Grab your 6 ingredients, hurry to the kitchen and make a batch of these naturally sweet peanut butter and jelly fat bombs! They are the perfect fat fueled snack to keep on hand when you need something to hold you over until your next meal. I also love them as a great energy source for early morning workouts.
What are fat bombs?
Fat bombs are typically small bites of quick energy. Just like energy balls offer up amazing energy but are typically made with dates, fat bombs offer up energy using fat sources.
The fat sources can vary from nut butters to coconut oil, but are usually low in sugar and carbohydrates. Because they are lower in carbs they make a great keto snack!
While I don’t follow a keto regiment, I do love to be fat fueled because it helps balance blood sugar.
If you’re a fan of these, you’ll also love my pb & j protein yogurt parfaits!
Are fat bombs healthy?
I see fat as an important part of a balanced diet. I don’t avoid it, but everyone will have their own definition of what is healthy. In our fat bombs today we use natural peanut butter and coconut oil, which I am all for!
When I choose a snack blood sugar balance is often the prime consideration I think of, and fat is always a must in that situation. It helps to curb hunger pangs.
Peanut butter and jelly fat bombs for pre-workout snacks
Fat bombs have been my go-to pre-workout snack lately. Some mornings have me out the door really early to teach yoga. On those mornings, the last thing I want to do it cook a full breakfast.
Peanut butter and jelly fat bombs give me lasting energy and keep hunger away! Isn’t it the worst when you’re mid workout and just thinking about food? I’ve been there. These fat bombs help give me sustainable energy.
How to store fat bombs
The best place to store fat bombs are in the fridge or the freezer. They will last for 7 days in the fridge, but up to 3 months in the freezer. They defrost quickly from the freezer, and are even delicious when eaten frozen!
Because of the coconut oil and peanut butter mixture, if you don’t keep them chilled they will soften and eventually melt.
Ingredients in peanut butter and jelly fat bombs
Want to use homemade jam in your fat bombs? Try these recipes!
How to make fat bombs
- Star by melting the coconut oil and then whisking in the peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract and sea salt.
- Pour half the peanut butter mixture into 6 silicone muffin tins. Chill in the fridge for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes add 1 tsp jam onto the center of each peanut butter cup. Spoon remaining peanut butter mixture over the 6 peanut butter and jelly fat bombs.
- Chill in the fridge for 20 more minutes, or until fully set.
Looking for more bite size energizing snacks? Try these recipes:
- Peanut butter banana raisin breakfast cookies
- Chocolate covered strawberry protein balls
- Healthy raw brownies
- Naturally sweet chocolate avocado pudding
- Paleo almond butter fudge
Peanut Butter and Jelly Fat Bombs Recipe
They are so simple to make and super kid friendly. I am all about sustained energy for my kids too and these babies help with that!
Peanut Butter and Jelly Fat Bombs
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup coconut oil
- ½ cup natural peanut butter
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 6 tsp strawberry jam
Instructions
- In a small bowl melt your coconut oil in the microwave (or stovetop). Whisk in the peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract and sea salt.
- Pour half the peanut butter mixture into 6 silicone muffin tins. Chill in the fridge for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes add 1 tsp jam onto the center of each pb cup. Spoon remaining peanut butter mixture over the 6 peanut butter and jelly fat bombs.
- Chill in the fridge for 20 more minutes, or until fully set.
Did you make this recipe? Be sure to tag me @fitmamarealfood and use the hashtag #fitmamarealfood on Instagram so I can see what you’re making!
Have you made fat bombs before? If you try this recipe, I’d love it if you left a star rating and comment below letting me know how they turned out!
XO
Heather
*Originally published in June 2019. Updated May 2020.*
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