Easy Keto Vanilla Fat Bombs

4.1 stars, average of 87 ratings

By Martina Slajerova, updated July 18 202137
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I know that people love fat bombs and I've already posted many on my blog. Some of you asked for a coconut-free taste, so I didn't use any coconut butter for this recipe. I still used coconut oil and mixed in vanilla to eliminate any coconut taste. I also used macadamia nuts, which have the best fat profile (high in MUFA) from all nuts and are very keto-friendly.

Keep in mind that fat bombs are meant to be eaten as occasional snacks - they are not meal replacements. So, you can have them as:

Pre-workout snacks (1-2 pieces), I use snacks high in MCTs before or during my intense workouts - weights, HIIT.
On a fat fast 1-2 pieces a day together with other foods suitable for the fat fast.
Energy boost. If you just started following a ketogenic diet and find it hard to eat enough fat (1-2 pieces a day).

Easy Keto Vanilla Fat Bombs

Keep in mind that calories are not insignificant even on a low-carb ketogenic diet. Although you won't necessarily need to count calories, you should be aware of the amount of food you are eating. Therefore, only use fat bombs for any of the reasons mentioned above. You can find out your ideal macros using KetoDiet Buddy. For all of you who would like to know more about fat fast, I've been working on a post with a sample meal plan and should post it on my blog soon.

What's your favourite fat bomb recipe? Which flavour would you like to see next?

0 days, 0 hours, 50 minutes

Hands-on 10 minutes Overall 40-60 minutes

Serving size fat bomb

Allergy information for Easy Keto Vanilla Fat Bombs

✔ Gluten free

✔ Dairy free

✔ Egg free

✔ Nightshade free

✔ Pork free

✔ Avocado free

✔ Fish free

✔ Shellfish free

✔ Beef free

Pescatarian

Vegetarian

Vegan

Nutritional values (per fat bomb)

Net carbs0.6 grams

Protein0.8 grams

Fat14.4 grams

Calories133 kcal

Calories from carbs 2%, protein 2%, fat 96%

Total carbs1.4 gramsFiber0.8 gramsSugars0.5 gramsSaturated fat6.4 gramsSodium1 mg(0% RDA)Magnesium13 mg(3% RDA)Potassium36 mg(2% EMR)

Ingredients (makes 14 fat bombs)

1 cup unsalted macadamia nuts (130 g/ 4.6 oz)
¹/₄ cup virgin coconut oil (55 g/ 1.9 oz)
¹/₄ cup butter or more coconut oil (55 g/ 1.9 oz)
seeds from 1 vanilla bean or 2 tsp sugar-free vanilla extract
Optional: 10-15 drops Stevia extract
2 tbsp powdered Erythritol, Swerve or other healthy low-carb sweetener from this list (20 g/ 0.7 oz)

Instructions

Place the macadamia nuts into a blender and pulse until smooth.
Mix with softened butter and coconut oil (room temperature or melted in a water bath).
Add powdered Erythritol, stevia vanilla extract - I like to use real vanilla beans, as they add amazing flavour!
Pour into mini muffin forms or an ice cube tray. You should be able to fill each one about 1 ¹/₂ tablespoons of the mixture to get 14 servings. Place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes and let it solidify.
When done, keep refrigerated. Coconut oil and butter get very soft at room temperature.
Store in the fridge for up to a week.

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4.1 stars, average of 87 ratings

Delicious and simple low-carb, high-fat treat made with 5 healthy ingredients!

