Chocolate Pecan Butter Cups – Fat Bombs – a tasty low carb treat full of healthy fats and protein! Made with only a few ingredients and is gluten-free, paleo, keto and vegan.
Up until I started on Keto, I had never heard of a “fat bomb”. A fat bomb is basically a no bake treat made with a variety of fats.
They are easy to customize and depending on what diet or lifestyle you are following. You can add whatever you like or have in your pantry.
These Chocolate Pecan Butter Cups are melt in your mouth delicious with tons of healthy fats. They look like those decadent Reese’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups minus any refined sugar.
Making your own fat bombs at home means you can still have a decadent tasting but healthier treat if you’re trying to limit your sugar intake or are on a no sugar diet.
WHAT INGREDIENTS DO I NEED TO MAKE THESE NUT BUTTER CUPS?
To keep these chocolate fat bombs vegan, paleo, low carb or keto, you’re going to use coconut oil, coconut butter, cacao butter, almond butter, cashew butter, pecan butter or sunflower seed butter.
Other non vegan / paleo variations include cream cheese, butter, sweetener of your choice and chocolate or freeze-dried fruit.
HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE NUT BUTTER CUPS:
- You’re going to start off by melting the coconut butter together with the pecan butter in the microwave or in a saucepan. Keep in mind, you can also use almond butter, cashew butter, or your favorite nut butter instead. Stir in the sweetener (if using).
- Line a muffin tin with silicone or paper liners then divide the butter mixture evenly into each cup. Drop pan on counter a few times to smooth out mixture. Place the pan in freezer until layer is firm.
- Meanwhile, melt the chocolate. Remove the muffin tin from the freezer and spoon in melted chocolate over the butter mixture. Drop pan on counter to flatten layer.
- Freeze pan until cups harden.
- Serve chilled for a firmer texture. Serve at room temperature for a softer, creamier texture.
These Chocolate Pecan Fat Bombs would be amazing for days when you’re struggling to get enough fat to meet those macros. Also on the weekend when you need a sweet pick me up after an extremely rough week.
Enjoy them straight from the freezer or fridge let them sit out at room temperature for a few minutes until they’re perfectly set, creamy, and smooth.
Chocolate Pecan Butter Cups
Chocolate Pecan Butter Cups - Fat Bombs - a tasty low carb treat full of healthy fats and protein! Made with only a few ingredients and is gluten-free, paleo, keto and vegan.
Ingredients
PECAN BUTTER LAYER:
- 3 tablespoons creamy pecan butter or nut butter of your choice you can use homemade or your favorite brand
- 1/2 cup coconut manna butter
- 1/2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1/4 tsp MCT oil optional
- 1-2 drops liquid monk fruit or 1-2 teaspoons powdered erythritol leave out all sweetener if preferred or adjust to taste
- pinch of Himalayan pink salt optional
CHOCOLATE LAYER:
- 2 tbs coconut manna butter
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 2 tbsp cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder
OPTIONAL: 1-2 drops liquid monk fruit
- 12 pecan halves for garnish optional
Instructions
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Line a 12 cup muffin tin with parchment paper liners or silicone liners.
FOR THE NUT BUTTER LAYER:
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Heat pecan butter, coconut butter & coconut oil over a double boiler (or microwave) and stir until smooth. Remove from heat & stir in MCT oil, sweetener (if using) and salt until smooth. Adjust sweetener according to taste.
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Divide the nut butter mixture evenly into each muffin cup with a spoon. Tap the pan on the counter to smooth out layer. Freeze for 15 minutes or until firm.
FOR THE CHOCOLATE LAYER:
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Meanwhile, heat coconut butter & coconut oil over a double boiler (or microwave) and stir until smooth. Whisk in cacao powder (& sweetener if using) until smooth.
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Remove muffin pan from freezer and spoon chocolate layer evenly over each nut butter layer - tap pan on counter to smooth out layer. Place pecan halfs on top (if using). Freeze again for 30 minutes or until firm. Enjoy immediately or store in zip-top bags or airtight container in freezer until ready to enjoy. For a softer texture, remove from freezer and allow to sit at room temperature for 1-2 minutes.
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