Chocolate Almond Butter Fat Bombs
You only need 5 ingredient for these 'to-die-for' fat bombs that are ridiculously EASY to make. Almond butter, coconut butter, cocoa, honey and vanilla! A perfect combination of a satisfying treat without the guilt!Chocolatey, 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.
Servings 12
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut butter,store bought or homemade sugar free recipe below in notes
- 1 cup almond butter
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- If you are going to be making the homemade sugar-free coconut butter, make this first so you have it ready when you go to make the delicious sweet treats. Recipe below in notes.Over low heat, in a sauce pan, gently warm the coconut butter and almond butter together until melted. Mix until well combined. Add almond butter, cocoa powder, honey and vanilla and whisk until well incorporated and smooth. Spoon the mixture into silicon snack or bar molds of your choice (I use 12 silicone muffin cups), or you can spread it into a glass dish and then cut it into chunks later.Chill in the freezer or fridge for an hour or until firm.Store in an airtight container in your fridge or freezer.
Notes
If you are anywhere near the health food or fitness circles, you have no doubt heard of coconut oil by now.
But have you ever heard of coconut butter? Oh my gosh is it good. It tastes like the most delicious, decadent, oh-so-bad-for-you treat.
Except, it’s not. It’s actually good for you. In fact, coconut butter packs a boatload of benefits:
It’s rich in lauric acid, which boosts immunity and destroys harmful bacteria, viruses, and funguses.
It actually boosts your metabolism, which aids in weight loss and increases energy levels.
Its a superb ingredient for protecting and replenishing the hair and skin.
It’s packed with healthy fats, so you feel full longer.
It’s full of essential amino acids, calcium, and magnesium.
Basically, coconut butter is just plain awesome.
It’s so creamy, buttery, naturally sweet and full of nutrients, and it’s hard to believe that this tasty Homemade Coconut Butter from scratch is made with one ingredient!
You may not know this, but a jar of high-quality coconut butter can be expensive.
Yes, that is one of the reasons that you should make you own - it’s unbelievably easy.
Besides being incredibly good for you, coconut butter greatly enhances the creamy texture of desserts, smoothies, ice creams, fudge and hot beverages. Even a spoonful out of the jar is not a bad thing.
Once you start using it, you will find many other ways to sneak it into your diet.
Go here for the easy peasy recipe: Homemade Sugar-Free Coconut Butter