Hands on10m

Overall1h

Servings14

Calories133 kcal

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Ingredients

1 cup unsalted macadamia nuts (130 g/ 4.6 oz)
¹/₄ cup virgin coconut oil (55 g/ 1.9 oz)
¹/₄ cup butter or more coconut oil (55 g/ 1.9 oz)
seeds from 1 vanilla bean or 2 tsp sugar-free vanilla extract
Optional: 10-15 drops Stevia extract
2 tbsp powdered Erythritol, Swerve or other healthy low-carb sweetener from this list (20 g/ 0.7 oz)

Instructions

Place the macadamia nuts into a blender and pulse until smooth.
Mix with softened butter and coconut oil (room temperature or melted in a water bath).
Add powdered Erythritol, stevia vanilla extract - I like to use real vanilla beans, as they add amazing flavour!
Pour into mini muffin forms or an ice cube tray. You should be able to fill each one about 1 ¹/₂ tablespoons of the mixture to get 14 servings. Place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes and let it solidify.
When done, keep refrigerated. Coconut oil and butter get very soft at room temperature.
Store in the fridge for up to a week.

Nutrition (per fat bomb)

Calories133kcal

Net Carbs0.6g

Carbohydrates1.4g

Protein0.8g

Fat14.4g

Saturated Fat6.4g

Fiber0.8g

Sugar0.5g

Sodium1mg

Magnesium13mg

Potassium36mg

Detailed nutritional breakdown (per fat bomb)

Net carbs	Protein	Fat	Calories
Total per fat bomb
0.6 g	0.8 g	14.4 g	133 kcal
Macadamia nuts
0.5 g	0.8 g	7.3 g	69 kcal
Coconut oil, extra virgin
0 g	0 g	3.9 g	35 kcal
Butter, unsalted, grass-fed
0 g	0 g	3.3 g	29 kcal
Vanilla extract
0 g	0 g	0 g	0 kcal
Stevia extract (SweetLeaf or NuNaturals, natural low-carb sweetener)
0 g	0 g	0 g	0 kcal
Erythritol (natural low-carb sweetener)
0.1 g	0 g	0 g	0 kcal

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Tamika 3 years ago # Reply

I am new to keto, but have wasted a bunch of money and time making fat bombs. However, these are AMAZING!! These have quickly become my go to fat bombs. I made an alternate version. I added lily's chocolate chips melted with coconut oil as a topping for each. I enjoy these on their own and I even add them to my coffee for added flavor and fat content. I can't say enough about how great they taste without tasting like I'm eating a mouth full of oil!!

Martina @ KetoDiet 3 years ago # Reply

Thank you Tamika! I agree, you can never go wrong with a little chocolate topping! 😊

Liz Bangs 6 years ago # Reply

I can only find salted macadamian nuts, would that work?

Martina @ KetoDiet 6 years ago # Reply

I'm afraid that would ruin the flavour. Unless you wash them to remove the salt and make chocolate fat bombs instead? Salt actually enhances the chocolate flavour but it has to be used in small amounts: Creamy Keto Dark Chocolate Cups

Ali 6 years ago # Reply

WINNER! And that's even with substitutions! Due to intolerances, I used coconut butter instead of dairy butter, and stevia instead of erythritol. WOWSERS! the combination of macadamia, vanilla, and coconut is fantastic! Now I just have to decide whether to tell anyone else in the house about these, haha!!

Thank you for your lovely feedback! I think that coconut butter is even better! 😉

Camilla 6 years ago # Reply

Enjoyed this recipe. I’ll be searching for your blog.
I’m at least 4th generation Hashimoto’s. Thanks

Thank you for your lovely feedback!

Ellen Scarborough 6 years ago # Reply

How many are in 1 serving?

1 serving is 1 fat bomb. I hope this helps!

Ritu 7 years ago # Reply

Hi
what would you recommend in place of macadamia nuts for fat fast since these are not available here

I think blanched almonds would work wonderfully!

Stephanie 7 years ago # Reply

These look like they would be good to add to black hot coffee and blended for a sort of bulletproof coffee. If you put 1tbsp coconut oil in coffee it is 130 calories, so this is similar in calories for 1 bomb....has anyone tried this?

Martina @ KetoDiet 7 years ago # Reply

What a great idea! Yes, these would be fantastic for BPC!

Natalie 8 years ago # Reply

Can these be made without all the sweeteners and faux sugar? Seems like a lot of processed sugar-like stuff that I am trying to eliminate. I have seen other fat bomb recipes that don't have sweeteners but I've only tried a couple. I'm looking to try new flavors. I do appreciate how simple these are to make. Thanks!

