The popularity of the keto diet means there are tons of healthy recipes that are low carb but high in healthy fats. These healthy treats fill in a gap as it can be hard to find snacks and desserts that satisfy your sweet tooth without thwarting your getting into ‘better-shape’ efforts. But fat bombs are diet-friendly desserts that can actually help you shed more pounds when part of a healthy eating plan.
It’s no wonder that fat bombs are all the rage on Instagram these days. 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 the internet becoming viral.
Here’s the best part: You don’t even have to be on a full-blown keto diet to enjoy these healthy treats. You can share with anyone who wants a more nutritious version of a truffle, fudge, or even a peanut butter cup. How sweet is that?
These coconut dream cups are to die for, especially if you love coconut and chocolate like I do. This recipe is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth cravings while still being super healthy! This recipe makes some of my most cherished low carb snacks of all time. They are sweet, creamy, decadent and delightful.
The cups are made with coconut butter and filled with a creamy chocolate ganache that melts in your mouth. Bursting with deliciousness, this recipe not only gives you the extra healthy fat your body craves, they also make desserts and snacks the whole family will love.
Who doesn’t love the combination of chocolate 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.
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 butter and 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.
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 higher fat snacks and treats considered 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 low in 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.
Higher in fat snacks are the perfect treat 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 coconut cups are BURSTING with flavor! The way the chocolate blends 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 what they are calling “keto fat bombs” before, they are…well…da bomb!
Coconut Dream Protein Cups
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup coconut butter, store bought or recipe below in notes, softened,
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup protein or collagen peptides powder
- 6 tablespoons full fat coconut milk or cream
- 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Note: If your coconut butter is not soft, melt it by putting the jar in a saucepan, cover with water and heat it slowly until it melts completely.Add two teaspoons of softened coconut butter into the bottom of 12 paper cup molds or silicone muffin molds and refrigerate. Melt the chocolate chips next.Place chocolate chips in medium dish and microwave with 15 second bursts stirring between each one until melted and smooth.Or use double boiler method - (pot of boiling water with a bowl resting on top) melt the chocolate chips and the coconut oil together.Once melted, stir in the protein powder, coconut milk, honey, cocoa and vanilla extract.Add one teaspoon of the chocolate ganache to the center of the chilled coconut butter and refrigerate until chocolate is set.Remove from fridge and add one more teaspoon of the chocolate to the center and refrigerate until set.*Note: You can add two teaspoons of chocolate all at once, however if you do this the chocolate will spread to the sides and you will see the line of chocolate on the sides of the cups.Top it with two teaspoons of coconut butter and refrigerate until set.Garnish with coconut flakes and serve.Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
If you are looking for more delicious, healthy, protein-rich, no bake desserts and treats to help you reach your health, wellness and fitness goals, you will love my collection here: Blended Bites
