A fat bomb is a little bite or snack that is: High in healthy fats and low in other macros (protein and carbohydrates) At least 85 percent fat Sweet or savory Low carb fat bombs are especially popular for a keto diet plan, but anyone can benefit from them.

What do chocolate fat bombs taste like?

Chocolate fat bombs taste a lot like a chocolate truffle. They are sweet, smooth, and chocolaty, with a crunch from the nuts on top.

Fat bombs with coconut oil or MCT oil have lots of benefits, including: Keeping you full longer[*] Promoting ketosis if you are on a keto diet They contain lauric acid, which has antibacterial, antimicrobial and antiviral properties.[*, *] Support metabolism and healthy weight[*, *, *] Improve memory and even athletic performance[*, *] Stabilize blood sugar and improve insulin sensitivity[*, *] Of course, homemade fat bombs have the greatest benefit if you follow a keto lifestyle. But even if you don’t, they can help you get healthy fats and stay full longer.

Fat Bomb Recipe: Keto Chocolate Fat Bombs

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These easy chocolate fat bombs remind me so much of truffles! They are rich and chocolaty, a little sweet and a little salty, with a crunch from chopped nuts. Of all the different flavors that you could make a keto fat bomb recipe, this one is my favorite.

My go-to sweetener for making keto fat bombs is Besti Powdered Sweetener. It leaves a smooth texture, but more importantly, tastes just like sugar, and unlike erythritol, it has no cooling aftertaste and won’t crystallize when you store your fat bomb recipes.

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What Is A Fat Bomb?

A fat bomb is a little bite or snack that is:

High in healthy fats and low in other macros (protein and carbohydrates)
At least 85 percent fat
Sweet or savory

Low carb fat bombs are especially popular for a keto diet plan, but anyone can benefit from them.

Quick chocolate fat bomb recipe overview:

What do chocolate fat bombs taste like? Chocolate fat bombs taste a lot like a chocolate truffle. They are sweet, smooth, and chocolaty, with a crunch from the nuts on top.
Is it easy to make? Yes, these are super simple to make! Just blitz the ingredients in a food processor and freeze until solid.
How much time will I need? You need just 10 minutes to prepare this keto fat bomb recipe, then 30 minutes to let it set in the freezer.

Ingredients For Chocolate Fat Bombs

This section will explain how to choose ingredients for the best fat bombs, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.

Macadamia nuts – They have the highest fat content and highest levels of healthy monounsaturated fat out of all the keto nuts out there! Plus, they make your keto fat bombs ultra creamy, almost buttery, in a good way. I recommend using salted macadamia nuts, but if yours are unsalted, simply add some sea salt to taste. It really brings out the flavor!

TIP: You can use other nuts if you want. Other high fat nuts like almonds or pecans should also work.

Coconut oil – Coconut oil has tons of benefits (and is responsible for most of the list of fat bomb benefits in the FAQs below!), plus it makes your fat bombs smooth and creamy. And of course, it’s responsible for a good dose of the healthy fats.
MCT oil – MCT oil is great for keto for the same reasons as bulletproof coffee, but you can also swap this for more coconut oil if you like. This will make firmer chocolate fat bombs, so is a good option if you plan to take them on the go.
Cocoa powder – Make sure it’s unsweetened.
Besti Powdered Monk Fruit Allulose Blend – This is the best sweetener to keep your fat bombs smooth, not gritty, with no cooling effect or aftertaste. You can also use plain powdered allulose or powdered erythritol.

TIP: Don’t use granulated or liquid sweeteners. A granulated sweetener will be grainy, and a liquid one will make the fat bombs too runny.

Vanilla extract – This is optional, but add it if you have it.

How To Make Fat Bombs

This section will show you how to make fat bombs with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below.

Process nuts. Pulse the macadamia nuts in a food processor or high power blender, until they are broken down into small pieces.

Chopped macadamia nuts in food processor

Make nut butter. Add MCT oil, melted coconut oil, and vanilla. Puree until you get a runny nut butter consistency.

Add chocolate and Besti. Add the cocoa powder and sweetener gradually, pureeing after each addition, until smooth.

Batter for chocolate fat bombs in food processor

Freeze. Pour or spoon the batter into a mini muffin tin lined with parchment paper cups. Sprinkle with chopped macadamias on top, then place in the freezer until solid.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you’re wondering why you should eat fat bombs, how many to eat, or how they can fit in with fasting, I’ve got answers for you!

Why eat fat bombs?

Fat bombs with coconut oil or MCT oil have lots of benefits, including:

Keeping you full longer [*]
Promoting ketosis if you are on a keto diet
They contain lauric acid, which has antibacterial, antimicrobial and antiviral properties. [*, *]
Support metabolism and healthy weight [*, *, *]
Improve memory and even athletic performance [*, *]
Stabilize blood sugar and improve insulin sensitivity [*, *]

Of course, homemade fat bombs have the greatest benefit if you follow a keto lifestyle. But even if you don’t, they can help you get healthy fats and stay full longer.

How many fat bombs should you eat in a day?

How many fat bombs per day will depend on your individual macros, but generally 1 or 2 per day is a good limit. You don’t want to fill so many of your carbs and calories that you don’t have room for nutritious keto vegetables and proteins.

