If you love the taste of coconut, you are really going to love these! Strawberries, coconut oil, coconut cream and shredded coconut are the key ingredients in these fat bombs.
Bursting with deliciousness, this Keto fat bomb recipe not only gives you the extra healthy fat your body craves, they also make desserts and snacks the whole family will love.
This is another fabulous snack recipe doing the rounds of social media. You might have even seen them yourself as they are trending ALL over Facebook and TikTok becoming viral.
Who doesn’t love the combination of strawberry and coconut?! Each is great, but they are better together. They are a match made in heaven, and you can still enjoy the marriage without all of those pesky carbs getting in the way.
Berry nice, coconutty and slightly sweet and yes, the name for these babies are Fat Bombs. With the popularity of the Keto diet, fat bombs have become the ultimate keto candy.
As a long term fitness professional who is immersed in the health and wellness field, it’s fun to keep tabs on the latest trends. Traditionally, many trends over the last decade or more have (unfortunately) revolved around elimination diets in which certain foods or food groups are restricted or eliminated entirely. Think grains, dairy, carbs, fats, meat and so on.
In their place came foods marketed as low-calorie, low-fat, low-this, low-that were usually interpreted by novice consumers to mean “healthy”, right?
However, we are now finally starting to see a paradigm shift. People are beginning to change their mindset around food and paying closer attention to not only the nutrition label, but also the ingredients.
Consumers are becoming more interested in ADDING more nutritious ingredients to their diet, as opposed to eliminating foods or entire food groups.
What perhaps is even more exciting is that fat is no longer demonized. Items like coconut oil, avocado oil, and nut flours are being used more widely for their nutritional benefits with less emphasis on their caloric value.
Healthy fats are in and the demon sugar is out due to sending your blood sugar levels on an unhealthy roller coaster ride every time you eat it. This is one of the most important things causing an epidemic of obesity and “lifestyle” preventable diseases.
What Are Fat Bombs?
If you know anyone following a keto (low carb, low sugar) lifestyle, I can almost guarantee they are whipping up fat bombs on the regular! They are a very popular craze for a reason and they are here to stay!
Low carb, keto, no-bake treats such as fat bombs are typically made with ingredients such as nut/seed butters, coconut cream, coconut butter or oil, cream cheese, butter, heavy cream, mascarpone cheese, olive oil, dark chocolate, avocado and little to no sugar to name a few.
They are called fat bombs because they incorporate healthy fats into desserts and snacks to keep you satiated between meals. They are easily portion controlled, and the richness of the healthy fats is very satiating to the taste buds. Oh, and did I mention they are easy to make? They only take a few minutes, so they are great to keep in mind for those times when you need a really fast dessert or sweet healthy treat.
Are Fat Bombs Healthy?
I know people have very different views on how much fat to eat in a day, so while my own diet is pretty high in healthy fat it will of course depend on your own personal views and dietary needs.
Unlike many other fruits that are high in carbs, coconuts are mostly fiber and fat. Even better, the fat found in coconuts is MCT (medium-chain-triglycerides), which promotes a feeling of fullness and has been linked to other healthy benefits. These treats are not only high in heart-healthy fat, they are also completely free of refined carbohydrates and sugar, and the fat helps you to feel full and satisfied with just a small amount. So it’s not like cookies or candy where you could eat a ton and yet somehow still be just as hungry as before you started.
People trying to reduce their sugar intake often complain about the lack of sweets in their quest to get healthier. That’s because a low-carb way of eating is very focused on eliminating harmful sugar from your diet. But there are options for that lingering sweet tooth in your life.
Fat bombs are the perfect snack for anyone who tends to like desserts that are rich and delicious but not super sweet. Since they are so low in sugar, they are great for eating any time of the day, either on their own or as part of a meal – breakfast, afternoon, post-workout, or as a nighttime healthy snack instead of potato chips or ice cream.
You will discover these fat bombs are BURSTING with flavor! The way the strawberries blend so perfectly with the coconut makes them taste like something really naughty. Except they fill you up and don’t make your blood sugar levels go wacko! As with anything, moderation is key for these, but they are so filling that it’s much easier to feel satisfied even after just a small amount.
They are the perfect little craving busters and sweet tooth tamers. Enjoy one after dinner or lunch to lessen your chance of succumbing to that bag of chocolate chips that has been sitting in the pantry (or the tub of ice cream in the freezer that is calling you!)
If you have never tried keto fat bombs before, they are…well…da bomb!
Strawberry Coconut Fat Bombs – (Keto & Low Carb)
Ingredients
- 1 13.5 oz can coconut cream, full fat (solid part only) *see note below
- 1 cup strawberries, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Note: Place the can of coconut cream in the fridge or freezer for at least 1-2 hours before making these bars to allow coconut cream to separate.Open chilled can and scoop out the cream that has separated and set hard on the top. Save the remaining coconut water to use in a smoothie, drink, or discard.Add the hardened coconut cream, strawberries, coconut, mascarpone, coconut oil, honey and vanilla extract to a food processor and blend until well combined. Be careful not to over process as its nice to have texture variance and different sized “bits” in your fat bombs.Using a mini cookie scoop, scoop out the mix into silicone molds, mini muffin cups or ice cube trays.Note: This recipe makes 20 fat bombs, so the serving size will depend on what kind of mold you use.If you use a 12-muffin tray and only fill up 10 of the muffin cups, then each fat bomb will be 2 servings. If you use a candy mold or an ice cube tray with 20 compartments, then each fat bomb will only be 1 serving.Top with shredded coconut and press down gently, so it will stick. Freeze for 30-45 minutes or until set. Store leftovers in the fridge, but are best kept in the freezer.
If you are looking for more delicious, healthy, no bake desserts and treats to help you reach your health, wellness and fitness goals, you will love my collection here: Blended Bites
