Lemon Raspberry Protein Fat Bombs
Freeze-dried raspberries give these fat bombs such a burst of berry flavor and sweetness! These are keto-friendly treats made with coconut butter, freeze-dried raspberries and a hit of protein. You will love this creamy truffle-like combination.
Servings 6
Ingredients
Lemon Layer
- 1/2 cup coconut butter – store bought or recipe below in notes
- 1/4 cup protein or collagen peptides powder, plain or vanilla
- 1 lemon, juice and zest
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
Raspberry Layer
- 1/2 cup coconut butter – store bought or recipe below in notes
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried raspberries
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 cup any milk
Instructions
- Place 6 paper liners in a muffin pan or use a silicon muffin pan or mold for easy removal.
Lemon Layer
- Soften the coconut butter by placing the jar in some hot water. Or a give the jar a couple of 10 second bursts in the microwave.In a small bowl stir together the lemon layer ingredients.Divide the lemon mixture between 6 muffin cups, to about ½ full.Place in fridge while you make the raspberry layer.
Raspberry Layer
- As above, soften the coconut butter by placing the jar in some hot water. Or a give the jar a couple of 10 second bursts in the microwave.Add all of raspberry layer ingredients to a food processor and blend until smooth.Divide the mixture among the muffin cups, adding the raspberry mixture on top of the lemon layer pressing down to combine the two. Store in an airtight container, frozen for up to 1 month or covered and chilled for up to 7 days.
Notes
Homemade Coconut Butter
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'll find many other ways to sneak it into your diet.
Go here for the recipe: Homemade Coconut Butter
