On the keto diet and craving a chocolatey treat? Look no further than these Chocolate Keto Fat Bombs! They’re packed with five sources of healthy fat and contain only 2 grams of net carbs per serving.
Is there anything better than a chocolate treat that tastes amazing and fully complies with your diet?
You’ll be happy to know there are plenty of ways to satisfy your chocolate cravings on the keto diet without eating a high-carb, high-sugar dessert that kicks you out of ketosis.
One of those ways is by making a batch of these yummy Chocolate Keto Fat Bombs. These things are seriously delicious and will stop a chocolate craving dead in its tracks!
What are keto fat bombs?
If you’re wondering why they’re called “keto fat bombs,” it’s because they deliver a “bomb” of healthy fats to keep you both fully compliant with the keto diet and satisfied until your next meal. They are convenient high-fat, low-carb, low-protein snacks that you can bring anywhere.
Each fat bomb contains 18 grams of fat thanks to:
- Chunky peanut butter
- Shelled hemp seeds
- Unrefined coconut oil
- Heavy cream
- Shredded coconut flakes
Yep, they have five different sources of fat. The rest of the flavor is provided by:
- Cacao or cocoa powder (to deliver that intense chocolate flavor!)
- Vanilla extract (to enhance the flavor)
- Stevia (to sweeten the fat bombs)
What’s the difference between cacao powder and cocoa powder?
In these Chocolate Keto Fat Bombs, you can use either cacao powder or cocoa powder. What’s the difference?
Cacao powder is less refined than cocoa powder. Cocoa powder is made from dried and roasted cocoa beans, whereas cacao powder is made at very low temperatures. It is believed that cacao powder has more antioxidants than cocoa powder because it’s processed at such low temperatures.
From a taste standpoint, cacao powder and cocoa powder taste a bit different. If you’ve never tried cacao powder before, give it a try and see if you like the flavor. If not, cocoa powder it is!
How to make chocolate keto fat bombs
It’s incredibly easy! All you need is a bowl, a tray with parchment paper, and your freezer or fridge.
You can see how I make the fat bombs in this short video or read the step-by-step instructions below:
Step 1: Start by mixing cocoa powder, peanut butter, and hemp seeds in a large bowl.
Step 2: Add room temperature coconut oil and mix until it becomes a paste. Then add cream, vanilla, and stevia and mix until it becomes a paste again.
Step 3: Use your hands to roll the paste into 12 balls.
Tip: if the paste is too thin to roll (like in the image above), put it in the fridge for 30 minutes before rolling to give it the right consistency (like in the image below).
Step 4: Roll the balls in shredded coconut (the coconut is included in the nutrition facts, but it’s optional if you are not a fan). Place the balls on parchment paper on a baking tray.
Step 5: Freeze for 10 minutes before serving. You can also just put them in the fridge for at least 30 minutes instead.
How many carbs are in a serving?
This recipe makes 12 individual fat bombs. Each serving contains 3.5 grams of carbs and 1.5 grams of fiber, leaving you with 2 grams of net carbs per serving.
You can eat chocolate keto fat bombs:
- As a snack between meals
- As a pre-workout snack
- For breakfast (no judgment here!)
- As a dessert
How to store keto fat bombs
Because this fat bomb recipe contains heavy cream and isn’t cooked, you’ll need to store the fat bombs in the fridge or freezer. Once you taste their awesome flavor, I don’t think you’ll mind!
I hope you enjoy this recipe for Chocolate Keto Fat Bombs. It’s a great recipe to satisfy your chocolate cravings and increase your fat intake for the day without kicking you out of ketosis. Plus, they’re super easy to make!
More healthy ketogenic snacks
If you want a more savory fat bomb recipe, try the Pimento Cream Cheese Fat Bombs. Those little cheese balls are nutty, cheesy, and addictive!
If you are more in the mood for a really decadent sweet keto snack, take a look at this Keto Peanut Butter Fat Bomb with Chocolate Ganache recipe. It’s mouthwatering good!
You can also check out this roundup of my 10 favorite keto fat bomb recipes!
When you’ve tried the Chocolate Keto Fat Bombs, please don’t forget to let me know how you liked them and rate the recipe in the comments below!
Chocolate Keto Fat Bombs
Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsweetened Cacao (or Cocoa) powder
- 5 tbsp. natural chunky peanut butter
- 6 tbsp. hemp seeds (shelled)
- ½ cup unrefined coconut oil
- 2 tbsp. heavy cream
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp. Stevia
Instructions
- Mix cocoa powder, peanut butter, and hemp seeds in a large bowl.
- Add room temperature coconut oil and mix until it becomes a paste.
- Add cream, vanilla, and stevia and mix until it becomes a paste again.
- Roll into balls. You should be able to make about 12 balls total
- Tip: if the paste is too thin to roll, put it in the fridge for 30 minutes before rolling.
- Roll in shredded coconut (coconut included in nutrition facts, but optional if you are not a fan).
- Place balls on parchment paper on a baking tray.
- Freeze for 10 minutes or put in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Store in the freezer or fridge.
I’m new to KETO and this was so easy to follow and super satisfying. Made them on day 2 and had 12 lovely evenings with a little treat when I needed it.
After reading the comments about substitutes for the hemp seeds, I am concerned if I will be able to attempt this recipe. I am allergic to anything hemp related. My partner can’t have anything that might mess up a drug test. Is there a safe alternative?
You might just want to find another recipe. We have other fat bombs in the recipe library
Do Hemp Seeds have to be in this recipe or is optional a choice? Ty
For the crunch and added protein yes
I love how these turned out!
I replaced the hemp seeds with flaxseed meal and the end product did not firm up until I refrigerated it. I rolled some in cocoa powder, some in coconut and some in ground almonds. Thank you for this great recipe.
Really delicious! Even just having one bomb (half a serving) satisfies my chocolate craving… which is saying something! I love coconut so I am thinking of adding some additional shredded coconut into the bombs as I’m mixing the ingredients together. Finely chopped peanuts would add a nice crunch also! (At this rate I’ll soon add enough extra goodies that one of my bombs will have as many net carbs as two of yours!) 🙂
Is there a substitute for the stevia? My son is a type 1 diabetic but he thinks stevia tastes disgusting. Thank you
You can try any other sweetener. Full list here: https://diabetesstrong.com/how-natural-artificial-sweeteners-affect-blood-sugar/
Yes Monk Fruit.
Be sure to read nutrias labels for additives.
can I use a trilogy of flax chia and hemp seeds insted of the recommended seeds
for the fat bombs?
I honestly don’t know if that would work. It would change the macronutrients somewhat so that would be something to keep an eye on. If you try, please let us know how it works out
I used just flax and they did not firm up until refrigerated, but they turned out great.
What measure ( amount) of fla seeds did you use to substitute?
Hi This recipe looks really nice. I am looking for a dessert for my mother’s 90th birthday. She is diabetic. I also like your brownies. However, they would have to be non-dairy. Could you suggest an non-dairy alternative to heavy cream?
Thanks so much
This is going to be a guess since I haven’t tried it, but non-dairy yogurt might work