Bacon and Chive Fat Bombs (Keto)

Bacon and Chive Fat Bombs Keto

“I rarely feel truly hungry (a quick high-five to the keto lifestyle), but I do still enjoy a quick, convenient snack. On days when my biltong or droe wors has not yet dried (or times in lock-down when we had no nuts or pork scratchings in the house), these little morsels made a fantastic high fat snack to satiate us until dinnertime.(Dinner is usually when we have our only proper meal of the day – and its usually something special that I take my time with – here are some ideas as to what I make at suppertime in casa de Palmer!). Enjoy these delicious balls of flavour – they freeze well making your once-a-week-effort worth the time and effort!” – Monya


Monya Kilian PalmerFats of Life® is a keto and low carb recipe blog that I love to run as a hobby in my spare time. I am also the author of the best-selling Keto Kitchen Series of cookbooks. This includes my debut best-seller Keto Kitchen (2020). The fun and exciting Lazy Keto Kitchen (2021). And, the clever and inspiring Budget Keto Kitchen (2022). My 4th cookbook, Quick Keto Kitchen (2023) is as fantastic as the first three, and packed with spectacular, easy creations!

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These savoury treats are not only delicious but also help to maintain a state of ketosis, making them an ideal snack for those following a low-carb, high-fat lifestyle.
 

Bacon and Chive Fat Bombs Keto
Bacon and Chive Fat Bombs by Monya Kilian Palmer

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To create these scrumptious fat bombs, one starts by frying smoked bacon. All the rendered bacon fat is used because it adds a rich and savoury flavour to the recipe. I then mix in butter, soured cream and cream cheese – along with chopped fresh chives. The chives add not only a burst of freshness, but also a subtle onion-like taste.
 
Once chilled and shaped, they can be enjoyed immediately or stored in the refrigerator (or freezer) for future indulgence. With their high fat content and minimal carbohydrates, they provide a satisfying snack that keeps hunger at bay while keeping your body in a state of ketosis.
 
Fat bombs not only satiate your cravings for something savoury, but they also provide a dose of healthy fats. The combination of butter, soured cream, and cream cheese delivers a generous amount of beneficial fats, essential for energy production and maintaining a feeling of fullness. Additionally, bacon is a good source of protein, making these fat bombs a well-rounded keto-friendly snack.
 

It is important to note that to maintain ketosis, it’s essential to track carbohydrate intake and ensure it aligns with your daily macro goals. Consulting with a healthcare professional is advised before making significant dietary changes. Scroll to the bottom to see the full macros and allergens for this KEYPHRASE HERE dish, as well as all the X on Fats of Life®.
 

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Bacon & Chive Fat Bombs (Keto)

Bursting with flavour, these fat bombs will keep you going when you need a high fat snack between meals. At only 0.6g carbs per serving, you can't go wrong having a batch of these kicking about.
Course Light Meals, Snack
Cuisine General
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Setting Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 30 minutes
Servings 20 fat bombs

Per serving

Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.6g | Protein: 5.6g | Fat: 12g

Ingredients

  • 380 g (13.4 oz) smoked streaky bacon, chopped small
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
  • 125 g (4.4 oz) unsalted butter
  • 100 g (3.5 oz) full-fat cream cheese (soft cheese)
  • 50 g (1.8 oz) sour cream
  • 10 g (0.4 oz) snipped chives
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 10 g (0.4 oz) snipped chives, additional to coat

Instructions

  • Use a sharp knife to chop the bacon and garlic as small as possible.
  • Melt the butter in a large non-stick pan or wok. Add the bacon and garlic and leave to simmer over low-moderate heat for approximately 15-20 minutes. We want three things to happen:
    - The bacon must cook through sufficiently - without crisping
    - The garlic must soften completely - without burning
    - The water content (often found in store-bought bacon) must cook out (evaporate) so that we are left with only fat.
  • Once you are happy, remove the pan from the heat and add the cream cheese, sour cream and chives. Season the mixture with freshly ground black pepper and mix well to combine.
    NOTE 1: Please be mindful of the amounts I indicated: if you add too much sour cream and cream cheese, the mixture will not solidify sufficiently when you leave it to chill and set.
    NOTE 2: You will not need to season with salt as the smoked bacon will offer PLENTY of saltiness in these fat bombs. (Trust me, I learnt the hard way.)
  • Transfer the mixture into a bowl and place in the fridge overnight to allow all the fat to solidify again.
  • Once solidified, you can easily portion the fat bombs, approx. 27 (1oz) each. I found using an ice cream scoop was ideal. Use clean hands to form into balls and place onto a tray.
  • You can either scatter over the additional snipped fresh chives, but I found it looks prettier if you lightly roll the balls in a shallow bowl of snipped chives.
    Store in the fridge for no longer than 3-4 days - but its more convenient to freeze them. Defrost a few at a time in the fridge for a few hours - and enjoy as a high fat snack! Yum!

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A new-and-improved version of this delicious recipe features in my cookbook LAZY KETO KITCHEN.


My name is Monya Kilian Palmer. If you loved this recipe, please follow and tag me @mkilianpalmer on Instagram so we can all see your lovely creations!

Bacon and Chive Fat Bombs (Keto)
Nutritional Information per fat bomb
Calories                        133Kcal / 556kJ
Fat                                12g
Carbohydrates              0.6g
Protein                          5.6g

Allergens
Milk
Eggs (may be found in some brands of soft cheese and sour cream - check labels)




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Disclaimer: The nutritional analysis, macro and allergen breakdown of the recipes on this site have been manually and carefully calculated using the cloud-based software NUTRITICS®. NUTRITICS® is fully approved by the relevant Trading Standards organizations and is EU and FDA-compliant. The macro calculations are provided as a courtesy to you based on the author's weighing of ingredients when creating the dishes. If Erythritol (a sugar polyol) has been used in any of the recipes, it has already been manually excluded from the final carbohydrate count. The author is a chef - not a medical professional - and this website has been designed to provide you with recipe ideas to suit the low carb lifestyle you have discussed with your GP.



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