Martina @ KetoDiet 8 years ago # Reply

Hi Natalie, I used natural sweeteners (stevia and Erythritol) but you can skip them if you like. It really depends on you palate 😊

Bec Connor 8 years ago # Reply

Made these yesterday (my first conscious Keto food). It was a little confronting to use the amounts of butter etc as I am still re-educating myself. I nibbled on one before it was set, which left an oily taste. Tried again the next day when I was craving rubbishy foods and it was quite pleasant. Still getting used to tastes and textures but overall pleasant and not overpowering. Trying to decide what my next one will be is the hardest part!

Hi Bec, try some of these recipes - most don't taste as oily (this one may do as it uses macadamia nuts + butter): ketodietapp.com/Blog/Filter

Tanja 9 years ago # Reply

My fat bomb "batter" did not get so liquid as yours in the picture. Mine was more warm, soft nut butter texture. What did I do wrong?

Martina @ KetoDiet 9 years ago # Reply

Maybe you used more macadamia nuts? Did you use the right amount of butter and coconut oil? They get solid when refrigerated so it should work...

Tanya 9 years ago # Reply

These taste like cookie dough!

Evolving Life 9 years ago # Reply

Can ghee be used for butter? I can't wait to try them! Gonna make them tomorrow! Yay! I can't wait for your fat bomb book, too! Thank you for all you do! Amazing and accessible stuff! ❤

Thank you for your kind words! I think you can use either - both will work great 😊

Noelle 9 years ago # Reply

I am so glad to have found you, honestly what a remarkable resource! I made these wee bundles of deliciousness yesterday-soooooo good that I actually felt kind of weepy. Mind you, its day two and I'm still doing things like putting vegetables in the cupboard so the weepiness might be related. However, I am sincerely grateful for your recipes and information and updates on your own well-being. Awesome, (please) keep up the great work.

Thank you so much Noelle, I really appreciate that! 😊

Julia 10 years ago # Reply

How many can I eat in a day?

Hi Julia, I think two is a "safe" way to go Smile Even fat can be overeaten so keep that in mind.

Becca 10 years ago # Reply

I just made these for my first attempt at a fat fast; a sprained ankle has me a little more sedentary than usual. I added a dash of cinnamon and then topped them with a coconut oil/raw cocoa powder drizzle... these are fantastic! I can relate to everybody worrying about eating the whole batch! Thanks for the recipe =]

Martina @ KetoDiet 10 years ago # Reply

Thank you Becca, glad they turned out so well! 😊

Wenchypoo 10 years ago # Reply

Can those of us allergic to dairy sub more coconut oil for the butter?

Sure! The only difference will be the texture, it may be more compact with coconut oil (butter makes it softer).

Evolving Life (http://facebook.com/evolvinglifenow) 9 years ago # Reply

Is ghee ok for the butter?

audi 10 years ago # Reply

I understand why fat bombs are necessary for some people to get in enough fat but personally I avoid making them because I will always overeat them. Sure, pure fat doesn't raise insulin and has many health benefits but it is never as satiating to me as a meal with fat and protein combined with more volume and maybe some fiber.😊 Unfortunately it is hard to come up with such a meal/treat that is sweet and keto-approved.

I agree on that. They are good for any of the reasons I mentioned above but definitely not needed for most people. I only have them before my workouts and never have more tun 1-2 😊 If you want something for satiety, protein-based snacks are far more effective.

Rachel 10 years ago # Reply

I have the same problem, I dont make them because I have no will power to stop eating them once I start.

Linda @ Fit Fed and Happy (http://thefitty.com/) 10 years ago # Reply

Oh wow, I just saw macadamia nuts today and didntbuy them because I already had almond butter at home! Maybe I'll make this next time.

I LOVE macadamias and have them just for myself - my partner doesn't like them 😊

Easy Keto Vanilla Fat Bombs

Hands-on 10 minutes Overall 40-60 minutes