Fat Bombs -- Are they really good for low carb diet?
AnitaBthin
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So I've seen lots of yummy fat bomb recipes. Today, I decided to go shopping for the ingredients I need. As I'm shopping, I'm reading labels and see that some of the ingredients have 14+ grams of carbs. I put those back and came home with half of the stuff I needed to make them. Are the fat bombs really good for a low carb, high fat diet? I'm dying to try the Nestle Crunch recipe but the carbs in the chocolate scare me. Help!
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May I ask why you've decided that an LCHF diet is the best route for you to take?3
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This is my favourite fat bomb recipe
http://screwedonstraight.net/keto-diet-peanut-butter-cup-fat-bombs/
I made them when i was too low on fat, plus felt like something sweet.
Whats your daily carb limit?2 -
I don't know if they are good. They are basically LCHF dessert, often based on MCT's, which increase ketones. They usually have almost no carbs in them. Or protein for that matter.
I like using coconut oil and cocoa powder with a few drops of stevia and vanilla and mint extract. Peanut butter, coconut oil, stevia and nuts are very tasty too.
Nestle Crunch as a fat bomb? Doesn't sound very LCHF. Most fat bombs I see keep carbs under 3 for a 2 TBS serving (around 200kcal).
Google some recipes and you'll see what I mean.
Best wishes. 2 -
Christine_72 wrote: »This is my favourite fat bomb recipe
http://screwedonstraight.net/keto-diet-peanut-butter-cup-fat-bombs/
I made them when i was too low on fat, plus felt like something sweet.
Whats your daily carb limit?
I'm not LCHF but was intrigued by the idea of fat bombs and those are indeed yummy. I didn't stop at 100 calories though. It's been a while, but I imagine I quartered the recipe and ate it all.
(Author's meal, not mine)
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kshama2001 wrote: »Christine_72 wrote: »This is my favourite fat bomb recipe
http://screwedonstraight.net/keto-diet-peanut-butter-cup-fat-bombs/
I made them when i was too low on fat, plus felt like something sweet.
Whats your daily carb limit?
I'm not LCHF but was intrigued by the idea of fat bombs and those are indeed yummy. I didn't stop at 100 calories though. It's been a while, but I imagine I quartered the recipe and ate it all.
(Author's meal, not mine)
One time i ate the whole lot in one day
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Christine_72 wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »Christine_72 wrote: »This is my favourite fat bomb recipe
http://screwedonstraight.net/keto-diet-peanut-butter-cup-fat-bombs/
I made them when i was too low on fat, plus felt like something sweet.
Whats your daily carb limit?
I'm not LCHF but was intrigued by the idea of fat bombs and those are indeed yummy. I didn't stop at 100 calories though. It's been a while, but I imagine I quartered the recipe and ate it all.
(Author's meal, not mine)
One time i ate the whole lot in one day
I've gone way overboard on them too. I don't make them often... Maybe if I wanted to gain. Or use the bathroom more the next day.
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I don't make them either. I have. They're delicious but I had very little restraint when faced with their fatty, sweet goodness. They're a 100 calorie frozen bite of candy to me. I'll settle for getting my fat from avocados, coconut, seeds, nuts, coconut oil (in BPC), olive oil, butter, eggs, cream cheese and fatty meat. My LCHF diet is pretty boring compared to many but I've kept my weight off and it has helped with my neurological movement disorder.4
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Christine_72 wrote: »This is my favourite fat bomb recipe
http://screwedonstraight.net/keto-diet-peanut-butter-cup-fat-bombs/
I made them when i was too low on fat, plus felt like something sweet.
Whats your daily carb limit?
20g0 -
snickerscharlie wrote: »May I ask why you've decided that an LCHF diet is the best route for you to take?
