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Craving something sweet while sticking to your keto goals? This small batch keto fat bombs recipe is perfect for you. These mini treats are super easy to make and taste just like a crustless mini cheesecake. They’re rich, creamy, and have a hint of snickerdoodle flavor, making them a satisfying snack to keep you energized and happy.
Searching for more single serve, low carb recipes? Explore our savory easy egg wrap, cheesy single serving pizza bowl, our hearty small cauliflower casserole recipe, and fresh single serving ratatouille.
Why You’ll Love This Keto Fat Bombs Recipe
- Balanced Flavor: The sweet, creamy base is perfectly complemented by the warmth of cinnamon, creating a delicious treat without overpowering sweetness.
- Simple Ingredients: With only five main ingredients, this recipe is as simple as it gets.
- Convenience: No baking means these fat bombs can be prepared quickly and enjoyed anytime.
- Perfect Portions: This recipe makes about 12 small fat bombs, ideal for those cooking for one or a small family.
- Versatility: Easy to customize, you can adapt this recipe to fit your taste preferences or what you have in your pantry.
Ingredients
See the recipe box below for ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions. If you have any ingredients leftover from this keto fat bombs recipe, check out our Leftover Ingredients Recipe Finder.
- Cream cheese and heavy cream: These create the creamy base and keep the recipe low in carbs. If you’ve got leftover cream cheese and heavy cream, consider using them in a easy small peanut butter pie recipe or small green bean casserole. For a dairy-free alternative, coconut cream and a plant-based cream cheese can be used.
- Sweetener: Swerve sweetener provides a sugar-free sweetness that’s keto-friendly. Found in the baking aisle or online, it’s a convenient substitute for sugar. You can also use Stevia, taking care to use less due to its sweeter profile, or pure erythritol, which may require a larger quantity.
- Vanilla extract: Adds a classic, rich flavor. Almond extract could be used for a nutty twist.
- Ground cinnamon: Essential for that snickerdoodle taste. Nutmeg could be added for extra spice.
How To Make Fat Bombs
These step-by-step photos and instructions help you visualize how to make a small batch of fat bombs. See the recipe box below for ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions.
- Using an electric hand mixer, beat 4 ounces of softened cream cheese in a medium-sized bowl until soft.
- Add 1/2 cup of heavy cream to the bowl and beat until well-blended.
- Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1/8 of a teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons of granular Swerve sweetener and beat for 2 minutes.
- Spoon the mixture onto a small lined baking sheet, making about 12 creamy fat bombs.
- Freeze until solid, about 2 hours.
Sweetener Customization Tips
- Swerve Sweetener Advantage: I like using Swerve because it is an easy, direct replacement for sugar — it measures cup for cup like sugar and imparts a pleasant taste.
- Adjust to Taste: When experimenting with other alternative sweeteners, start with a small amount. Blend it into your cream mixture, then taste and adjust accordingly to achieve your desired sweetness level without overpowering your fat bombs.
- Erythritol Note: If erythritol is your sweetener of choice, you may find it less sweet than sugar. In this case, you may need to increase the quantity used. Start by adding it to taste, as you can always add more if needed.
- Strawberry Infusion: For a fruity twist, mix in 1 ounce of mashed strawberries, whether fresh or thawed from frozen, to introduce a natural sweetness and a burst of berry flavor to your fat bombs.
Frequently Asked Questions
For optimal freshness and texture, place your keto fat bombs in an airtight container or a sealed freezer bag and store them in the freezer. They’ll stay firm and be ready to enjoy anytime.
To customize your keto fat bombs, consider blending in any of the following additions:
Unsweetened cocoa powder for a chocolatey twist.
Your favorite nut butters for a creamy, nutty flavor.
Blackberries or blueberries for a fruity punch.
Lemon juice for a refreshing citrus note.
Ways To Use Leftover Ingredients
If you have any ingredients leftover from this fat bombs recipe, check out our Leftover Ingredients Recipe Finder or you might like to consider using them in any of these single serving and small batch recipes:
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Small Batch Keto Fat Bombs
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese , softened
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Swerve sweetener
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Using an electric mixer, whip the cream cheese in a medium sized bowl for a minute to make sure there are no lumps.
- Add the cream, sweetener, vanilla, and cinnamon and beat until thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Gently spoon the mixture into a piping bag and pipe onto a cookie sheet or use a cookie scoop to scoop out the mixture into 12 mini fat bomb balls.
- Place the cookie sheet in the freezer and chill until frozen, about 2 hours.
Notes
- Swerve Sweetener Advantage: I like using Swerve because it is an easy, direct replacement for sugar — it measures cup for cup like sugar and imparts a pleasant taste.
- Adjust to Taste: When experimenting with other alternative sweeteners, start with a small amount. Blend it into your cream mixture, then taste and adjust accordingly to achieve your desired sweetness level without overpowering your fat bombs.
- Erythritol Note: If erythritol is your sweetener of choice, you may find it less sweet than sugar. In this case, you may need to increase the quantity used. Start by adding it to taste, as you can always add more if needed.
- Strawberry Infusion: For a fruity twist, mix in 1 ounce of mashed strawberries, whether fresh or thawed from frozen, to introduce a natural sweetness and a burst of berry flavor to your fat bombs.
Nutrition
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
This recipe leaves a lot to be desired. It was easy to make and did turn out much like the picture. I made it just like the recipe. The taste was not to my liking. IF I TRY AGAIN I will definitely add something to it (chocolate, berries, etc.) To try to change the taste.
Thanks for your feedback, Georgetta. As written, this is a keto recipe. If you add chocolate and you still want this to be keto, use dark chocolate that contains a minimum of 70% cocoa solids (a higher percentage would be better). As always, we recommend modifying any recipe to suit your tastes.
Are the keto fat bombs required to be stored in the freezer? Or just to cool them?
I like to keep mine in the freezer. You can store them in the fridge but they will soften – still delicious, just softer.
I am gathering recipes for a keto diet so that I can begin soon. Thanks! This one looks wonderful!
Is a serving considered one bomb? So each one has 67cal and 3g carbs? Thanks
Hi Melanie,
Yes, 67 calories for one. The calories come from the heavy cream – high in calories but low in carbs, that’s why it works in low carb diets.
Joanie
Delicious! I’d eat these even if I weren’t doing keto — yum!!!
I’d love to start the keto diet. Saving this recipe for when I do!
These Keto Fat Bombs have me drooling! They look so creamy and delicious and I love how simple they are to put together!