Craving a warm, comforting cup of hot chocolate without the guilt? Keto hot chocolate bombs are the perfect solution. These delightful treats are low in carbs and high in fat, making them ideal for anyone following a ketogenic diet. They're easy to make, fun to watch dissolve, and offer a rich, satisfying flavor that will curb your sweet tooth.
What are Keto Hot Chocolate Bombs?
Hot chocolate bombs have exploded in popularity, becoming a viral trend. These chocolate spheres are filled with ingredients that transform into a rich cup of hot chocolate when dropped into warm milk. The keto version swaps out the sugar and high-carb ingredients for keto-friendly alternatives, allowing you to enjoy a classic treat without derailing your diet.
Fat bombs are low-carb, keto-friendly desserts that don't even require baking. They are usually held together by refrigerating or even by freezing sometimes. These are typically made with ingredients high in fat, such as nut butter, coconut oil, cream cheese, or avocado. Fat bombs can be taken as a snack and will easily hold you over until dinner time. Because they are low in sugar, some even consider them healthy if taken in small amounts.
Why Eat Fat Bombs on the Keto Diet?
A Keto diet is high in fat and low in carbs and sugar, so it can be hard sometimes to find desserts which fit those nutritional restrictions. Fat bombs are the perfect way to curb that sweet tooth whilst also sticking to your goals!
Key Ingredients and Substitutions
To make keto hot chocolate bombs, you'll need a few essential ingredients:
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- Sugar-Free Chocolate: Look for brands like Lily's or ChocZero, which use stevia or monk fruit to sweeten the chocolate.
- Cocoa Powder: Unsweetened cocoa powder provides the rich chocolate flavor without the added sugar.
- Keto-Friendly Sweetener: Erythritol, monk fruit, or stevia are great options for sweetening your hot chocolate bombs.
- Heavy Cream Powder: This is the secret ingredient to make a keto hot chocolate mix. Powdered milk is higher in carbs and has less flavor.
- Unsweetened Almond or Coconut Milk: These low-carb milk alternatives are perfect for melting your hot chocolate bombs.
- Optional Fillings: Sugar-free marshmallows, chocolate chips, and a pinch of sea salt can add extra flavor and texture.
Substitutions:
- For a dairy-free option, you can use coconut cream or a vegan cream cheese alternative.
- Any low-carb sweetener of your choice, such as erythritol, monk fruit, or stevia can be used. Just adjust the quantity according to your sweetness preference.
Essential Equipment
- Silicone Molds: Half ball sphere molds are ideal for creating the chocolate shells. An Instant Pot Egg Bites mold can also be used as an easy hack.
- Double Boiler: Used to melt the chocolate. Technically you can use a microwave, but a double boiler gives you more control.
- Baking Sheet: Covered with parchment paper.
- Measuring Spoons
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making Keto Hot Chocolate Bombs
Here's a detailed guide to making your own keto hot chocolate bombs:
Step 1: Create the Chocolate Spheres
- Melt the Chocolate: Place chocolate chips over a double boiler and bring water to a simmer. Stir until chocolate is melted and uniform in texture. Technically you can use a microwave, but I personally like having control and instant view of the chocolate melting.
- Coat the Molds: Add a tablespoon of the melted chocolate in the center of the mold. Spread the chocolate with the back of the spoon covering the inside of the mold. Repeat until each mold is layered with chocolate.
- Harden the Shells: Place mold in the refrigerator or freezer until chocolate hardens (about 5-10 minutes).
- Add a Second Layer: Repeat chocolate coating process.
Step 2: Prepare the Chocolate Disks
- Prepare Parchment Paper: Place a sheet of parchment on a baking sheet. Outline a small 2-inch circle (I used a shot glass as a template).
- Create Chocolate Disks: Place 1/2 tablespoon of melted chocolate in the center of the circle and spread in the center evenly covering the circle.
- Harden the Disks: Place baking sheet with disks into the refrigerator or freezer until the chocolate hardens (about 5 minutes).
- Add a Second Layer: Repeat the chocolate coating process.
Step 3: Make Sugar-Free Hot Cocoa Mix
- Combine Ingredients: While the chocolate hardens place cocoa, sweetener and chocolate bar in a food processor or blender.
- Pulse: Pulse until the chocolate bar breaks down and is well incorporated into the cocoa and sweetener.
Step 4: Assemble the Cocoa Bombs
- Remove Chocolate: Once the chocolate spheres and disks have hardened, gently remove them from the mold and parchment paper.
