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It’s easy to see how fat bombs have become such a favorite in the low carb community. They range from sweet to savory and can be made in huge batches to be used whenever needed. From sweet coconut cream cups to savory cheese & chive bites, there’s a fat bomb for any taste. Of course, fat bombs are a keto dieter’s dream as well as they are a perfect source of energy. Fat is energy when you are in ketosis and sometimes you need an extra boost of fat to help you power through the day. A fat bomb is a quick way to get that energy you need in a tasty way.
Recently, a fellow blogger, Martina of KetoDietApp.com reached out to us to say she’s released another book. The last time we reviewed one of her books we were totally blown away. The amount of detail, information and beauty in each recipe was enough to get us recommending it to everyone! This time around is no different. Martina’s new book, Sweet & Savory Fat Bombs, is full of delicious and creative recipes for fat bombs! Each one looks more delicious than the last and comes in many different shapes, sizes and flavors. We seriously couldn’t wait to try every single recipe in the book.
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Fat Burning Vanilla Smoothie
The one that really caught our attention was this Fat Burning Vanilla Smoothie. Just the name sounds like something that is too good to be true. A drink that burns fat? Seems like something that we need to make immediately!
We are totally addicted to our Nutribullet and it’s one of the few contraptions we actually keep on our counter for daily use. We also love the ease of making smoothies and shakes throughout the day. It’s a bit like having a dessert without the guilt! The fat burning vanilla smoothie recipe is made in a blender or Nutribullet so we literally already had the equipment to make this recipe ready to go. Its as if we are meant to make this smoothie every day…
We decided to test out Martina’s recipe to get a huge boost of fat right at the beginning of our day. Most days we either have a large breakfast or a Butter Coffee but we thought to publish this recipe would be a great help to those starting keto and/or have hectic schedules. This Fat Burning Vanilla Smoothie is an amazing busy morning solution. Just plop everything in the blender and go! You’ll get the energy you need to start your day off right, an amazingly delicious drink and it all only takes a few minutes to put together- a total keto win!
Give this smoothie a try and also try out some of the other fat bombs in this book if you get the chance. You will love them all and definitely appreciate a whole new arsenal of fat bombs to help boost your keto diet. Enjoy!
Here’s how to make it!
| Servings: serving |
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese (full-fat)
- 1/4 cup water
- 4 ice cubes
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp So Nourished powdered erythritol sweetener (or 3 drops liquid Stevia)
- whipped cream (optional topping)
- In a blender, combine egg yolks, mascarpone or creamed coconut milk, water, ice, MCT or coconut oil, vanilla and erythritol, Swerve or stevia. Pulse until smooth.
- Top with whipped cream and enjoy!
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I love this recipe! (I do use the chia seed alternative to egg yolks.)
This morning I used coffee instead of the water and added a few sprinkles of cinnamon. Yummy!
Thanks for posting!
Sounds lovely, Heidi!
Should I assume the listed macro amounts do not include the whipped cream for topping since no measured amount is given? Thanks!
The whipped cream would only add trace macros. We use unsweetened whipped cream as a garnish for photos; it’s your choice whether you’d like to add it or not 🙂
Will it taste the same if the coconut oil is left out? I don’t have any at the moment. What is MCT?
I think it should be fine! MCT oil is similar to coconut oil. Coconut oil is full of medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) which contribute to many of coconut oil’s benefits. Here’s more info: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2016/08/22/mct-oil-health-benefits.aspx
Can you sub cream cheese for the marscarpone?
Yes, that’s totally fine!
Hi!! Can I sub cream cheese for the marscapone/coconut milk?
That’s a perfect substitute, Michelle 🙂
Hi! I love this smoothie for breakfast. Fills me up and I’m good until lunch. But I’m curious if I can use something else in place of the raw egg. I’m trying to get pregnant and I don’t want to give up this yummy smoothie, but I also don’t want to take any chances with the raw egg. My doctor would freak! Any suggestions that will still keep it low carb? Or would it be best to just try another recipe all together?
I just saw a previous response to this question. I really love this recipe as is, and I don’t have an issue with raw eggs normally. Just want to be safe. But I’ll try the suggestion you gave earlier.
I think this recipe would be just as delicious without the egg, but to thicken it up, consider using some chia or flax seeds 🙂
Sunflower lecithin might be a good substitute as well – it’s a great emulsifier and has tons of fat. You may need some extra liquid to offset the dry ingredient though!
I wasn’t aware sunflower lecithin was available for sale as an ingredient. I recently noticed it in a package of ChocZero I was making my way through and started doing some research on it. Thanks for the tip!
In vegan recipes you can sustitute egg with chia seeds soaked in water. I’m not sure if this is a keto food or not.
Chia seeds are definitely keto-friendly! Thanks for the tip, Katherine!
Hello, do I have to use the mascaprone cheese ? Can I just go without it or substitute for something else ?
You can use cream cheese instead!
I just use cooked egg yolks from boiled eggs. Delicious!
This looks perfect for dinner… my calories are too low and my carbs are approaching too high (thanks to my sons french fries)… needed to eat something to keep my count where they should be. Thank you!
You’re welcome, Gayle. Enjoy!
Pls is the egg yolk cooked or uncooked
Can anything be substituted for the powdered erythritol? I’m very sensitive to sweeteners and this one tastes awful to me.
You can use stevia, if you’re alright with its flavor. Otherwise, a sugar-free vanilla syrup could work too. Torani makes some great ones!
Have you ever made it ahead of time? Like put all the ingredients together and then blended in the AM? Sorry I’m wretched at mornings.
Hmm, I’ve never tried that! Perhaps combine all the ingredients except the egg yolks and add those in the morning. Let us know if you end up trying it 🙂
Just wondering why one would not use the WHOLE egg? Thanks
The egg yolk has the fat that you want in this smoothie 🙂
I’m a little confused on how this is fat burning?? It has a ton of fat in it and high in calories!!! Can someone explain plesse.
Hi Elle, thanks for your comment! This recipe is low carb, high fat – perfect for a ketogenic diet. If you’d like to read up on that more, we have a whole guide written up for beginners. Check it out here: https://www.tasteaholics.com/the-complete-keto-diet-guide-for-beginners/
We hope you find it interesting 🙂
How much coconut milk?
Hi Melissa, the creamed coconut milk is a substitute for mascarpone, if you don’t have it. It’d be 1/2 a cup as well 🙂
How about flax for the eggs? If eggs are just for protein and/or binding, try subbing unflavored gelatin or collagen powder.
I think that would work well 🙂 I think the eggs help give the shake a thicker texture. Flax or gelatin could do that too, though, I’ve never worked with collagen powder. Thanks for the tips!
It looks good! This is great for those of us who have a hard time getting enough calories in our diet!
Absolutely, Edith! Great for on-the-go. Can’t tell you how many shakes have saved me during early mornings 🙂
Raw Eggs? I’m not ok with that.
What sub can be used instead of raw eggs?
It’s safe if you use pasteurized eggs. To pasteurize eggs at home, simply pour enough water in a saucepan to cover the eggs. Heat to about 140 F / 60 C. Using a spoon, slowly place the eggs into the saucepan. Keep the eggs in the water for about 3 minutes. This should be enough to pasteurize the eggs and kill any potential bacteria. Let the eggs cool down and store in the fridge for 6-8 weeks. I hope this helps 🙂
Keto or not, thats an awful lot of calories just for a 1-serving smoothie…but it does look delicious
You can reduce some ingredients or make a half serving.
A lot use this as a meal replacement and it is perfect for Keto. I wasn’t even hungry at lunch time 6-7 hours later.