July 23, 2023

Easy Keto Peanut Butter Fat Bombs

November 7, 2018

Introduction

The combination of peanut butter and chocolate is something that quite frankly never gets old. It’s always been one of my favorite combinations growing up as a kid! So, it’s no surprise that this blog contains a bunch of peanut butter and chocolate keto desserts (sorry not sorry!). With that said, here is another to add to the repertoire: this quick and easy peanut butter swirl fat bomb.

Using just five ingredients and containing almost zero carbs, these keto fat bombs are the perfect to go keto snack. I am just honestly so excited to share this recipe so lets get straight into it shall we?

Reviews
4.3(3)

35 minutes

12 Fat Bombs

Ingredients

1/3 cup coconut oil
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 tsp vanilla
15 drops liquid stevia, optional
1/3 cup all natural peanut butter
Nutritional Information
95 Calories
10g Total Fat
-1g Net Carbs
2g Protein

Directions

1
Gather All The Ingredients.
These peanut butter fat bombs contain only five ingredients, so gathering what you need would most likely take all of 2 minutes:
- Coconut oil: Adds healthy fats to the fat bombs. Coconut also enhances the sweetness, which reduces the need to so much sweetener.
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: Using unsweetened cocoa powder is a must to keep the sugar and carb content low. The cocoa powder will create the chocolate taste.
- Vanilla extract: is essential for adding sweetness without increasing the sugar content.
- Liquid stevia: For added sweetness, liquid stevia can also be used. However, this is optional.
- All-natural peanut butter: To achieve the irresistible peanut butter taste.
2
Melt the coconut oil.
Begin by lining a muffin pan with mini paper cups. Then, melt the coconut oil in the microwave or on the stove.
3
Whisk in the unsweetened cocoa powder, vanilla, and sweetener.
When the coconut oil is melted, added the unsweetened cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and optional sweetener. If the fat bomb recipes sweetness is enough for you, you can skip the sweetener. Give this a thorough mix using the whisk.
4
Spoon chocolate mixture into the mini paper cups.
After the ingredients are well combined, spoon roughly 1 tablespoon of the mixture into mini paper cups.
5
Melt the peanut butter. and mix with chocolate.
Melt the nut butter in the microwave for up to 10 seconds, until it is soft and easy to spoon out of the bowl. Spoon the peanut butter mixture into the paper cups on top of the chocolate. With the peanut butter inside the cups, add a further 1 teaspoon of the chocolate mixture on top.
6
Put the muffin pan in the freezer and allow it to become solid.
Place the finished keto peanut butter fat bombs in the freezer and also them to solidify for up to 40 minutes.

Notes

Below are some further notes to help you master the recipe. Plus, there is further information on how to enjoy or adapt the recipe.

Tools

The peanut butter fat bomb recipe requires specific tools, including:

  • A microwavable bowl. A microwave bowl will be useful for melting the coconut oil and the peanut butter.
  • A whisk. Whisking the ingredients will give the peanut butter fat bombs a soft and creamy texture.
  • Muffin molds. We recommend using silicon muffin cups for this recipe. The peanut butter cups will pop right out once they are frozen.
  • Mini paper cups. To house the peanut butter fat bombs, mini paper cups will act as cases and make them easy to remove from the tin. Parchment paper can work too but it can be more difficult to handle. If you use parchment paper, cut them into small circles before placing the paper into the baking pan.

Preparation

  • To easily prepare and create these peanut butter fat bombs, it is a smart idea to weigh all of the ingredients first to achieve the exact measurements. This will ensure the creamy peanut butter and chocolate mixture offers a balanced flavor.
  • If you wish for the peanut butter fat bombs to taste more nutty, add more creamy peanut butter or powdered peanut butter. If you wish for them to have more of a chocolate taste, add sugar-free chocolate chips, sugar-free baking chocolate, or more cocoa powder to the recipe.
  • If you wish to use other nut butter options instead of peanut butter, you can. These will taste great and still be keto-friendly. You can use cashew butter, sunflower seed butter, or almond butter. They will still offer a high-fat content and low net carbs.
  • Watch out for some brands of peanut butter that contain a lot of sugar. We stuck with All Natural Peanut Butter to keep the carb as low as we could-- our brand of choice was smuckers.
  • For this recipe, you could enhance the nuttiness by adding chopped nuts. But, be careful as nuts on keto should be moderated. If you are maybe not as strict on the macros you could try this.
  • For easy preparation, use a cookie scoop to easily scoop the chocolate mixture or peanut butter from the bowls.
  • These peanut butter fat bombs will go well with a cold glass of milk or a warm coffee or maybe a cold glass of Dalgona coffee.

Storage

  • To store these peanut butter fat bombs and elongate their freshness, place them in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Do not leave them on the counter as they would melt.
  • When correctly stored, expect the fat bombs to last 7 to 10 days.

Serving Suggestions

  • This peanut butter fat bombs recipe will make enough to create sweet snacks that will last you the week.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use almond butter as an alternative to peanut butter?

Yes, almond butter would be a great alternative to peanut butter. It will give the fat bombs a slightly different flavor. However, the fat bombs will still be low-carb and suitable for the keto diet.

Can I enjoy the fat bombs with cream cheese on top?

Yes, if you wish to turn these keto fat bombs into something more sensational and sweet. But if you are a cream cheese lover, you are just in luck as we have a related recipe: no bake keto peanut butter cheesecakes. In that recipe, the chocolate and peanut butter flavor still remain, but we don’t use coconut oil and the taste is more like a Reeses peanut butter cup.

Can the keto fat bombs be made nut free?

If you want to make the fat bombs nut free, we recommend using cream cheese for the filling.

How many fat bombs should you eat on keto?

These peanut butter fat bombs will be difficult to leave alone. However, it is good to maintain a healthy diet, so eating one or two is plenty.

Do fat bombs help you lose weight on keto?

No, not quite. Fat bombs are keto-friendly treats that are high in healthy fat and low in carbs. They are typically made with ingredients like coconut oil, butter, cream cheese, and other high-fat foods. Often, people on a keto diet struggle to balance their macros and get enough fat. This is where fat bombs can be helpful. Additionally, since ketosis can naturally suppress appetite, a small but dense, high-calorie food can also be strategic.
That said, overeating fat bombs or consuming them in addition to your regular meals without considering their caloric content will hinder weight loss efforts as they can quickly push you out of a calorie deficit. Ruled.Me has a great article on this in their “Comprehensive Guide to Fat Bombs.”
But if you practice mindful eating, fat bombs are good to have in your recipe arsenal.

Wrap-Up

I love these fat bombs because they remind me so much of a truffle! Try it for yourself to see just how easy they are.

The taste is divine, as they have a solid shell that gives away to a soft center once you bite into them. We are certain that if you make these keto peanut butter fat bombs, they will serve as a tasty treat whether you want a quick snack on the go, or fancy a sweet treat after dinner.

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Enjoy!