I created this easy Mint Chocolate Chip Keto Fat Bombs recipe a decade ago when the term fat bomb didn’t exist, and being in ketosis wasn’t such a big deal.
Back then, the Keto Diet was practically unheard of unless you were receiving it as a treatment for pediatric epilepsy at Johns Hopkins.
What Are Keto Fat Bombs?
So let’s get started. First, what are keto fat bombs? Fat bombs are small bite-sized snacks made of fatty foods that help you burn fat for fuel and stay in ketosis.
This recipe for ketogenic fat bombs is full of healthy fat and has seven ingredients total –coconut oil, coconut butter, macadamia butter, peppermint, dark chocolate, stevia, and salt.
Why Eat Keto Fat Bombs
We love Mint Chocolate Chip Keto Fat Bombs because they’re so tasty. These no-bake fat bombs fill us with fat, rather than carbs which turn into glucose. Check out Intermittent Fasting for Beginners to understand the benefits of burning fat for fuel, and learn how the Keto Diet fools your body into thinking it’s fasting.
Mint Chocolate Chip Keto Fat Bombs
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 3 tablespoons coconut butter or coconut manna, cream concentrate
- 2 tablespoons macadamia butter
- 5 drops vanilla stevia
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- pinch celtic sea salt
- 1 tablespoon chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine coconut oil, coconut butter, and macadamia nut butter in a saucepan
- Stir mixture over very low heat until melted
- Stir in stevia, mint, and salt
- Refrigerate for 20 minutes
- Stir in chocolate
- Refrigerate for 5 minutes until mixture is firm
- Use a 1.5 teaspoon ice cream scoop to transfer mixture into mini muffin liners
- Refrigerate and serve chilled
Are Fat Bombs Vegan?
I’m often asked, “are fat bombs vegan?” That can go either way. This is a keto vegan fat bomb recipe since they’re made of coconut oil and nut butter, rather than the usual ghee or butter. My plant-based ingredients are perfect for vegan keto fat bombs, which in turn are dairy-free keto fat bombs.
Keto Fat Bombs Using Stevia
If you’re looking for keto fat bombs using stevia this is the recipe for you! Most keto fat bomb recipes use erythritol, a corn-based sugar substitute that I cannot digest –for more on that see What’s the Best Sweetener for the Keto Diet. I based this Mint Chocolate Chip Keto Fat Bombs recipe on one by Diane Sanfillipo, removing the sweetener and making other changes.
Keto Fat Bombs No Chocolate
If you’re looking for a keto fat bombs recipe with no chocolate, go ahead and make these without the chocolate chips. You’ll have a wonderful mint fat bomb.
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Readers are always asking me for Nutrition Information. I provide it for the recipes in my New York Times best selling book, Paleo Cooking from Elana’s Pantry, it’s perfect for keto!
Keto Brownies
Another great keto staple? My best ever Keto Brownies. I’ve made this keto dessert recipe hundreds of times and my family still loves it. No one can resist the smell of freshly baked brownies filling their home.
I have tons of other Sugar-Free Dessert Recipes as well!
Keto Ginger Hot Chocolate
I love healing with functional foods, and that’s exactly what my Keto Ginger Hot Chocolate achieves. This low-carb keto hot chocolate is one of my best creations yet!
The Best Keto Dessert Recipes
So now you know how to make fat bombs and have loads of other information on living low-carb as well! My Mint Chip Keto Fat Bombs make a fantastic keto snack, breakfast on the go, or post-workout snack.
What is your favorite low-carb keto dessert recipe? Is there something you’re looking for? Leave a comment and let me know!
This post is an oldie but goodie from the archives. I first published this Mint Chip Keto Fat Bombs recipe in 2012.
Jules says
Yum!!!! These are SO good. I have to confess I doubled the stevia but I’m a stevia addict. :)
Elana says
Jules, so great to see your comment here. Sending you so much love :-)
Abigail says
Can almond butter be used in place of macadamia nut butter?
Elana says
Abigail, I haven’t tried that so not sure :-)
Sam Walter says
Thanks! Another sweet dish recipe. Can I use fresh camel milk in this dish?
Elana says
Sam, I haven’t tried camel milk ever so not sure :-)
Deirdre says
Thanks for the inspiration! I can’t get healthy chocolate chips here, so I used cacao nibs instead. Delicious!
Elana says
Deidre, thanks for letting me know these are delicious!
Kajetan says
Elana’s pantry is the BEST BLOG in the subject of keto diet, I read it practically every day.
Elana says
Kajetan, thanks so much for your kind words!
Martha says
I cannot eat coconut is there another ingredient i can use?
Elana says
Martha, I haven’t tried that so not sure :-)
Julie says
I do not like stevia. What would be the conversion rate if I want to use monkfruit sweetener instead?
Elana says
Julie, I haven’t tried that so not sure :-)
Jill says
“How do I love thee? Let me count the ways…“. First, for those of you that have adopted keto for health reasons and your journey is long not a quick stop, you’ll be glad to find a recipe that tastes different from the standard fat bombs out there. Yes, you may question the butters and mint mixed together, as I did years ago, but trust Elana, you’ll be so glad to have a new flavor added into your keto day. Two, have you done a quick search of fat bomb recipes only to find unhealthy and untested ingredients? I confidently make this recipe and know I’m filling my body with true nourishment. Three, go ahead and buy the coconut butter and the rest, you will make this recipe again and again, they will not go to waste. Kudos to you, Elana! Thank you again for a great recipe!
Elana says
Jill, you are so incredibly sweet, your comment made me smile! So glad you are enjoying this fat bomb recipe :-)
Micki says
Hi Elana.
What is coconut manna? I have just stated hearing about it but I don’t know what it is.
Elana says
Micki, if you click the link in the ingredients portion of the recipe that says “coconut manna” you will be taken to the exact product I use, along with a description of it :-)
Jacqueline Brown says
Thanks Elana! Another delicious satisfying low carb recipe! So easy to make – hard not to eat them all at once! And, I love your new look on your website. Jackie Brown
Elana says
Jacqueline, thanks for letting me know these are delicious and easy to make! And thanks for your kind words about the new look of my website :-)