These Peanut Butter Fat Bombs are the perfect little treat to boost your fat intake while keeping it low carb. They're so good that you'll enjoy them even if you aren't living a keto lifestyle!
What Makes Peanut Butter Fat Bombs The Perfect Snack?
- Keto. With only 1 net carb per serving, this makes the perfect low carb snack or dessert.
- Gluten-Free. Great for anyone with a gluten allergy that needs a sweet treat.
- Fast. Done in way less than 30 minutes. Only 8 minutes, to be exact.
- Easy. Just mix, pour, and freeze for an easy solution to your macros woes.
So you're in your kitchen searching through your pantry for a little something to hold you over until your next meal.
Maybe you're living a keto lifestyle and your trying to get some extra fat in your diet in order to help get into ketosis.
Maybe you're trying to find a quick and delicious low carb snack.
Sometimes you just love peanut butter and couldn't care less whether the treat is low carb or not as long as it satisfies your peanut butter cravings.
No matter what reason brings you to them, you're going to absolutely love these Peanut Butter Fat Bombs. In fact, this is one of the best tasting keto fat bombs I've ever had.
Now don't go clicking off of this post just because it says it's a fat bomb! These delectable morsels of peanut buttery goodness are definitely worth eating, even if you're not on a low carb diet.
Not to mention these are so crazy easy to make you won't believe it! It's one of those keto treats that you'll find yourself making over and over again because it's such a wonderfully effortless recipe.
And if you've spent any amount of time here at TwoSleevers.com, you'll know that effortless is kind of my bag.
What Are Keto Fat Bombs?
For those of you who aren't living a keto lifestyle, you probably aren't too familiar with what a fat bomb is.
Sure, you've probably heard the term used, but you probably aren't clear one what it is or why it's considered a good thing for a keto-er.
A fat bomb is quite simply a snack or dish made up of a combination of high-fat ingredients such as butter, coconut oil, seeds and nuts, and other keto-friendly ingredients.
They're the quintessential snack for an LCHF (low carb, high fat) diet, and they're often eaten as a way to help induce ketosis.
What Is Keto and How Do I Eat Keto?
Check out my How to Start a Keto Diet post here for all your keto needs such as what keto is, weekly keto meal plan outlines, information on how to calculate macros, and other great keto tips.
How to Make Peanut Butter Keto Fat Bombs
- Combine. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter, butter, and Swerve.
- Microwave. Heat in 30 second increments, stirring frequently, until the mixture has melted. Stir well until all the Swerve if properly melted.
- Pour into a 24-cavity truffle mold or into the prepared baking pan. Place in the freezer for 2-4 hours until the truffles are set. At this point you can unmold the truffles, place them in a plastic bag and store in the freezer until you’re ready to eat them.
- Cut. If using a baking pan, cut into 24 squares and store the squares in the freezer until you are ready to eat them.
Is Peanut Butter OK On Keto?
Technically speaking, every food is ok on keto. Keto isn't so much about what you eat, but more about hitting specific nutritional targets. And since you're trying to hit a higher fat intake while keeping your carb count low, peanut butter is actually perfect for those of us living a keto lifestyle.
Are Keto Fat Bombs Healthy?
How healthy fat bombs are really depends on your current diet. Keto fat bombs are best for those of us on a keto diet, but are healthy for other diets as well.
If you aren't super familiar with the keto diet, here's a little breakdown of how it works. Those on a keto diet limit their carb intake and increase their fat intake in order to make their bodies burn fat instead of carbs for energy (which is known as ketosis).
So for those of us on a low carb/keto diet, keto fat bombs are the perfect way to increase fat intake while keeping your carb intake low. It's also a great way to curve sweet cravings while still keeping things low carb.
Tips and Tricks for Making Peanut Butter Fat Bombs
- This recipe can be made in small truffle molds or as a fudge in an 8 x 8 baking pan.
- Use this truffle mold for perfectly round truffles.
- If you’re using silicone truffle molds, you do not need to prep them.
- If you’re using a baking pan, line the pan with parchment paper with enough paper to cover the bottom and sides of the pan.
- You may need to check how many carbs are in the peanut butter you're using as it can very between brands.
- These fat bombs are meant to be kept frozen. Not only do they hold together better, but they also taste good this way---and they keep you from scarfing the whole lot down in one sitting. Or that's the theory anyway.
- If you're allergic to peanut butter, use almond butter. You can also try this same recipe with cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter if you prefer.
- Be sure to check out my maple peanut butter mousse and my peanut butter chocolate bars if you are a peanut butter fan.
- I also use peanut butter in my Kenyan Kunde recipe, as well as in my West African stew recipe.
Looking for More Fat Bomb Recipes?
