I’ve been on a quasi keto kick lately and dabbling in some low-carb dessert action. (Mostly eating keto chocolate. Thanks Lily’s.) After such a great response for the White Chocolate Raspberry Fat Bombs I shared last year, I wanted to make another kind of fat bomb — a chocolate version.
Keto chocolate treats are super easy to make, too. You can have these ready to eat in under an hour!
What’s a fat bomb?
A keto fat bomb little low-carb treat that’s FILLED with healthy fats — usually coconut oil, cacao butter, etc. They’re a good way to enjoy a little something sweet while boosting your healthy fats.
Since I’m also on a chocolate-tahini kick lately I wanted to make a keto chocolate fat bomb that tasted kind of like a peanut butter cup — but without the peanuts.
Turns out tahini + chocolate creates a peanut butter-chocolate flavor.
And since tahini is made from sesame seeds, it’s nut-free! It’s a great option for those who have peanut (or any nut) allergies. If you don’t have a problem with nuts, you can use any kind of nut butter in these.
Store-bought chocolate is one of the things that is hardest to let go of if you’re eating low-carb — even high quality dark chocolate, because 99% of it is sweetened with sugar. I love using high quality cacao powder, like Anthony’s. (I learned recently that COCOA powder is roasted and CACAO powder is raw, keeping more of the nutrients in tact.)
Thankfully it’s easier to find low-carb friendly chocolate. Lily’s is my favorite!
Why You’ll Love This Keto Fat Bomb Recipe
Peanut butter has a few carbs, but this recipe uses tahini (sesame butter). Did you know tahini takes on a peanut butter taste when you pair it with chocolate? Crazy, right?
I love having these on hand as a quick, healthy, filling snack when my sugar cravings hit. There are a couple key ingredients you’ll need, but I’ll show you where to find them and how to make these perfect everytime.
Fat Bombs Recipe Ingredients
- Cacao butter
- Cacao baking chocolate
- Coconut oil
- Tahini (sesame butter)
- Low-carb powdered sweetener, like Swerve confectioners sweetener
- Flaky sea salt
How to Make a Keto Fat Bomb
- Melt the cacao butter, chocolate, and coconut oil together in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Whisk in the tahini and sweetener.
- Line a mini muffin tin with liners. Divide the chocolate-tahini mixture among the cups.
- Chill for at least 20-30 minutes or until firm.
- Store chilled.
Keto Fat Bomb Tips
- Use cacao butter to keep these more solid at room temperature. If you use all coconut oil they’ll get mushy quickly at room temperature.
- Be sure to stir the mixture often while melting so it doesn’t scorch. Use a low heat setting on the stove.
Keto Fat Bombs Recipe Variations
Try my other fat bomb recipe! You’ll love it: White Chocolate Raspberry Fat Bombs
Swap out the tahini for any type of nut butter.
Add a pinch of cinnamon or clove for a different flavor.
More Keto Chocolate Dessert Recipes on Perry’s Plate
Keto Chocolate Nuggets are a copycat version of the ones sold at Costco! I love these for a nut-free chocolate treat.
Homemade Keto Chocolate Peppermint Bark is a delicious low-carb treat for the holidays!
White Chocolate Raspberry Fat Bombs — Whether or not you feel that white chocolate is actually chocolate (sadly, it’s not), this other keto fat bomb recipe is super delicious and you should give it a try as well.
Low-Carb Chocolate Chip Cookies with Sea Salt — These are the best low carb cookies I’ve ever had. Don’t leave out the sea salt!
Keto Chocolate Bark Bites with Blackberries & Bacon — Lot’s of B’s here. I’m a sucker for alliteration. If you need a quick little treat, these are where it’s at. Plus a tutorial on making all kinds of chocolate bark!
Gooey Peanut Butter Chocolate Lava Cakes — Use low-carb sweetener in this to make it keto-friendly and swap out the peanut butter for any nut butter you like!
If you make one of my recipes, be sure to post it on social media and tag me at @perrysplate or #perrysplate so I can send you some love!
Fat Bombs Keto FAQs
Well, that entirely depends on your goals. If you want a stomach ache, then at all of them in an hour. If you’re tracking macros you’ll want to make sure these fit within those percentages. You can see the nutrition facts on these in the recipe card. They’re very high in good fats and very low in carbs compared to traditional sweets.
Fat Bomb Recipe
These nut-free tahini fat bombs taste like peanut butter cups! If you're able and would rather use nut butter, you can substitute any kind here.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces cacao butter, broken into pieces
- 1 ounce 100% cacao baking chocolate, broken into pieces
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 cup tahini (sesame butter)
- 1/4 cup low-carb powdered sweetener, like Swerve confectioners sweetener
- Flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Melt the cacao butter, chocolate, and coconut oil together in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir often to avoid scorching.
- When the chocolate mixture is completely melted and combined, whisk in the tahini and sweetener.
- Line a mini muffin tin with liners. Divide the chocolate-tahini mixture among the cups.
- Chill for at least 20-30 minutes or until firm.
- Store chilled.
Notes
Nat's Notes:
1. You can use a granulated low-carb sweetener, but it doesn't dissolve well and the cups end up grainy. Tasty, but not the ideal texture.
2. Feel free to substitute any type of nut butter in these.
4. You can use additional coconut oil in place of the cacao butter, but it won't stay quite as solid if you are transporting them.
Nutrition Info (per cup):
125 calories | 12.4g fat | .7g carb | 1.7g protein
Julie
Wednesday 29th of May 2024
Hello! Thank you for this recipe! Can liquid stevia be swapped for the 1/4 cup low-carb powdered sweetener, like Swerve confectioners sweetener?
Natalie Perry
Wednesday 24th of July 2024
Yes, I think that would work.
Jeanette
Tuesday 6th of September 2022
These are delicious! 🙂 However for strict keto, I plugged all the ingredients into the Carb Manager app and came up with 4g total carbs per piece, at 16 pieces. Even if .7 is correct for net carbs, which still seems very low, it could lead to confusion for those of us carefully tracking total carbs.
Natalie Perry
Monday 26th of September 2022
I plugged the ingredients into the My Fitness Pal nutrition calculator and that's what it came up with for net carbs. I'm willing to bet that online calculators don't always spit out the same information.
Anna
Friday 3rd of December 2021
Hi! I want to make these in a fancy ice cube tray... do you think I need to line it with a parchment paper or will they 'come out' easily?
Natalie Perry
Friday 21st of January 2022
Hi! I'm a little late responding, but I think these would work in any kind of mold without a liner.
Peggy Gustafson
Sunday 4th of April 2021
Nutrition Info (per cup):
125 calories | 12.4g fat | .7g carb | 1.7g protein
Hi and Thanks For posting this. Can you please clarify what you mean by nutrition info “per cup”. What is the volume of the cup? 1 oz?
Natalie Perry
Tuesday 6th of April 2021
Hi Peggy! By "cup" I mean 1 dessert cup. This recipe makes 16 mini chocolate cups (if you use a mini muffin tin.)
Neli
Friday 9th of August 2019
Great idea! I will try then tomorrow. But...Is it really 7 g. of net carbs in one fat bomb ? Can I make the fat bombs in one dish and them cut them into small bars?
Natalie Perry
Tuesday 13th of August 2019
.7, yes. According to my calculation. If you make the same number of fat bombs as it states in the recipe.