I've just read a lot about Keto for the past 2 years and decided to finally try it. I've tried many diets throughout the years. This time I'm trying something different.0 -
Check out the low carb group, it's a very supportive group with lots of resources:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/394-low-carber-daily-forum-the-lcd-group1 -
I haven't tried fat bombs yet. I feel like they're one of those hyper palatable things I don't do well with, plus they don't usually fit my calories.2
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AnitaBthin wrote: »Christine_72 wrote: »This is my favourite fat bomb recipe
http://screwedonstraight.net/keto-diet-peanut-butter-cup-fat-bombs/
I made them when i was too low on fat, plus felt like something sweet.
Whats your daily carb limit?
20g
20g is very low. Keto is classified as under 50g, and low carb under 100g. Then there's those that count net carbs instead of total carbs.
The group linked above has loads of info.0 -
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Christine_72 wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »Christine_72 wrote: »This is my favourite fat bomb recipe
http://screwedonstraight.net/keto-diet-peanut-butter-cup-fat-bombs/
I made them when i was too low on fat, plus felt like something sweet.
Whats your daily carb limit?
I'm not LCHF but was intrigued by the idea of fat bombs and those are indeed yummy. I didn't stop at 100 calories though. It's been a while, but I imagine I quartered the recipe and ate it all.
(Author's meal, not mine)
One time i ate the whole lot in one day
Here's my version. I put it all in my food processor and ate it out of there - no need to wait for the freezer or worry about portion control
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kshama2001 wrote: »Christine_72 wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »Christine_72 wrote: »This is my favourite fat bomb recipe
http://screwedonstraight.net/keto-diet-peanut-butter-cup-fat-bombs/
I made them when i was too low on fat, plus felt like something sweet.
Whats your daily carb limit?
I'm not LCHF but was intrigued by the idea of fat bombs and those are indeed yummy. I didn't stop at 100 calories though. It's been a while, but I imagine I quartered the recipe and ate it all.
(Author's meal, not mine)
One time i ate the whole lot in one day
Here's my version. I put it all in my food processor and ate it out of there - no need to wait for the freezer or worry about portion control
Nice, and bonus points for not having to wait for it to freeze and being able to eat it all at once
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I've had low carb fat bombs. If you need recipes search for keto or LCHF fat bombs to get the recipes. They can be pretty filling. I wouldn't do a nestle crunch if it involves a candy bar. The ones you want should not have high carb ingredients.0
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Christine_72 wrote: »AnitaBthin wrote: »Christine_72 wrote: »This is my favourite fat bomb recipe
http://screwedonstraight.net/keto-diet-peanut-butter-cup-fat-bombs/
I made them when i was too low on fat, plus felt like something sweet.
Whats your daily carb limit?
20g
20g is very low. Keto is classified as under 50g, and low carb under 100g. Then there's those that count net carbs instead of total carbs.
The group linked above has loads of info.
Well, I thought it was a little low too but that's what the numbers came up to. 20g Carbs, 80g Protein and 133g Fat. This is by the ruled.me keto calculator. And 1596 calories. What are your thoughts on this?0 -
I've had low carb fat bombs. If you need recipes search for keto or LCHF fat bombs to get the recipes. They can be pretty filling. I wouldn't do a nestle crunch if it involves a candy bar. The ones you want should not have high carb ingredients.
Hi Shelly, it actually uses regular pork rinds to give it that crispiness. I'll post the recipe here. 0 -
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Christine_72 wrote: »AnitaBthin wrote: »Christine_72 wrote: »This is my favourite fat bomb recipe
http://screwedonstraight.net/keto-diet-peanut-butter-cup-fat-bombs/
I made them when i was too low on fat, plus felt like something sweet.
Whats your daily carb limit?
20g
20g is very low. Keto is classified as under 50g, and low carb under 100g. Then there's those that count net carbs instead of total carbs.
The group linked above has loads of info.
