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Paleo Fat Balls (with a keto option)

Fat balls made with nuts and seeds are a marvelous healthy snack. Make them keto by using your favorite sugar-free confectioners sweetener

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 24 balls
Calories: 140 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups raw nuts see note*
  • 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/3 cup nut or seed butter of choice see note**
  • 1/4 cup cacao nibs optional
  • 2 scoops Vital Proteins Marine Collagen
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil melted and cooled
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup see note***
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons cold water
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

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  1. Add the raw nuts to food processor and process until finely chopped. Add the remaining ingredients to the food processor and process until a thick paste has formed. The dough should be sticky. 
  2. Roll the fat ball mixture into 16 to 20 balls. Store in a zip lock bag in the refrigerator or freezer (balls thaw quickly, so I store mine in the freezer).

Notes

  • *I used 1 cup raw almonds and ½ cup macadamia nuts, but you can use any combination of your favorite nuts.
  • *I used 1 cup raw almonds and ½ cup macadamia nuts, but you can use any combination of your favorite nuts.
  • **I used sunflower seed butter. To keep these paleo, avoid using peanut butter
  • **I used sunflower seed butter. To keep these paleo, avoid using peanut butter
  • ***Use 2 to 3 tablespoons zero-sugar sweetener such as Erythritol, monk fruit sweetener, or xylitol or a few drops of liquid Stevia to make these a completely sugar-free ball for a ketogenic diet.
  • Erythritol
  • monk fruit sweetener
  • xylitol
  • If you have it on hand, use sugar-free confectioners sweetener for a less grainy consistency, or use sugar-free maple syrup.
  • If you aren't on a ketogenic diet, you can increase the amount of pure maple syrup to up to 5 tablespoons for a sweeter ball.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1of 24 Calories 140kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 13g (20%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24balls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 140

% Daily Value*

Serving 1of 24
Calories 140kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 13g 20%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.