This recipe for Low Carb Peanut Butter Truffles makes the perfect keto fat bombs for peanut butter lovers! These light and fluffy truffles melt in your mouth and can be stored in the refrigerator or the freezer. They make a tasty snack or dessert for those on a low carb, ketogenic, or Atkins diet.

 

A peanut butter truffle on a serving plate.

 

The recipe for Low Carb Peanut Butter Truffles (Keto Fat Bombs)

If you’re looking for a quick and easy snack recipe, this one is for you! You can serve these treats either refrigerated (for a soft, melt in your mouth texture) or frozen (for a texture more similar to ice cream. 

 

I probably make these at least once a week. I know, that’s a lot. It’s pretty hard to resist making them all the time when they are simple and fast to make and taste like little balls of heaven. If you’re a peanut butter lover, you will adore these truffles! They have a rich peanut buttery flavor and creamy consistency that is hard to beat.

 

Note: This recipe has been updated with new photos and additional information since it was originally published on 2/10/2016 at 08:38.

 

What is a keto fat bomb?

If you remember the low-fat diet trend in the ’80’s, you might be appalled at the idea of trying to purposely increase the amount of fat you eat with the idea of losing weight. However, some people on a ketogenic diet may need a little extra fat to help balance their macros. This is where the “fat bomb” comes in.

 

A fat bomb is a keto-friendly snack that can give a boost of energy to someone who eats a keto diet. They are generally quick and easy to grab and can help you stay on plan as they can replace higher carb snacks.

 

Eating extra fat can be helpful to those who have just started eating a keto diet. The more available fats can make it easier for the body to learn how to burn fat and gives a bit of extra fuel to help “prime the pump.” 

 

Fat bombs can also be helpful to give those who need extra energy–especially if weight loss is not your goal. Those who eat a ketogenic diet for health reasons other than weight loss might need to eat a very high percentage of fat. For example, some doctors and nutritionists advise those using a keto diet to prevent seizures to eat 75% fat. Fat bombs can help them get to these macros. 

 

If you have chosen a keto lifestyle to lose weight, be sure to keep in mind that you want to burn body fat and not just the fat you are eating. If you find that you’re having trouble losing weight, too much fat and/or total calories could be part of the problem.

 

How to garnish these keto fat bombs

These peanut butter truffles can be enjoyed without any garnish at all, or you can use your imagination to create the truffle of your dreams! I like to add a bit of chocolate on top. Sometimes I use keto-friendly chocolate chips, If I don’t have chips, I might chop up some chocolate into small chunks. Another option, and what you see in the photos, is to make little chocolate curls by running a vegetable peeler on the side of a low-carb chocolate bar.

 

If you’re feeling ambitious, you can melt the chocolate and drizzle it over the truffles using a spoon or a pastry bag with a fine tip. This option may bring out your inner Jackson Pollock!

 

Close up of keto peanut butter truffles.

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What Peanut Butter do I use for these keto fat bombs?

Peanut butter can be loaded with sugar, so I always check the nutritional label before buying. In addition to avoiding sugar, I try to watch out for artificial sweeteners such as aspartame, and trans-fats. I personally don’t mind palm oil or coconut oil. These can help emulsify the peanut butter so it doesn’t separate into two layers without adding trans fats.

 

If you choose the kind of peanut butter that separates, you can use it in this recipe. Just be sure to stir it up well before using it. I have tested this recipe both with the type of peanut butter that separates and the type that doesn’t and the results have been excellent with both.

 

What dairy products should I choose for these truffles?

While any brand of heavy whipping cream and butter will work in this recipe, I try to use high quality organic grass fed dairy products.  Cows on pasture are happy cows, plus, the grass they are eating adds omega 3 fatty acids to their milk.  

 

If you prefer using raw dairy products, you can use raw cream in this recipe. However, you will want to make sure it’s a few days old. Very fresh (same day) raw cream can be impossible to whip. I learned this the hard way when I had my own cow.

 

Taking a bite of the peanut butter truffle.

 

How do I store these Low Carb Peanut Butter Truffles

I normally store these truffles in sealed container in the freezer. This way, they stay much fresher and last longer. While you can eat them straight from the freezer, I prefer to let them warm up at room temperature for 5 minutes or so. This allows them to soften a bit, giving them a creamier consistency.

 

Love getting healthy fats in your diet? You might want to check out these Lemon Bar Fat Bombs from Real Balanced.

Enjoy!

-Annissa

 

Peanut Butter Truffles recipe

These light and fluffy low-carb peanut butter truffles will melt in your mouth. They make the perfect keto friendly snack for peanut butter lovers! ❤️😋

 

A peanut butter truffle on a serving plate.
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Low-Carb Peanut Butter Truffles (Keto Fat Bombs)

This recipe for Low Carb Peanut Butter Truffles makes the perfect keto fat bombs for peanut butter lovers! These light and fluffy truffles melt in your mouth and can be stored in the refrigerator or the freezer. They make a tasty snack or dessert for those on a low carb, ketogenic, or Atkins diet.

Course Candy, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, keto, low-carb
Keyword diabetic dessert, easy recipe, keto fat bomb, keto peanut butter recipe, low carb dessert, no bake dessert
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 30
Calories 94 kcal
Author Annissa Slusher

Ingredients

Truffle Ingredients

  • ½ cup chilled whipping cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract divided
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup peanut butter check the label for carb-count and artificial sweeteners
  • 2 tablespoons butter room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons powdered stevia erythritol sweetener 2X the sweetness of sugar--adjust amount to taste.
  • low-carb chocolate for garnish (chips, chunks, curls or melted chocolate) optional

Instructions

  1. Line two baking sheets with parchment or a silicone liner.

  2. In a small bowl, beat the whipping cream until soft peaks form. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and beat until stiff peaks form.

  3. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and peanut butter together in a medium bowl until smooth. Add butter, 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract, and sweetener and beat until incorporated.

  4. Fold ⅓rd of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture to lighten it. Then fold in the remaining cream.

  5. Spoon even amounts of the truffle mixture onto the prepared cookie sheet in ball shapes. Each ball will be the size of a heaping tablespoon. Add chocolate chips, curls, or chopped peanuts for garnish, if desired. If you are using melted chocolate as a garnish, refrigerate or freeze the truffles for a few hours first.

  6. Truffles can be served immediately (if you like them soft) or stored for later. Store in a single layer in an airtight container. They may be kept in the refrigerator or the freezer. Refrigerated truffles will be softer, and frozen truffles will be more solid. If you choose to freeze them, allow them to soften a few minutes at room temperature to soften slightly.

Recipe Notes

Yields 30 truffles

The nutritional information was calculated without the optional chocolate garnish. The nutritional values for this recipe could vary widely depending on the brand of ingredients used--especially peanut butter and chocolate (if used).  For the most accurate information, calculate the nutritional values using the brands you use to make the recipe.

Nutrition Facts
Low-Carb Peanut Butter Truffles (Keto Fat Bombs)
Amount Per Serving (1 truffle)
Calories 94 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 10mg3%
Sodium 43mg2%
Potassium 38mg1%
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 30%1%
Vitamin C 0%0%
Calcium 8%1%
Iron 1%6%
Net Carbs 1g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.