KETO Low Carb COOKIE DOUGH Bombs are perfect for snacking on.
I like how easy it is to make this recipe!
KETO Low Carb COOKIE DOUGH Bombs
This cookie dough bomb recipe is a delicious and filling low carbohydrate snack idea.
Even better, this recipe offers the great taste of cookie dough with little to no carbs!
Did you try my recipe for Keto Low Carb Peanut Butter and Coconut bites?
If you are looking for a low carb keto snack idea that has peanut butter and coconut, that is a great recipe to try out.
This recipe is really about the fat that is added to the bombs which helps give this recipe both texture and the ability to fill you up fast.
I am always looking for the perfect way to store my food. Luckily, I found these genius ideas for food storage which may also be helpful for you!
People seem to ask me is keto better than low carb.
While they are very similar diets (low in carbohydrates), keto and low carb diets to differ.
The good news is that recipes such as this one, work for both keto and low carb diets.
While not a big difference there is a difference between keto and low carb diets.
A low carb diet focuses on carbohydrates that may be from protein as well as fats.
In the keto diet, carbohydrates are more restricted as is protein too.
You may be wondering what is the difference between cookie dough and edible cookie dough.
While this recipe for keto low carb fat bombs is cookie dough, it really is not something that you should bake to make cookies from. One reason is because it would melt almost immediately after placing it into the oven.
Here is what makes regular cookie dough edible rather than inedible.
It is the eggs that deems cookie dough inedible (in most cases) because of the risk of salmonella from consuming raw eggs. Not adding eggs to the cookie dough can help make it edible without baking it.
Here are some tips for making fat bombs.
I mentioned above this this recipe is not a regular cookie dough recipe and should not be baked in an oven. This recipe is more of a 'fat bomb' intended to fill you up and fix that craving when you are following certain diets.
Here are some more tips.
- This recipe calls for sugar free chocolate chips. Feel free to sub in sugar free white chocolate chips or chopped nuts instead!
- This recipe calls for almond flour. However, if you find that the almond flour is too grainy, try subbing in coconut flour for part of the almond flour. Or, you could use your favorite protein powder.
- It is essential that the fat ingredients in this recipe are allowed to softened to room temperature for this recipe. This will allow for proper blending of the ingredients as well as making it easier to shape them into bombs or balls.
How to store keto low carb fat bombs.
These fat bombs will most likely melt or lose their shape if kept at room temperature.
For this reason I suggest storing them in the refrigerator (about two weeks) or freezing them (allowing them to defrost before eating).
Here are some similar recipes that you may also like.
- How to make Keto Low Carb Flatbread.
- The Best Sugar Free Chocolate Brownies.
- How to Make Sugar Free Buttercream Frosting.
- Low Carb Pizza Rolls.
- Also, Low Carb Bread Machine Bread.
- How to Make Sugar Free Marshmallows.
- Keto Low Carb Sugar Free Margarita.
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The recipe for KETO Low Carb COOKIE DOUGH Bombs
I mentioned above that this recipe calls for almond flour. However, if you find that the almond flour is too grainy, try subbing in coconut flour for part of the almond flour. Or, you could use your favorite protein powder.
Also mentioned, this recipe calls for sugar free chocolate chips.
Feel free to sub in sugar free white chocolate chips or chopped nuts instead!
Ingredients needed to make fat bombs.
- Cream Cheese- 1 eight ounce package or bar. Make sure that your cream cheese is softened to room temperature for best results. Also, please use full fat cream cheese.
- Butter- ½ cup. That is one stick. Again, for best results please have your butter softened to room temperature for best results. Also, please use a real full butter product. An alternative could be to use coconut oil.
- Heaving Whipping Cream- 2 tablespoons. This will help blend the ingredients.
- Sugar Alternative- ⅓ cup. Please use an alternative that measures 1:1 with sugar to keep the balance. Options for sweetener include sugar free powdered sugar or granular sugar alternative.
- Almond Flour- ½ cup. Please do not use almond meal as it will be too grainy. Also, if the almond flour itself is too grainy for you, try subbing in coconut flour for some of it.
- Vanilla Extract- ½ teaspoon. You can try using almond extract or another extract for fun and flavor.
- Sugar Free (low Carb keto) Chocolate Chips- ½ to ⅓ cup.
How to make KETO Low Carb COOKIE DOUGH Bombs
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened cream cheese, butter, and heavy whipping cream until blended. The blend in the sugar alternative.
- Next, add the almond flour and extract and stir until combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula or similar kitchen utensil. Then place the bowl in the refrigerator until somewhat firm- about an hour.
- Remove the fat bomb dough from the refrigerator and use a cookie scoop to scoop out individual bombs or balls. You will need to help shape it with your hands. If your hands seem too sticky, try using a bit of nonstick spray or oil on them.
- Store in the refrigerator or freezer and enjoy as needed!
*If storing in the refrigerator, the cookie dough fat bombs will last about two weeks.
The Recipe Card for KETO Low Carb COOKIE DOUGH Bombs
KETO Low Carb COOKIE DOUGH Bombs
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream Cheese - softened to room temperature
- ½ cup Butter - softened to room temperature
- 2 tbs Heavy Whipping Cream
- ⅓ cup Sugar Free Powdered Sugar - see post for alternatives
- ½ cup Almond Flour
- ½ tsp Vanilla Extract
- ½ cup Sugar Free Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened cream cheese, butter, and heavy whipping cream until blended. The blend in the sugar alternative. Next, add the almond flour and extract and stir until combined.
- Next, add the almond flour and extract and stir until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula or similar kitchen utensil. Then place the bowl in the refrigerator until somewhat firm- about an hour.
- Remove the fat bomb dough from the refrigerator and use a cookie scoop to scoop out individual bombs or balls. You will need to help shape it with your hands. If your hands seem too sticky, try using a bit of nonstick spray or oil on them. Store in the refrigerator or freezer and enjoy as needed! *If storing in the refrigerator, the cookie dough fat bombs will last about two weeks.
Recipe Notes
*Please check the nutritional labels to assure that you are sticking to your diet restrictions for any substitutions used. - see post for alternatives
Please see recipe post for further details on this recipe.
Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used.
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Nutrition
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KETO Low Carb COOKIE DOUGH Bombs
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