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Published: Feb 10, 2020 · Updated: Aug 16, 2020. Post contains affiliate links. See full disclosure page for details.

Coconut Cream Fat Bombs

February 10, 2020…By Megan Byrd, RD – Coconut Cream Fat Bombs post contains affiliate links. See full disclosure page for details.

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If you’ve been following my blog, you’ll notice I use coconut pretty frequently. It’s delicious, it’s fatty, and I love it. So naturally, my first attempt at a fat bomb recipe HAD to include coconut.

These low carb, no bake shredded coconut fat bombs are so easy! With only 5 ingredients, these dairy free fat balls are perfect for nursing moms who need a healthy snack and a lactation boost!

What is a fat bomb you may ask?

In short, it’s pretty much a ball of calories. Traditionally it’s carb-free and used in the keto diet a lot to add fat into the diet.

But, my recipe is a little different. I’m a nursing mama, so I designed my coconut cream fat bombs to have fats and carbs to help me keep producing milk for my little lady.

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    As a nursing mom, I’ve been trying to add more healthy fats into my diet. I’ve been really intentional about adding olive oil, avocados, and coconut oil into my diet every day to keep up my milk production. I honestly don’t know if I would have made it this far nursing (8 months and going strong!) without being so intentional.

    If you’re a nursing mama too, you have to make sure you’re getting enough calories and fat into your diet! I’ve found that if you restrict your calories while nursing your baby, your milk production TANKS. At least, that’s what happened to me a few months ago.

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    So I decided I better just settle down and learn to be okay with the season of my life that is eating more and feeding my baby.

    I know carving out time to actually eat really sucks when you have children, and that’s why these coconut cream fat bombs come in handy! They’re a perfect high-calorie snack to grab when you’re busy. Just stick them in the fridge or freezer!

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    Finding Coconut Cream

    Coconut cream can be tough to find in stores, so I order mine from Amazon! This is one that I like to use, it has great coconut flavor and is smoother than others I’ve tried in the past:

    Trader Joe’s sells a good one too, but if you don’t live near a TJ’s, Amazon is so much easier!


    Note: These are not for “dieting”. They will definitely make you feel full, but they probably won’t help you lose weight.

    Recipe

    A bowl of coconut fat bombs with a person holding one between their fingers.
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    5 from 2 votes

    Coconut Cream Fat Bombs

    A great snack to add some fat into your diet!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Total Time1 hr 15 mins
    Servings: 40 fat bombs
    Author: Megan Byrd, RD

    Ingredients

    • 1 can coconut cream
    • 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
    • 1 cup shredded coconut unsweetened
    • 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
    • 2 tablespoons sugar or sweetener of choice

    Instructions

    • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
      Chill for 1 hour so it can be easily shaped.
      Shape into 1 inch balls and place on a sheet pan lined with parchment.
      Stick these in the fridge and enjoy for up to 5 days, or freezer for up to 3 months.

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    These low carb, no bake shredded coconut fat bombs are so easy! With only 5 ingredients, these dairy free fat balls are perfect for nursing moms who need a healthy snack and a lactation boost!

    If you end up making this and loving it, take a photo and tag me on Instagram! I’d love to see your versions of my recipes! And feel free to rate it down below in the comment section. I would really appreciate it!

    xoxo Megan

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    Comments

    1. Daniel Carter says

      March 11, 2023 at 10:52 pm

      Coat them in sugar free chocolate.
      I used 2/3 cup keto friendly chocolate chips with 2 tbsp coconut oil. Tastes like Bounty bars.

      Reply
      • Megan Byrd, RD says

        March 16, 2023 at 9:34 am

        Sounds so good!

        Reply
    2. MHAST says

      October 8, 2022 at 9:28 pm

      5 stars
      These are so good! I love coconut and these are perfect for me.

      Reply
    3. Stacy says

      August 1, 2022 at 8:28 am

      Have you ever added peanut butter or anything to change the flavor? I do not care for coconut but am needing some fats for my BM. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Megan Byrd, RD says

        August 2, 2022 at 3:06 pm

        I have never tried these with peanut butter! You could try it!

        Reply
    4. Ashley says

      January 2, 2022 at 10:37 am

      What is the nutrition facts in this recipe? Net carbs, sugar, fat, and protein?

      Reply
      • Megan Byrd, RD says

        January 4, 2022 at 2:51 pm

        Hi there! Each coconut fat bomb contains 100 calories, 1 g sugar, 1 g net carb, 10 grams fat, and 1 gram protein.

        Reply
    5. Alex says

      August 13, 2020 at 3:50 pm

      5 stars
      Hi I love this recipe! I was just wondering, are there too many carbs in this for the keto diet? Because I am doing keto and I feel like these would actually be keto.

      Reply
      • Megan Byrd, RD says

        August 13, 2020 at 8:02 pm

        Hi Alex!

        Yes I think these would be considered keto. They’re very low carb, even though they have a little bit of sugar in them. Thanks for the great feedback! 🙂

        Reply
    6. Tammie Fischer says

      June 28, 2020 at 2:55 pm

      5 stars
      Coconut is my absolute favorite. I can’t wait to try these out!

      Reply

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