The 20g of carbs are net carbs. That's a common number for people following keto to eat.1 -
AnitaBthin wrote: »
Did you find sugar-free chocolate and 85% chocolate? Regular chocolate will have more carbs.0 -
Personally, the sweet ones I tried I didn't like at all. Too greasy, feeling like chewing flavored crisco, and are just trying too hard to resemble dessert (and failing). Of course all of the ones I tried had coconut oil as a base, so that explains the greasy frozen crisco texture so there is that. I'm not sure using butter would have been better, I shudder at the thought of biting into frozen butter. Are they good for a low carb diet? Well, most of them fit the macros, and can help if you are having trouble getting enough fat, so if you like them why not? Keep in mind they usually have a lot of calories even in bite sized variations, so use your better judgement when consuming them.1
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kshama2001 wrote: »AnitaBthin wrote: »
Did you find sugar-free chocolate and 85% chocolate? Regular chocolate will have more carbs.
I did. I found both and they contained a high amount of carbs. Maybe I'm confused about what is high carbs per serving.
I didn't buy the chocolate but the recipe says 1.6g per fat bomb. Hmm.0 -
Christine_72 wrote: »AnitaBthin wrote: »Christine_72 wrote: »This is my favourite fat bomb recipe
http://screwedonstraight.net/keto-diet-peanut-butter-cup-fat-bombs/
I made them when i was too low on fat, plus felt like something sweet.
Whats your daily carb limit?
20g
20g is very low. Keto is classified as under 50g, and low carb under 100g. Then there's those that count net carbs instead of total carbs.
The group linked above has loads of info.
The 20g of carbs are net carbs. That's a common number for people following keto to eat.
Or total. Many of us go with total carbs because what carbs we do eat are so high in fibre. This is less work. Plus some of us feel better the lower our carbs go. 0 -
AnitaBthin wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »AnitaBthin wrote: »
Did you find sugar-free chocolate and 85% chocolate? Regular chocolate will have more carbs.
I did. I found both and they contained a high amount of carbs. Maybe I'm confused about what is high carbs per serving.
I didn't buy the chocolate but the recipe says 1.6g per fat bomb. Hmm.
That sounds reasonable. Most fat bombs have some carbs, which is fine since very few keto'ers are going for zero carbs. I usually make chocolate fat bombs, and I know the vanilla and cococa powder will have carbs too. Not a lot but a small something.
I think I would try to forget about the "Nestle" flavour if you try these. It might be Nestle similar but IDK if pork rinds can truely do Nestle flavour. Let us know how it tastes if you try it.1 -
AnitaBthin wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »AnitaBthin wrote: »
Did you find sugar-free chocolate and 85% chocolate? Regular chocolate will have more carbs.
I did. I found both and they contained a high amount of carbs. Maybe I'm confused about what is high carbs per serving.
I didn't buy the chocolate but the recipe says 1.6g per fat bomb. Hmm.
That sounds reasonable. Most fat bombs have some carbs, which is fine since very few keto'ers are going for zero carbs. I usually make chocolate fat bombs, and I know the vanilla and cococa powder will have carbs too. Not a lot but a small something.
I think I would try to forget about the "Nestle" flavour if you try these. It might be Nestle similar but IDK if pork rinds can truely do Nestle flavour. Let us know how it tastes if you try it.
lol. Yeah, I highly doubt they'll taste the same. I'll stop by the store today and get the chocolates I need. Also, I'm having a hard time finding sugar free jello! Isn't what weird? I know it exists and I've seen them before but I'm gonna have to go to different stores today and see if I can find them. Would like to try the strawberry fat bomb.
I've noticed that I hit my calories, carbs, and sometimes protein macros but never the fat. So that's why I'd love to make some fat bombs to help out.0 -
Christine_72 wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »Christine_72 wrote: »This is my favourite fat bomb recipe
http://screwedonstraight.net/keto-diet-peanut-butter-cup-fat-bombs/
I made them when i was too low on fat, plus felt like something sweet.
Whats your daily carb limit?
I'm not LCHF but was intrigued by the idea of fat bombs and those are indeed yummy. I didn't stop at 100 calories though. It's been a while, but I imagine I quartered the recipe and ate it all.
(Author's meal, not mine)
One time i ate the whole lot in one day
I would think that would be my problem.
OP, the ingredients with lots of carbs; it might balance out per serving if it's a large batch.
