Smooth dark chocolate and salty-sweet creamy peanutbutter is a match made in heaven. We make this classic combo low carb and suitable for the ketogenic and/or GAPS diets by using a hint of stevia. This recipe is high in fat and a perfect treat after a meal. I won’t fuss at you if you enjoy them as breakfast either ;)

These fat bombs, or keto candy, are based on our nutbutter cup fat bombs. We then melt dark chocolate and palm shortening with a little stevia (optional) and sea salt and drizzle the rich chocolate over the top. Because the peanutbutter mixture has been chilled, it quickly forms a hard shell perfectly.

About the sweeteners

I choose stevia as the sweetener I use on keto primarily. I’ll admit it has a bit of an aftertaste, and does well with peanutbutter and lemon, but I don’t love how it tastes with chocolate.  Your mileage may vary.

When I’m making these chocolate peanutbutter fat bombs for our family, I leave the sweetener out of the chocolate coating completely. Unconventional, yes, but after a few weeks on the ketogenic diet you really do lose your sweet tooth!

Alternatively, you could use an erythritol/monk fruit combination, which does taste much more like sugar. I limit the amount of erythritol I let my children have to nearly none, as it is a highly processed sugar alcohol that I haven’t done enough research on yet.  Look for a blog post on that in the future ;) For myself, I do occasionally have keto treats that contain erythritol, but I try to focus on healthy whole foods more than treats for my typical diet.

The Recipe

Rich and Delicious Buckeye Fat Bombs (Keto, GAPS, Low Carb High Fat)

Course: treat

Cuisine: GAPS, Ketogenic

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 8

Calories: 245 kcal

Author: Cara Comini

These fat bombs are simple to make, look super impressive, and are rich and delicious! Whip up a batch today.

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Ingredients

For the peanutbutter mixture

• 1/2 cup 4 oz peanutbutter or other nutbutter (I used this kind)
• 1/2 cup 4 oz butter, softened
• 2 packets stevia this kind or 2 tablespoons honey or other granulated sweetener this kind of honey ]helps them keep their shape)
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt this kind

For the chocolate topping

• 2 ounces unsweetened dark chocolate this kind
• 2 teaspoons palm shortening this kind or coconut oil
• 1 packet stevia optional or 1 teaspoon granulated sweetener of choice
• 1 pinch sea salt

Instructions

For the peanutbutter mixture

1. Use a fork to combine the softened butter, peanutbutter or nutbutter, 2 packets stevia, and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt.
2. Chill in the freezer until set, about 15 minutes

As the peanutbutter mixture sets make the chocolate topping

1. Break up 2 ounces dark chocolate into a microwave-safe bowl. Add the 2 teaspoons palm shortening. Melt in the microwave on high, stirring every 20 seconds, or in adouble boiler.
2. Add the optional 1 packet of stevia or sweetener of choice and 1 (small) pinch of sea salt to bring out the rich chocolate flavor. Set aside, stirring every few minutes. you want the chocolate mixture to start to thicken a bit before you coat the peantubutter balls with it.

Put it all together

1. Once the peanutbutter mixture has set, use a small to medium cookie scoop, or a tablespoon, to scoop the peantubutter mixture into even balls. Place on a plate and back in the freezer for 5 minutes if your kitchen is warm. The peanutbutter balls cannot be melty, or the chocolate won't set on them.
2. Re-warm the chocolate if needed to make it a pourable consistency. Drizzle over the peanutbutter balls until it is all used up. Return the whole plate to the freezer for 5-10 minutes, or until completely set, and then transfer to a covered container.
3. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Nutrition data reflects use of stevia, and 8 total balls being made. Net carbs per serving is 3 (carbohydrate-fiber).

Nutrition Facts

Rich and Delicious Buckeye Fat Bombs (Keto, GAPS, Low Carb High Fat)

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 245 Calories from Fat 207

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 23g 35%

Sodium 245mg 10%

Total Carbohydrates 5g 2%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Protein 5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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