- Fill the Spheres: Turn the sphere upside down and add 2 tablespoons of the prepared hot cocoa mix in the center of the chocolate mold. Add mini marshmallows if you want!
- Attach the Disks: Take a disk and outline the perimeter with melted chocolate. Place the disk on top of the open chocolate sphere to "glue" to the bomb.
- Chill: Place in the refrigerator or freezer until the chocolate hardens.
Step 5: Enjoy Your Keto Hot Chocolate Bomb
- Heat the Milk: Heat 1 cup of nut milk* of your choice.
- Add the Bomb: Place a Hot Cocoa Bomb in a mug.
- Pour and Stir: Pour the hot milk over the bomb and watch as it melts and spills out all its goodness. Stir to combine ingredients! Enjoy!
Variations and Flavor Ideas
- Mexican Hot Chocolate: Add cinnamon, chili powder, and a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cocoa mix for a spicy kick.
- Peppermint Chocolate: Use peppermint extract or peppermint-flavored chocolate chips for a refreshing twist.
- Mocha: Add a spoonful of instant coffee granules to the cocoa mix for a coffee-chocolate combination.
- Caramel: Drizzle sugar-free caramel sauce inside the chocolate shell before adding the cocoa mix.
- Chocolate Mint Cocoa Bombs: The mint and cocoa together is so refreshing!
Tips for Success
- Use High-Quality Chocolate: The better the chocolate, the better the flavor of your hot chocolate bombs.
- Be Generous with the Chocolate: To make sturdy chocolate shells, be sure to be generous with the chocolate when coating the inside of the silicone mold. Look to see if there are any thin spots. If you can see through to the colorful mold, then you need to add more chocolate.
- Work Quickly: Melted chocolate can start to harden quickly, so work efficiently when coating the molds and assembling the bombs.
- Don't Worry About Breaks: If the chocolate breaks, don’t worry! Break it up and add it back to the saucepan and melt it again to make another mold.
- Get Creative with Toppings: Add some fun toppings - seasonal idea? How about wrapping in cellophane and share with someone special!
Storing Your Keto Hot Chocolate Bombs
- Cool, Dry Place: Keep these chocolate bombs in the refrigerator or cool dry spot in the house until ready to use.
- Airtight Container: Store them someplace that is cool, dry, and airtight. They will last 1-2 weeks and should be kept at room temperature for best results.
- Freezing: It’s okay to freeze them for a short time to make them last a little longer, but they won’t age well in the freezer for long.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I use a different type of chocolate? Yes, you can use any variety of sugar-free chocolate that you like.
- Can I add marshmallows? Sure! Get some of your favorite sugar-free and keto-friendly marshmallows and add them to the hot chocolate bomb before you add the top. Then they will float in the cup of hot cocoa when you dissolve the rest of the ingredients. You can use already made marshmallows ChocZero and Max Mallows work very well in these.
- How can I give these as gifts? First of all, you can place one keto hot chocolate bomb in a cellophane treat bag. Then tie a ribbon to make it look festive. Or another option is to buy little treat boxes and add one to a box.
Keto Mexican Hot Chocolate Fat Bombs
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- Sweetener to taste (such as erythritol, monk fruit, or stevia)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- Heavy cream
- Cream cheese
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions:
- Mix the dry ingredients: sweetener, cocoa powder, vanilla, cinnamon, chili powder and cayenne pepper.
- Spread mixture into the middle of a sheet of parchment paper. Then roll into a long cylinder with parchment paper wrapped around.
- Freeze for 30 minutes.
- To make the whipped cream, add heavy cream to a medium bowl and whip until stiff peaks form. Add sweetener and vanilla. Continue whipping until incorporated.
- Remove chocolate fat bomb mixture from the freezer.
- Remove parchment paper and cut the roll into 10-12 round pieces.
- Add 1 tablespoon cocoa powder to a plate or small bowl. Dip the top of each fat bomb into the cocoa powder and place fat bombs cocoa side up on a parchment lined tray.
- Pipe or dollop whipped cream onto each fat bomb.
Nutritional Information
The nutritional information provided are guidelines and may vary based on the brand of products used. For your specific nutritional goals use My Fitness Pal or Verywell Fit recipe calculators. Keto Hot Chocolate Bombs are the treat you have been dreaming of, and you didn’t even realize it. The result is a cup of super creamy, rich, and delectable hot chocolate, unlike anything you have had before. The best part is that they have only 4 ingredients and 4 net carbs!
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