Keto Fat Bombs
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My keto fat bombs recipe is QUICK and yields soft, chewy treats that make the perfect snack or late-night dessert. They’re low-carb, filling, and customizable!
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If I’m ever being cranky or short-tempered, my family knows a snack will calm me down. There’s no snack I look forward to more than my keto fat bombs!
For this recipe, I wanted to keep it diet-friendly, so I used a mix of nuts for healthy fats, plus almond butter for richness (and more healthy fats), and a dash of chia seeds for fiber and texture. The results have been a hit (even my non-keto family members love them), and I can’t wait to share my recipe with you!
What are fat bombs?
Also known as keto balls, they’re sugar-free sweet treats made up of healthy fats (like cream cheese, coconut oil, or nut butter), mix-ins, and sugar-free sweeteners.
Why I love this recipe
- SO satiating. The main ingredient is heart-healthy fats, which help me stay full and curb my sugar cravings.
- Endless ways to customize. I gave you the base recipe plus 7 flavor combinations, though you could easily create dozens more!
- Healthy. Each bite is only 2 grams of net carbs, and they’re naturally gluten-free and vegan.
- Addictive texture. They’re chewy, doughy, and soft.
- Grab-and-go. When I’m running out the door, I always make it a point to grab one or two for a quick snack…and a little sweet treat.
Key Ingredients
- Pecans and almonds. These are my preferred nuts, but any type of nuts could be used. Use toasted and salted nuts if you want salty-sweet bombs.
- Almond butter. To bind the mixture and add more fat and richness. I love my homemade almond butter, but any smooth, drippy almond butter will do.
- Sweetener. Use regular powdered sugar or sugar-free sweetener for a low-calorie option. I also tested this recipe with granulated sugar, and it was a bit gritty for my taste, but you’re welcome to use it.
- Chia seeds. To hold the bombs together and add a little fiber.
- Milk. I used a splash of unsweetened almond milk to bind everything together.
How to make keto fat bombs
Step 1- Blend the nuts. Add the nuts to a blender and blend until it reaches a crumbly consistency.
Step 2- Mix. Add all ingredients (except the milk) to the blender and pulse until smooth. Add milk and blend until it reaches a firm dough consistency.
Step 3- Chill. Pour the mixture into a bowl and chill until firm.
Step 4- Shape. Scoop the dough into individual balls and place them in a shallow container.
Arman’s recipe tips
- Don’t skip the chill time! I know it seems like an extra step, but I promise your patience will be worth it. The more chill time the dough gets, the firmer and chewier the bombs will become.
- Make them nut-free. Use tahini or sunflower seed butter.
- Toss the balls in sweetener for a little extra crunch.
- Portion the bites. Use a silicone mold or a mini muffin tin with muffin liners. Heck, I’ve even used an ice cube tray before!
Variations
My family actually enjoy these fat bombs as a sweet treat post dinner, so to keep things interesting, I like to change up the base flavor.
- Chocolate peanut butter fat bombs. Add 2 tablespoons cocoa powder and swap the almond butter for natural peanut butter.
- Chocolate chip cookie dough. Use almonds as the base and fold in 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips.
- Lemon. Add 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract.
- Dark chocolate strawberry. Add 1/4 cup of cocoa powder and 1 tablespoon of freeze-dried strawberries.
- Peanut butter cup. Swap out the nuts for peanuts and add 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder.
- Cookies and cream. Use almonds as the base and add 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon of cocoa powder.
- Salted chocolate. Add 2 tablespoons cocoa powder and a pinch of sea salt.
Frequently asked questions
While there is no set number, I find 2 to 3 fat bombs throughout the day keep hunger at bay and prevent sugar and carb cravings.
While they’re higher in fat than other snacks, they’re sugar-free and very low-carb, meaning they can help stabilize blood sugar levels and leave you feeling satisfied for longer.
Keto Fat Bombs
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Ingredients
- 1 cup pecans
- 1/2 cup almonds
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/2 cup keto powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoon chia seeds
- 2 tablespoon milk * See notes
Instructions
- In a high-speed blender or food processor, add your pecans and almonds and blend well, until a crumbly texture remains.
- Add your almond butter, sweetener and chia seeds and continue to blend, until completely combined. Regularly scrape down the sides. Add in your milk of choice and blend again. If the batter is too crumbly, add extra milk.
- Transfer your dough into a mixing bowl. Cover and place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, to firm up.
- Remove from the fridge and using either a cookie scoop or your hands, form 12 balls and place on a lined plate or shallow container.
Notes
Nutrition
More keto snack recipes
- Keto crackers
- Keto chips
- Keto candied pecans
- Keto gummies
- Or any of my keto snacks
Originally published April 2022, updated and republished November 2024
Wow, these are great. We are starting our Keto journey and these make it possible.
That’s so nice to hear Hannah. Good luck on your journey!
I love these. Keep making them over and over as is, but leave some larger nut chunks for crunch. Yummy!!
I love these. Make them over and over. Thank you!!
I had saved the link to 4 Ingredient Lemon Keto Fat Bombs which I made into Lemon Squares in 2020, and they were a HIT that Easter!! I decided to make them again for 2025 Easter, but the link does not take me to the 4 Ingredient Lemon Keto Fat Bombs, but instead to Keto Fat Bombs…not the same recipe!! Do you still have your recipe to share with me? I’m down to the last minute!! I hope you can help me!! They were so good. Lemon squares are my favorite!!
Hi Margey- yes I do- I’ve emailed it to you! Let me know if you haven’t received it.
Under variations it says for the peanut butter cut to swap out the cashews for peanuts and add 1 TBS of Cocoa powder.
I am confused, there are no cashews in recipe? it it the almonds or the pecans that get swapped out?
I’m so sorry, Susan- I’ve fixed it now. It should have said nuts, not cashews!
Trying to print recipe to try.
Hahaha very nice name-keto fat bombs! Just still didnt hear about keto sugar.
So delicious!!! And easy! I sometimes roll them in coconut. My go to fat bomb now that the whole family loves – thank you 🙏
Thanks so much, Lauren. I’m so glad it’s been a hit with the family! 🙂
Amazingly delicious! So easy to make.
Perfect recipe! Thank you 😋
love them
I’ve made a chocolate peanut butter version using natural peanut butter and cocoa powder and also made this recipe and added finely chopped dried cranberries and lemon extract. Both are delicious. So easy to make and they curb that snack craving or sweet need.
Oh I love the addition of cranberries and lemon extract- I’ll have to try that out myself.
Thanks for taking the time to leave a lovely review and rating, Caitlin 🙂
These are really good! Thanks for the recipe!
You are welcome, Alicia! Thanks for taking the time to leave a lovely review and rating.
I did this recipe exactly as written. But they turned out way too sweet! Like sickly sweet. I used 1/2 cup of keto powdered sugar like it said. You didn’t mean granulated did you? This was my first time making keto fat bombs and it wasn’t a great experience. 😭😭😭
Hi Taneil- that’s odd! What brand keto powdered sugar did you use? If it’s homemade, which sweetener? That can impact how sweet these turn out to be 🙂
I ❤️ LOVE your recipes!!
But please add metric option for ingredients for your European followers..🙏🏼
Yes, we will be adding it across the board- I’ll update this one shortly with them 🙂