These Nutty Coconut Fat Bombs are an easy-to-make snack that is filling, full of healthy fats, and absolutely delicious! It’s a no-bake recipe that’s gluten-free, paleo, keto, low carb, Whole30-friendly, and vegan.
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I’ve been wanting to get my site redesigned for YEARS now and I finally stopped procrastinating and contacted Heather from Viva La Violet to get my site redone. She did an amazing job translating my jumbled vision into reality and has been a dream to work with.
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Alright, now onto the balllllssss. This recipe came about when I was bored one night and just started throwing ingredients into my borrowed food processor. I wasn’t even really planning on posting it, but after I shared on my Instagram stories, tons of you wanted the recipe.
I don’t blame you guys either – nutty, flavorful, easy to make, and loaded with healthy fats, what more could you want?! Then I realized I hadn’t measured anything the first time around, because I hadn’t been planning on sharing the recipe. *facepalm*
Luckily, I vaguely remembered what I did, so I tested another batch to perfect things. And perfect, they were! Nutty, coconutty, flavored with cinnamon and vanilla, with a hint of crunch from the cacao nibs. Swoooon. Dang you guys, these are GOOD – so flavorful, filling, and nutritious.
I had been wanting to make a keto-friendly, low-carb, paleo + vegan fat bomb for a while now, because I’ve been getting lots of requests for them (mostly from real-life family and friends). And though these came about unintentionally, these coconut fat balls totally do the trick.
They’re made with a whole bunch of healthy fats: nuts (I used walnuts the first time, and a mix of walnuts and pecans the second), coconut, coconut butter (I used my homemade toasted coconut butter), almond butter, and a bunch of seeds. They’re bursting with flavor too, from the cinnamon, vanilla, salt, cacao nibs, and optionally, a little bit of maple syrup.
They come together in a flash in the food processor, and they make a wonderful pre- or post-workout snack…or just an anytime-your-hungry snack. In fact, in the middle of writing this post I grabbed one to snack on the fight my hunger pains. You could even crumble one up on top of a smoothie or bowl as well…
These Nutty Coconut Fat Bombs have a melt in your mouth texture, tons of flavor, and they’re suitable for just about every restrictive diet (except the ones where you can’t have nuts 🙄). So come on, my paleo, keto, grain-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and sugar-free friends…let’s make some balls!
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Nutty Coconut Fat Bombs
These Nutty Coconut Fat Bombs are an easy-to-make snack that's filling, full of healthy fats, and absolutely delicious! It's a no-bake recipe that's gluten-free, paleo, keto, low carb, Whole30-friendly, and vegan.
Course Snack Cuisine American Prep Time 15 minutes Total Time 15 minutes Servings 15 balls Calories 170 kcal Author RachelIngredients
- 1 1/2 cups walnuts or nut of choice
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup coconut butter + 1 tablespoon extra if needed I used homemade toasted coconut butter
- 2 tablespoons almond butter or nut butter of choice
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons flax meal
- 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup optional, leave out for keto and Whole30
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons cacao nibs
Instructions
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In the bowl of a food processor, combine all of the ingredients except for the cacao nibs. Pulse for about 1-2 minutes, until the mixture starts to break down. It will first become powdery and will stick together, but still be crumbly.
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Keep processing until the oils start to release a bit and the mixture sticks together easily - just be careful not to over process or you’ll have nut butter. If your mixture seems dry and if you're not using the maple syrup, you may need the extra tablespoon of coconut butter to help it come together. Once the mixture is sticking together well, pulse in the cacao nibs, just to incorporate them.
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Use a small cookie scoop (I use this one) or or a tablespoon scoop to divide the mixture into equal pieces. Use your hands to roll into balls and place on a plate.
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If desired, make the chocolate drizzle by melting the chocolate and coconut oil together in the microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until it’s completely melted. Drizzle over the balls and place in the fridge or freezer to firm up.
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Store in an airtight container zip-top bag in the refrigerator or freezer.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition facts do not include chocolate drizzle or maple syrup.
Nutrition Facts Nutty Coconut Fat Bombs Amount Per Serving (1 ball) Calories 170 Calories from Fat 144 % Daily Value* Total Fat 16g 25% Total Carbohydrates 5g 2% Dietary Fiber 4g 16% Sugars 1g Protein 4g 8% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
