These Healthy keto energy bites taste just like your favorite brownies! They are So easy to make and are filled with healthy fats from ghee and cocoa butter. These paleo friendly fat bombs are always a hit and they store and travel really well. Perfect for keto meal planning.
This was one of those last minute recipes that I threw together one day and it worked so remarkably well, they became an instant success. I decided I had to give these tasty energy bites their very own recipe.
Technically, these brownie fat bombs are not dairy free as they contain ghee, which is a form of clarified butter. But it is considered paleo and almost dairy-free, as it has no lactose in it and is appropriate for those who have any kind of dairy intolerance.
Fat bombs can be a great energy snack that helps you stick to your macros. I find that when I am on the go or traveling a lot, having an easy energy bite like these brownie fat bombs can ward off temptation and keep me on track.
These rich fudgy chocolate fat bombs are essentially flourless no bake brownies. And they are full of healthy fats from both the ghee and the cocoa butter. Coming in at less than 5g total carbs and 17g of fat per serving, they really are an ideal keto snack.
See below for recipe and instructions!!! HAPPY BAKING!!!
Ingredients
1/4 cup ghee
1 ounce cocoa butter
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
6 tbsp raw cacao powder
1/3 cup powdered Swerve Sweetener
2 tbsp water
1/3 cup almond butter
1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
In a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, melt the ghee and cocoa butter together.
Whisk in the cacao/cocoa powder, sweetener, vanilla extract and salt. The mixture should be thin and smooth.
Add the water and whisk until the mixture thickens - it will seize, this is normal. It should be the consistency of thick chocolate frosting.
Using a rubber spatula to stir in the nut butter until the mixture resembles cookie dough in consistency. Stir in the chopped nuts.
Roll into 16 balls (about 1 inch each) and refrigerate until firm.
Nutrition
Serving: 2fat bombs | Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.3g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16.7g | Fiber: 2.6g