- Keto Truffles - Deliciously chocolate fat bombs that are perfect for chocolate lovers!
- Raspberry Cream Bombs - A great fruit-based fat bomb.
- Avocado Lime Popsicles - Delightfully light and refreshing.
- Keto Sweet Cream Truffles - A sweet delight to kill any sweet tooth craving.
- Chocolate Keto Pudding - Silky smooth, chocolatey, gluten-free,and low carb.
So whether you're looking for a fat bomb or just a great peanut butter loaded snack, you're sure to enjoy these Peanut Butter Fat Bomb. Let me know if you enjoyed them in the comments.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
- 1/2 cup Butter
- 2 tablespoons Powdered Swerve
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter, butter, and Swerve.
- Heat in 30 second increments, stirring frequently, until the mixture has melted. Stir well until all the Swerve if properly melted.
- Pour into a 24-cavity truffle mold or into the prepared baking pan. Place in the freezer for 2-4 hours until the truffles are set. At this point you can unmold the truffles, place them in a plastic bag and store in the freezer until you're ready to eat them.
- If using a baking pan, cut into 24 squares and store the squares in the freezer until you are ready to eat them.
Tips and Tricks for Making Peanut Butter Fat Bombs
- This recipe can be made in small truffle molds or as a fudge in an 8 x 8 baking pan.
- Use this truffle mold for perfectly round truffles.
- If you’re using silicone truffle molds, you do not need to prep them.
- If you’re using a baking pan, line the pan with parchment paper with enough paper to cover the bottom and sides of the pan.
- You may need to check how many carbs are in the peanut butter you're using as it can very between brands.
- These fat bombs are meant to be kept frozen. Not only do they hold together better, but they also taste good this way---and they keep you from scarfing the whole lot down in one sitting. Or that's the theory anyway.
- If you're allergic to peanut butter, use almond butter. You can also try this same recipe with cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter if you prefer.
- Be sure to check out my maple peanut butter mousse and my peanut butter chocolate bars if you are a peanut butter fan.
- I also use peanut butter in my Kenyan Kunde recipe, as well as in my West African stew recipe.
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Nutrition
Originally Published March 8, 2020
Don't forget to check out my other Keto cookbooks.
Keto Instant Pot, Keto Fat Bombs, Sweets, & Treats, and Easy keto in 30 minutes.
Liz
Instructions
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter, butter, and Swerve.
I assume we also add the vanilla extract here? Instructions don’t mention the extract at all
Luke marshall
I admit I was skeptical that these would be palatable at first but they are delicious I’m so glad I found this recipe as I’ve been on keto for 3 weeks now and have been struggling a little with sugar cravings and hunger these beauties satisfied both, thank you 🙏
Robin Pasqualino
I havent tested after being frozen but it was very tasty rt out of microwave i added sugar free choc cips and a bag of mixed nuts cant wait to try i even used this peanut butter i bought with flax didnt like as peanut butter
Robin Pasqualino
I havent tested after being frozen but it was very tasty rt out of microwave i added sugar free choc cips and a bag of mixed nuts cant wait to try
Veronica
Could you tell me the weight of each serving according to your recipe? I’m using a different mold and would find it helpful To have this information. Thank you!
Jo Anne Horn
Well I am not a baker so no truffle pans. My 8X8 baking pan is actually 9X9. Anyway there was only a very thin layer which did not even cover the bottom. Did you perhaps double the recipe for that pan? Also as I was trying to make a flat space in my freezer, things went awry and my “batter” went in the trash! No wonder I hate anything kitchen related. I know I will love them when I try again another day. Wonder if mini muffin tins filled part way may work better. No wait, those would stick. I have silicon egg bite tray for IP. Maybe that will work!! 😆
Jimmie
I’ve made these several times. I love them! They remind me of peanut butter fudge. I use parchment paper to line a 5x7 Pyrex storage dish. The kind that has a plastic lid. The fat bombs are about 3/4” thick. I put the container in the freezer. Once frozen, I lift the bomb out with the parchment paper, let it soften slightly, cut in squares, put the parchment with bombs back in the Pyrex and store in the freezer. This makes it easy to pull out a couple at a time. I usually cut into about 30 bombs. These taste great. I’m going to try adding 1 T roughly chopped Lily’s semi-sweet chocolate chips. This will add about 3 net carbs to the entire recipe.
Mary Hattie
What peanut butter did you use? I'm excited to try these!! Just not sure which peanut butter would be best
Jimmie
I used normal Peter Pan creamy peanut butter. The way I make it, it has about 16 net carbs, not including the sweetener. I use Swerve confection sugar. These carbs do not cause blood sugar stikes and do not need to be considered.