Fat Bombs - KETO's GIFT TO THE WORLD

FAT BOMBS ... On any other plan you would think this was a mistake you made.  It sounds more like a response to a friend asking how your diet is coming along, "Oh I fat bombed it completely today ... maybe tomorrow will be better"

But today was awesome because not only are Fat Bombs okay they are encouraged.  Fat Bombs are easy to make, satisfying, so incredibly decadent and have about 2 net carbs per bomb.

Today I spent most of my time organizing my closet - it's something that I love to do. I think it makes me feel like an incredibly well adjusted adult.  Especially if I can get all my laundry sorted and stored away 1. in the same day and 2. in an orderly fashion.

But it's also incredibly motivating - the back half of my closet is crammed full of items that I love but can't wear comfortably.  If you bend over and feel as though your pencil skirt is sawing you in half -  I'd like to emphasize how powerful a KETO meal plan can be in helping you make your way to the back half of your closet.  Fat Bombs are just another tool to get you there.

A tasty tasty tool ... 

After I mastered being an adult this afternoon I turned my attention to meal planning and wanted to incorporate a few sweet treats into this week's menu by way of making two kinds of Fat Bombs:

1. Hazelnut & Coconut (4 ingredients total)
2. Peanut Butter & Chocolate (3 ingredients total)

Of note: I meant to sprinkle sea salt on top of the hazelnut & coconut ones but spaced it entirely.  That little salty bite would be fairly spectacular and it would also enhance the other flavors.  Now that I think about it, I also spaced it the last time I made them as well.  I'm not sure what's going on with me and my inability to add this ingredient but I seemingly refuse to do so.

HAZELNUT & COCONUT FAT BOMBS:

• Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
• MCT Oil
• Lily's Chocolate Chips
• Roasted Hazelnuts
• SEA SALT!!! 

PEANUT BUTTER FAT BOMBS:

• No sugar added Peanut Butter
• MCT Oil
• Lily's Chocolate Chips

HOW TO:
They are the easiest thing to make. I do think having a silicone candy mold is the key to having an easy go at making fat bombs as they just pop out perfectly each and every time.  

1. Using a double boiler, melt the chocolate chips.  If you're not familiar with a double boiler, just boil water in saucepan and place a stainless bowl over it and add the chocolate chips.  The hot water will heat the stainless bowl and melt the chocolate evenly and quickly.  
2. Add MCT Oil once the chocolate chips have completely melted and stir until the chocolate is smooth and shiny with the oil being incorporated completely
3. Place a small layer of the chocolate in the bottom of your molds
4. For half my tray I added three hazelnuts and shredded coconut / For the other half I added a layer of peanut butter
5. Cover with the chocolate & MCT mixture
6. Optional: Top with Sea Salt, Coconut, etc.
7. Place molds in Fridge to set - they will set quickly
8. Once set, I throw them into a ziplock and store in my fridge

TIPS:

• In my opinion, these chocolate chips have a different consistency than other types of chocolate - I'm not able to temper the chocolate properly so maybe it has something to do with the additional ingredients or cocoa butter ratio, or me, etc.  
• I feel like I have to work quickly (hence my messy mold) otherwise it can seize up a bit.  Throwing it back over the steamy water will fix that as will adding a bit more MCT oil.
• Some times I top mine with a bit of whipped cream - since I use absolutely no sweetener in my whipped cream it actually tones down the sweetness associated with the stevia.
• About those chips! I prefer Lily's Chocolate Chips - they are amazing with absolutely no lingering aftertaste.  I usually don't like the taste of stevia and I wasn't sure how well I'd like these chocolate chips but after trying a few brands, I landed with Lily's - they are absolutely amazing with zero aftertaste and make the perfect Fat Bombs.  Definitely gives these a try.
• Serving Size: 1 Fat Bomb

I track everything I eat to make sure I'm hitting my macro % / grams for the day.  A Fat Bomb will help me hit my target  if I'm  running short. 

I think they also lend a sort of luxury to the meal plan as they are so decadent.  For those of you that like something sweet to end a meal, they are perfect and will satisfy that need. 

I have always preferred savory over sweet but every so often I crave a bit of chocolate.  For me these are a really easy way to feel like you're indulging while staying on track.

My goal is to be able to walk into my closet and wear absolutely anything - no treat is worth derailing that.  With Fat Bombs you don't have to compromise and that's pretty awesome.

In my next batch I may add Bacon - a bit of crunchy savory in my sweet!!  

Stay Tuned!