These Keto Red Velvet Fat Bombs are the ideal low-carb dessert, and it is good to satisfy the sweet craving while being on the keto diet. These red velvet fat bombs are made with cream cheese, butter, chocolate, and vanilla essence. These sweet treats are looking indulgent, and they are so creamy and loaded with the traditional taste of red velvet. They’re ideal for meal prep and on-the-go snacking because they’re simple to make and freeze well. These small treats will quickly become a mainstay in the low-carb kitchen, regardless of your level of experience with keto. We can easily garnish these fat bombs with a favorite topping like chocolate chips or almonds.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
STATS:
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Preparation Time: 10 mints.
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Chill time: 1 hour
- Total Time: One hour, Ten mints.
- Cuisine: American
- Course: Dessert
- Serving Size: 1 fat bomb
- Diet: Keto, Low-Carb
- Yield: 12 fat bombs
EQUIPMENT:
- Large mixing bowl
- Beater
- Spatula
- Spoon
- Parchment cups
- Muffin tin
INGREDIENTS:
- 8 oz. cream cheese
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup coconut oil
- ¼ cup powdered Erythritol
- 2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- ½ tsp. red food coloring
- Salt
- 2 tbsp. almond flour
INGREDIENTS NOTES:
CREAM CHEESE:
- We can use full-fat cream cheese and it is use for optimal texture and keto compliance. We should not have to use the low-fat cream cheese because it may alter the fat content and consistency.
BUTTER
- We can use the unsalted butter so we can easily adjust the salt according to the preference. We should have to use the soften butter so that it can get mix easily with the cream cheese.
COCONUT OIL:
- Coconut Oil is use to increases good fats and it also gives a smooth texture. You can cut this down or leave it out if you want a firmer fat bomb.
ERYTHRITOL:
- We can use Erythritol powder or monk fruit to make the smooth fat bombs because if we use the coarse or granular sweetener so the fat bombs may become gritty.
COCOA POWDER:
- We use the unsweetened cocoa powder to give the traditional chocolate taste in red velvet. We can use Dutch cocoa powder for a smoother flavor and a richer color.
VANILLA EXTRACT:
- We should have to use the pure vanilla extract to make the dessert more tasty.
RED FOOD COLOR:
- Red Food Coloring gives traditional red velvet its distinctive color. A few drops of liquid or gel can be used. We can also use the beetroot powder if we want some natural alternative.
ALMOND FLOUR:
- Almond flour gives the fat bombs a little cake-like texture and helps them firm up. We can skip if we prefer them creamier.
SALT:
- Salt balances the flavors and adds sweetness.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTION:
- Take a large mixing vessel and include the butter, cream cheese, & coconut oil.
- Beat all these components till they get smooth & creamy.
- Add vanilla, sweetener, cocoa powder, salt, and red color in the cream cheese.
- Then we can mix all these components till the cream cheese gets frothy and well blended.
- After that, you can include the almond flour.
- We can put the muffin paper cups in the muffin mold.
- Take the spoon & put the mixture into tiny muffin tins.
- We can smooth the top of the cups with the spatula.
- Then we can place the tin in the freezer to get freeze for 1 hour or till they get solid.
- We can remove these fat bombs from the molds and serve these and store the remaining.
TIPS:
- We can include a squeeze of lemon juice for a twist reminiscent of cheesecake.
- You can also include a spoonful of coconut flour or more butter to make them firmer.
- We can put these fat bombs at an ambient temperature for some time before its consumption for the best texture.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- You could put these red velvet fat bombs in a closed container and store these fat bombs for 1 week
FREEZER:
- We can also store these red velvet fat bombs in the freezer for 1 month and thaw these fat bombs at an ambient temperature for 10 to 15 minutes before the consumption.
FAQs:
Are these red velvet fat bombs keto-friendly?
- Yes this red velvet fat bombs is keto-friendly and they are only comprises of 2g carbs, 1g fiber, and 1g net carbs in these fat bombs.
Will we store these red velvet fat bombs?
- Yes we can stock-up these red velvet fat bombs in the close container and keep these red velvet fat bombs for one week in the fridge or for one month in the freezer; we just have to put these fat bombs at an ambient temperature for 10 to 15 minutes before consumption.
How to make these red velvet fat bombs dairy-free?
- We can easily make these red velvet fat bombs dairy-free by using dairy-free cream cheese and coconut oil to make these fat bombs.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 120 kcal
Potassium: 30mg
Total Carbs: 2g
Net Carbs: 1g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 1g
Fat: 12g
Sodium: 55mg
Vitamin A: 400 IU
Calcium: 15mg
Iron: 0.3mg