My keto diet is still going well, despite being in London for a week. I kept up by eating cheese and mushroom omelettes, salads and snacked on mixed nuts while we were out & about.
Sweet treats and desserts have been proving a little more challenging. I’ve been reading a lot on ketogenic websites about fat bombs. They’re great for swiftly satisfying cravings and helping you over that mid-afternoon energy slump. They’re so quick & easy to make that I just had to try it out.
I made a batch of almond butter a couple of weeks ago which is perfect for using for this recipe. If you prefer, you could always swap it out for peanut, cashew hazelnut or even mixed nut butter. Also, the cacoa nibs aren’t absolutely necessary, they just add a bit of texture and crunch.
I can’t stress enough not to be heavy-handed with the pure Stevia powder, it will make the finished product very bitter. I used a level smidgen scoop (that’s what the manufacturer calls the spoon that comes with the bottle). They reckon that that amount is equal to a teaspoonful of sugar, but it’s always better to err on the side of caution if unsure about how much to use in a recipe.
Thanks to the cacao these are really, really intense; like the purest, darkest chocolate you’ve ever tasted – so a single bomb is all you need. They’re like little petits fours, perfect to have with coffee or after a meal.
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- 4tbsp cacao powder
- 2tsp cacao nibs (optional)
- 2tbsp almond butter
- 2tsp coconut oil
- scant smidgen scoop Stevia
- 2tbsp desiccated coconut
- Combine the cacao powder, cacao nibs (if using), almond butter and coconut oil. Ding the coconut oil in the microwave for 10 seconds or so if it's hard. Add a little more coconut oil if the mixture is crumbly
- Sprinkle over the Stevia and mix thoroughly
- Form the mixture into balls by rolling a teaspoonful at a time between the palms of your hands
- In a separate mixing bowl, add the dessicated coconut before rolling the balls, one at a time, around in it
- Put the balls into a long, flat dish; cover with cling film and chill in the fridge for 20-30 minutes to harden
- I've been having one as a treat with coffee and at the end of my evening meal. You shouldn't want/need more than a couple per day