Do fat bombs break a fast?

Yes, since fat bombs contain calories, they do break a fast. You can learn more about intermittent fasting here.

Storage Instructions

You can store these keto fat bombs either in the fridge or the freezer, but the freezer is best. They do melt fairly easily, because of the MCT oil.

You can take them on the go if you want to, just pack them with an ice pack.

Or, make the fat bombs with coconut oil only (replace the MCT oil with more coconut oil). They won’t melt as easily that way.

More Keto Fat Bomb Recipes

Many of my keto desserts are actually easy fat bombs in disguise! Try these:

Peanut Butter Buckeyes – Cute, easy, and so satisfying.
Cheesecake Bites – Keto mini cheesecakes make the perfect treat with plenty of fat.
Keto Truffles – With lots of fun topping options included.
Keto Energy Balls – Peanut butter, chocolate, and maple, what’s not to love?

Tools To Make Fat bombs

Food Processor – This tool makes easy work of breaking down the macadamias for our keto fat bombs.
Mini Muffin Pan – Great for all those two bite treats, including this one.
Mini Parchment Liners – Baked and frozen goods just slide right out of the liner! No more mess or leaving half of your treat stuck to the muffin cup.

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2 cup Macadamia nuts (dry roasted, salted) ▢
2 tbsp Coconut oil (measured solid, then melted) ▢
2 tbsp MCT oil (or more coconut oil for firmer fat bombs) ▢
1 tsp Vanilla extract (optional) ▢
1/3 cup Besti Powdered Monk Fruit Allulose Blend ▢
1/4 cup Dutch processed cocoa powder ▢
3 tbsp Macadamia nuts (crushed) ▢

Instructions

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Pulse/puree macadamia nuts into a food processor or high power blender, until mostly broken down into small pieces.
Add MCT oil, melted coconut oil, and vanilla. Continue to puree until nut butter forms. (Try to get it smooth, but if you can't get rid of some stray pieces, that's okay!) Scrape down the sides as necessary.
Add the cocoa powder and sweetener gradually, a couple tablespoons at a time. Puree after each addition, until smooth.
Line a mini muffin pan with parchment liners. Pour or spoon the batter evenly into each liner, filling to the top.
Sprinkle crushed macadamia nuts on top of fat bombs.
Freeze for at least 30 minutes, until solid.

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Recipe Notes

Use salted macadamia nuts. If yours are unsalted, add some sea salt to taste.

Serving size: 1 fat bomb

Nutrition Facts

Amount per serving. Serving size in recipe notes above.

Calories 122

Fat 13g

Protein 1g

Total Carbs 2g

Net Carbs 1g

Fiber 1g

Sugar 0g

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Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keywords: chocolate, dairy-free, fat bomb, gluten-free, keto, low carb, macadamia, paleo, sugar-free, vegetarian

Calories: 122 kcal

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210 Comments

Brian
1 February 14, 2022Reply

I honestly can’t see myself making any other fat bomb at this time. These are very good and easy I’ve probably made them 6 times now. Thank you for the recipe!!!
Helene Bahnman
1 January 2, 2022Reply

These are really good. I used pecans instead of macadamia nuts, as that is what I had on hand. Macadamia nuts are hard to find in our stores here in Canada.
Rhoda
0 September 26, 2023Reply

These are delicious! They are so satisfying. Now I won’t be reaching for sugary treats!
CL
0 September 19, 2023Reply

Can I make this without any sweetners?
- Wholesome Yum D
  0 September 20, 2023Reply
  
  Hi, I have never tried that and I am not sure the recipe would turn out if the sweetener was omitted.
Vel
0 August 22, 2023Reply

How much almond flour did you use? Thx in advance
- Wholesome Yum D
  0 August 23, 2023Reply
  
  Hi Vel, There is no almond flour in this recipe.
Amy
0 July 26, 2023Reply

Super easy and delicious. I used almond flour because I have an abundance of it. Will definitely try with other nuts!
Rick
0 April 29, 2023Reply

I was invited to dinner for Mexican food, was thinking of making these with chili and cinnamon added. Any thoughts?
- Wholesome Yum D
  0 May 1, 2023Reply
  
  Hi Rick, I have never tried that, but if you do, please let me know the results.
Carrie
0 February 26, 2023Reply

Just made these using solely coconut oil and used pecans. Finally, a way to reach my fat macros and get my chocolate fix! Next time I will make a double batch to fill up both my molds. I have been eyeing up some of the Palehacks keto fat bombs but they don’t look as quick to make and seem to have more carbs. Actually, most of her recipes have extra carbs, they are doable on keto but take up quite a bit of carb macros. I find I rely on your website more than the app, I just haven’t gotten the full benefit of the app for some reason I find it hard to follow a meal plan and do the prep. I am trying to dabble in the app though. I have also tried the sensa app which I really like but don’t know how to track things like the low-carb oatmeal for my macros. I would like to know my macros in grams or ounces for protein anyway as I can measure my portions, I would like to apply it to my fat as well. Sometimes I am in a big calorie deficit because I run out of carbs and don’t really know what to eat to get to my target goal. Plus getting enough fat is challenging that is why I am so thrilled with these bombs.