tbsp. coconut oil
1 – 2 drops liquid stevia
Method
1: In a small bowl, mix together the coconut oil, peanut butter, salt, vanilla extract, and liquid stevia (or another no-calorie sweetener). Whisk until smooth and creamy.
2: Line a 6-muffin tray with muffin paper cups. Spoon about 3 tablespoons of the peanut butter mixture into each cup.
3: Place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or overnight, to set.
4: While the peanut butter layer is chilling, whisk together the ganache ingredients until silky smooth.
5: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of chocolate ganache on top of each fat bomb.
6: Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Recipe Notes
Now you have delicious chocolate and peanut butter cups to enjoy throughout the week! Be sure to store them in the refrigerator.
This recipe is for 12 fat bombs. The size of each one will depend on what size muffin tray or chocolate mold you use.
The peanut butter can be substituted for any other nut butter at a 1:1 ratio.
To add more flavour, try adding 1-2 drops of an edible essential oil like peppermint or orange.
These fat bombs should be kept in the refrigerator; they will melt at room temperature.
They can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
1: In a small bowl, mix together the coconut oil, peanut butter, salt, vanilla extract, and liquid stevia (or another no-calorie sweetener). Whisk until smooth and creamy.
2: Line a 6-muffin tray with muffin paper cups. Spoon about 3 tablespoons of the peanut butter mixture into each cup.
3: Place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or overnight, to set.
4: While the peanut butter layer is chilling, whisk together the ganache ingredients until silky smooth.
5: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of chocolate ganache on top of each fat bomb.
6: Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Recipe Notes
Now you have delicious chocolate and peanut butter cups to enjoy throughout the week! Be sure to store them in the refrigerator.
This recipe is for 12 fat bombs. The size of each one will depend on what size muffin tray or chocolate mold you use.
The peanut butter can be substituted for any other nut butter at a 1:1 ratio.
To add more flavour, try adding 1-2 drops of an edible essential oil like peppermint or orange.
These fat bombs should be kept in the refrigerator; they will melt at room temperature.
They can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
Carbs: 3g Protein: 4g Fat: 24g
Original recipe with video guide can be seen here
Need help with weight measurement conversion see here
Some other recipes you may like
Coconut Macaroons, they are low carb and vegan, see hereMocha Ice Bombs, a perfect low carb Autumn (or Spring) treat, see here
Chocolate Treats, the LCHF way, see here
Dear reader, this blog offers a wide variety of recipe/food ideas, not all may be suitable for YOU. If you may have any food likes / dislikes, allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter.
All the best Jan
All the best Jan
36 comments:
There is nothing better then choc and peanut butter.
sounds delicious
I don't like peanut butter cups but my son loves them. He can't eat them because he is diabetic. I gave him this recipe. I know he'll be happy with it.
Yum
Hello,
Yum, chocolate and peanut butter taste so good together.
Thanks for sharing the recipe! Have a great day and a happy new week!
Looks delicious!
These sound as good as Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.
They sound simple, delicious and more ish too.
They look fantastic! Valerie
Ohhh these are awesome and I am making these tonight.
...something to try.
Those look so good.
Gorgeous looking treat
I think I stopped blinking when I first saw the photo. Thank you for the recipe
They sure do look delicious!
Sure look good!!
Oh how delightfully delicious !!!
These look really really good. Wish I had one here. Smile.
As good as that looks, unfortunately I've become allergic to peanut butter and chocolate.
Gracias por la receta. Adoro el mani. Te mando un
Oh my goodness! These look so tempting.
It's look delicious.
These look delicious, no way would they last a week lol. Take care and have a great week xx
Deve de ser delicioso.
Um abraço e boa semana.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
O prazer dos livros
These look good, but I think I could only eat one, then need to recover. :-)
Himself would love these!
Oh how yummy looking and easy to make ~ Xo
Living moment by moment,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
That's a great combo and yes finding the right sweet treat is tricky - this would do nicely!
Yummy! Thank you so much Jan! Big Hugs!
a peanut butter cup of sorts...my husbands favorite, he would love these!!
These look incredible! Who could ever resist the combo of chocolate and peanut butter is a saint!
Looks delicious!
I love peanut butter and this recipe sounds yummy!
Se ve muy bueno. Besos.
I love peanut butter cups :)
These look great. Gonna have to try them :-D
YUM!!! Thank you for sharing this recipe, my husband loves peanut butter cups.
:-)
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