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Keto Cheesecake Fat Bombs
Want a fantastic sweet snack that’s low-carb, creamy, and dessert-delicious? Say hello to these two-bite cheesecake fat bombs. As the name suggests, they’re a lip-smacking way to up your fat macros and treat yourself at the same time. Make a batch and store them for grab-and-go satisfaction anytime; they keep, sealed airtight and refrigerated for 2 weeks or frozen for 2 months. FYI, this recipe calls for a stand mixer, but you can also use a hand mixer or good old fashioned elbow grease (i.e. a bowl and spoon).
Servings: 12 One Serving: 2 balls
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
- 8 Tbsp (4 oz) butter, at room temperature
- ½ cup powdered erythritol-based sweetener (like Swerve)
- 2 Tbsp fine almond meal
- 1½ tsp pure vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp pure almond extract
- 1/2 cup toasted almonds, finely chopped
Some emerging research suggests that erythritol might increase the risk of blood clots, but more studies are needed to confirm this potential link. Whether you decide to use erythritol or not, remember that all sweeteners should be consumed in moderation, and your keto diet should primarily focus on nutritious whole foods. Learn more: Erythritol Explored: Weighing the Pros and Cons.
Instructions
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the cream cheese and butter and beat until combined. Add the sweetener, almond meal, vanilla, and almond extract. Beat until smooth.
- Scoop or hand roll 24 (1 tablespoon-size) balls of the cheesecake mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Place the chopped toasted almonds in a shallow bowl or pie plate. Roll each chilled ball in the nuts to coat, roll it in the palms of your hand reshape it into a ball, then roll in the nuts again and return it to the prepared baking sheet.
- Refrigerate the fat bombs for 30 minutes to set. Keep refrigerated until use.
Nutritional Information - Macros
- 171 Calories
- 17 g Fat
- 3 g Protein
- 2 g Total Carbs
- 1 g Fiber
- 1 g Net Carbs
Tips
- Add bittersweet cocoa flavor to the fat bombs by adding a tablespoon of crushed cocoa nibs to the nut mixture. Or make chocolate cheesecake fat bombs by adding 1 to 2 tablespoons cocoa powder to the cream cheese base, then roll the balls in cocoa powder. Don’t forget to recalculate the macros with any changes.