Or, maybe try subbing a higher percentage chocolate bar with less sugar/milk. If needed you could balance it with more sweetener.1 -
AnitaBthin wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »AnitaBthin wrote: »
Did you find sugar-free chocolate and 85% chocolate? Regular chocolate will have more carbs.
I did. I found both and they contained a high amount of carbs. Maybe I'm confused about what is high carbs per serving.
I didn't buy the chocolate but the recipe says 1.6g per fat bomb. Hmm.
That sounds reasonable. Most fat bombs have some carbs, which is fine since very few keto'ers are going for zero carbs. I usually make chocolate fat bombs, and I know the vanilla and cococa powder will have carbs too. Not a lot but a small something.
I think I would try to forget about the "Nestle" flavour if you try these. It might be Nestle similar but IDK if pork rinds can truely do Nestle flavour. Let us know how it tastes if you try it.
Uh, yeah. Similar crunch (maybe depending on how they hold up), but the flavor would be interesting. Also curious if you try them.
Although I've had bacon chocolate chip cookies, and those were delicious, so...1 -
Christine_72 wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »Christine_72 wrote: »This is my favourite fat bomb recipe
http://screwedonstraight.net/keto-diet-peanut-butter-cup-fat-bombs/
I made them when i was too low on fat, plus felt like something sweet.
Whats your daily carb limit?
I'm not LCHF but was intrigued by the idea of fat bombs and those are indeed yummy. I didn't stop at 100 calories though. It's been a while, but I imagine I quartered the recipe and ate it all.
(Author's meal, not mine)
One time i ate the whole lot in one day
I would think that would be my problem.
OP, the ingredients with lots of carbs; it might balance out per serving if it's a large batch.
Or, maybe try subbing a higher percentage chocolate bar with less sugar/milk. If needed you could balance it with more sweetener.
Good idea!. I'm going to attempt to make them tonight. I'll report back my findings. lol.AnitaBthin wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »AnitaBthin wrote: »
Did you find sugar-free chocolate and 85% chocolate? Regular chocolate will have more carbs.
I did. I found both and they contained a high amount of carbs. Maybe I'm confused about what is high carbs per serving.
I didn't buy the chocolate but the recipe says 1.6g per fat bomb. Hmm.
That sounds reasonable. Most fat bombs have some carbs, which is fine since very few keto'ers are going for zero carbs. I usually make chocolate fat bombs, and I know the vanilla and cococa powder will have carbs too. Not a lot but a small something.
I think I would try to forget about the "Nestle" flavour if you try these. It might be Nestle similar but IDK if pork rinds can truely do Nestle flavour. Let us know how it tastes if you try it.
Uh, yeah. Similar crunch (maybe depending on how they hold up), but the flavor would be interesting. Also curious if you try them.
Although I've had bacon chocolate chip cookies, and those were delicious, so...
Awesome. I've yet to try bacon-chocolate anything. Maybe that's on the list to try. 0 -
AnitaBthin wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »AnitaBthin wrote: »
Did you find sugar-free chocolate and 85% chocolate? Regular chocolate will have more carbs.
I did. I found both and they contained a high amount of carbs. Maybe I'm confused about what is high carbs per serving.
I didn't buy the chocolate but the recipe says 1.6g per fat bomb. Hmm.
That sounds reasonable. Most fat bombs have some carbs, which is fine since very few keto'ers are going for zero carbs. I usually make chocolate fat bombs, and I know the vanilla and cococa powder will have carbs too. Not a lot but a small something.
I think I would try to forget about the "Nestle" flavour if you try these. It might be Nestle similar but IDK if pork rinds can truely do Nestle flavour. Let us know how it tastes if you try it.
Uh, yeah. Similar crunch (maybe depending on how they hold up), but the flavor would be interesting. Also curious if you try them.
Although I've had bacon chocolate chip cookies, and those were delicious, so...
Ohhh, I boroowed a cookbook on bacon a while back. The things this author did with bacon was amazing. A beautiful thing...1
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