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Home » Recipes » Keto Peanut Butter Fat Bombs

Christel OerumBy Christel Oerum on March 7, 2019, Updated October 6, 2020
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Keto Peanut Butter Fat Bombs

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These Keto Peanut Butter Fat Bombs only use 5 simple ingredients and couldn’t be easier to make! Creamy peanut butter topped with chocolate ganache makes the perfect decadent snack.

4 Keto Peanut Butter Fat Bombs in a stack

If you’ve never tried fat bombs before, they are… well… the bomb!

Not only are they super easy to make, but their low-carb, high-fat content is also great for avoiding a blood sugar spike.

Keto 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 flavor. This is usually ingredients like sugar-free chocolate for a sweet fat bomb or bacon for a savory fat bomb.

The high-fat base in this recipe is made from a combination of peanut butter 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.

You can read everything you need to know about the ketogenic diet and diabetes in this guide on Diabetes Strong: The Ketogenic Diet and Diabetes – The Definitive Guide.

How to make keto peanut butter fat bombs

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.

You can see how I make these fat bombs in this short video or read the step-by-step instructions below:

Step 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. 

Creamy peanut butter mixture in a bowl with a whisk

Step 2: Line a 6-muffin tray with muffin paper cups. Spoon about 3 tablespoons of the peanut butter mixture into each cup.

Step 3: Place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or overnight, to set.

Peanut butter layer in their muffin papers

Step 4: While the peanut butter layer is chilling, whisk together the ganache ingredients until silky smooth.

Silky chocolate ganache in a bowl with a whisk

Step 5: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of chocolate ganache on top of each fat bomb.

Step 6: Chill in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before serving.

Fat bombs with the chocolate ganache layer on top, already chilled

Now you have delicious chocolate and peanut butter cups to enjoy throughout the week! Be sure to store them in the refrigerator.

Other nut butters and flavors

Chocolate and peanut butter is a classic combination. However, there are plenty of ways to make this recipe all your own if you want to shake things up!

If you don’t prefer to use peanut butter or have an allergy, you can substitute with any other smooth nut butter. Just be sure to use a brand that has no added salt or sugar. This is a great way to experiment with different tastes.

Another way to get creative with the flavor of these fat bombs is to use an edible essential oil. A flavor like peppermint or orange is simply amazing with the chocolate ganache. Use 1 – 2 drops of the flavored oil to give your fat bombs a unique spin!

For even more ways to mix things up, you could use protein powder in the peanut butter mixture to add flavor and protein. Or try adding some chopped nuts for more texture!

There are plenty of ways to play around with this recipe and make it your own.

Stack of fat bombs with a bite taken out of the top one

Size and shape of the fat bombs

Because we make these fat bombs in a 6-muffin tray, they are BIG! We consider each one to be 2 servings.

If you have a smaller muffin tray with 9 or 12 cups, you can easily make smaller fat bombs that are closer to 1 serving each. Or, if you have a mini 24-muffin tray, you could make mini fat bombs!

I like using muffin cups because the shape of the fat bomb reminds me of a traditional peanut butter cup. However, if you have chocolate molds, you can really get creative with how you want these to look. Feel free to have some fun with the shape!

Do you have to be keto to enjoy these?

Fat bombs are great for anyone following the high-fat, low-carb ketogenic diet.

However, that doesn’t mean that these are off-limits to everyone else! As long as you factor them in to your macros for the day, you can certainly enjoy them in moderation.

They will be much healthier than traditional peanut butter cups, and the fat content will give you a great burst of energy without spiking your blood sugar!

Closeup of a stack of fat bombs with a bite taken out of the top one

Storage

Because these fat bombs are made with mainly coconut oil and peanut butter, they need to be stored in the refrigerator. If you leave them out at room temperature for too long, you’ll end up with a puddle of peanut butter and coconut oil. It will be a tasty puddle, but quite messy to eat!

Instead, keep these in the refrigerator and just grab one when you’re ready to enjoy.

I recommend storing them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Other delicious fat bomb recipes 

Looking for more fat bombs ideas for tasty snacking that comes with a great burst of energy? Here are a few recipes that I know you’ll enjoy:

  • Pimento Cream Cheese Fat Bombs
  • Chocolate Keto Fat Bombs
  • Strawberry Coconut Fat Bombs

You can also check out this roundup I created with 10 delicious keto fat bomb recipes for even more keto snack inspiration!

When you’ve tried this keto fat bomb recipe, please don’t forget to let me know how you liked them and rate the recipe in the comments!

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Keto Peanut Butter Fat Bombs

These Keto Peanut Butter Fat Bombs only use 5 simple ingredients and couldn't be easier to make! Creamy peanut butter topped with chocolate ganache makes the perfect decadent snack.
Prep Time:10 minutes
Chilling time:1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 40 minutes
Author:Christel Oerum
Servings:12 (1/2 fat bomb is 1 serving)
4.6 from 145 votes
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Ingredients

Peanut Butter Fat Bombs

  • 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
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • 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.
  • Line a 6-muffin tray with muffin paper cups. Spoon about 3 tablespoons of the peanut butter mixture into each cup.
  • Place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or overnight, to set. 
  • While the peanut butter layer is chilling, whisk together the ganache ingredients until silky smooth. 
  • Spoon about 1 tablespoon of chocolate ganache on top of each fat bomb.
  • Chill for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator before serving. 

Recipe Notes

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 flavor, 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 Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Keto Peanut Butter Fat Bombs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 247 Calories from Fat 220
% Daily Value*
Fat 24.4g38%
Saturated Fat 15.3g77%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Monounsaturated Fat 5.7g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 101.7mg4%
Potassium 0.5mg0%
Carbohydrates 3.3g1%
Fiber 1.2g5%
Sugar 0.5g1%
Protein 3.6g7%
Vitamin A 0IU0%
Vitamin C 0mg0%
Calcium 0mg0%
Iron 0.2mg1%
Net carbs 2.1g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Keto Fat Bombs, keto peanut butter cups, Peanut Butter Fat Bombs
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Categories: Recipes Tags: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Keto, Vegan, Desserts & Snacks

Christel Oerum

About Christel Oerum

Christel is the founder of Diabetes Strong. She is a Certified Personal Trainer specializing in diabetes. As someone living with type 1 diabetes, Christel is particularly passionate about helping others with diabetes live active healthy lives. She’s a diabetes advocate, public speaker, and author of the popular diabetes book Fit With Diabetes.

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  1. AvatarSuzy says

    January 13, 2021 at 8:29 pm

    Love these!! So easy and so good.

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  2. AvatarLadyVee says

    January 3, 2021 at 7:01 pm

    I love this recipe. However I tried it with MCT coconut oil but it doesn’t want to turn solid. So far it has been in the freezer for about 5 hours and it has yet to become solid. I don’t know if I would add some butter to it to help with the process or just throw it all way.

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