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These Lemon Fat Bombs are great for a great way to curb your appetite in between meals. They also help your digestive system and enhance mental clarity thanks to the hearty dose of healthy fats and protein. Plus, my lemon meltaways look gorgeous on a party platter!
I love watching YouTube videos where the babies have their first taste of lemon. It’s so funny to watch their faces! They either love it or hate it. As for me, I LOVE lemon! When I was pregnant with my son, I literally ate lemons like apples. I eventually had to stop because my dentist said I was ruining my tooth enamel.
So I cut back on the straight lemon snacks and started incorporating them into fun recipes like a lemon vinaigrette and a lemon smoothie.
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What are Lemon Fat Bombs?
Fat often gets a bad rap. Honestly, your body needs fat to thrive. Yet not all fat is the same. My lemon meltaways use fat from plants (cashews and coconuts) as well as fresh lemon juice, a bit of maple syrup and a pinch of sea salt for an easy peasy snack.
Eat a few of these for your next afternoon snack and feel your brain wake up. No need for that afternoon caffeine fix, grab one of these instead!
What Makes a Great Snack
I love this recipe as a dessert and also as a great snack. Here’s why:
- A quick alternative to sour candy, especially since this snack doesn’t give me a sugar crash!
- One little treat goes a lot way in satisfying the body as well as the tastebuds.
- These squares help me hang onto my focus thanks to the healthy fats which are incredible for the brain.
- You can make a large batch ahead of time and store it in the freezer until you’re ready to enjoy.
Is your mouth watering yet from this lemon fat bomb recipe? Then I have a feeling you’ll LOVE my new recipe book. Don’t miss out on the healthy and tasty recipes in Simple Green Meals.
Fat Bomb FAQs
Purposely eating fat can sound scary. Yet our bodies NEED fat to function at our best. So if you’re trying to lose weight and you cut out all fat, you aren’t doing your body any good! Including healthy, whole-food fats like cashews and coconut oil in these lemon fat bombs is a great way to get good fat back into your diet.
You can include these in your breakfast, especially if you’re only getting protein and carbs but no fat. Starting the day off balanced is the best way to go.
Store my lemon melt-aways in the freezer for several months. Once they set the first time, you can transfer them to a freezer-safe container and grab them whenever you want to!
More Snack Recipes
- Pumpkin Chia Pudding
- Homemade Hummus
- Chocolate Covered Banana Bites
- Apple ‘Donuts’
- Fruit Leather
- Key Lime Popsicles
- Overnight Oats
Now I got to go run to the kitchen and grab a snack for myself! I love nourishing my body with healthy foods that taste amazing. Which one of these snacks sounds like a winner to you? And don’t forget to rate and review my lemon meltaways; they truly are my go-to!
Lemon Fat Bombs
Ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup raw cashews
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp lemon juice, plus more to taste
- 1⁄2 cup coconut oil
- Pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Place a baking sheet lined with waxed paper in the freezer OR use silicone ice cube trays.
- In a blender or food processor, blend or process the cashews until finely ground.
- Add the maple syrup and lemon juice and pulse a few times.
- Add the coconut oil and salt. Puree until smooth and creamy.
- Drop 1⁄2 tablespoonfuls of the cashew mixture onto cold baking sheet or into silicone trays. Return the pan to the freezer. (Depending on the size of the baking sheet, you may have to make the lemon bombs in batches.)
- When the drops are solid, peel them from the waxed paper (or pop out of the tray) and store in the freezer in an airtight freezer container.
Equipment
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Notes
- Going keto? You can swap out the maple syrup for a dash of stevia.
- Have fun with these! Use your fav silicone mold to shape them into fun shapes, especially if they will be party food.
- If you want to use a high-powered blender to make these, feel free to double or triple the batch.
- Lemon melt-aways can be kept in the freezer for several months.
YUM-O! I have made these twice in one month, they are that delish! Thank you for the new item to the snack rotation.
Yay!!! SO happy you love this delicious snack, Shannon!
The Lemon Fat Bomb Tarts are the perfect option for me. In the evening I am always looking for that little something to take a bite of and this will help me replace the desire to seek out some candy a family member may have around.
Hey Angela,
I hear you! I am always looking for something tasty in the afternoon and this definitely helps me to make a better choice.
I am anxious to make the fat bombs
Hey Claudine,
We hope you enjoy it!! 🙂
Jen I’ve not made these yet but they look so refreshingly creative. I know I will love them. Looking forward to trying out all the recipes in your new book. Congratulations! Georgie
Hey Georgie,
Thank you so much!
We cannot wait for you to get your book and start cookin as well.
Cheers!
These look so yummy, I tried to make something similar and it didn’t come out too well. I hadn’t thought of using cashews or any nuts, that probably would make them really tasty. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Hey Trish
I am sorry that your first go wasn’t so great! Hopefully this next time does the trick 🙂
These sound so yummy and so easy to make! I can’t wait to try it!
These are delicious! Subtle with fresh, healthy, basic ingredients. Sweet treats that are lower in carbs and free from artificial sweeteners can be hard to come by. These definitely do the trick.
Hey Lenia,
I am so happy that you enjoyed this recipe! You are so right, they are super hard to come by and even make sometimes. This is the perfect solution!
These look great!
Thanks Jenn,
They taste as good as they look! =P
I am so curious and excited to try these! Can’t wait to make them to go along with my workouts!
They are amazing!! They do sound interesting but you just have to go for it and give it a try 🙂
Wasn’t sure about these but gave them a go. So very very yummy!!!!
Hey Sandy,
These will surprise you 🙂
I’m so excited to try these as a simple, quick snack when a craving strikes.
Thanks Dani,
I have a feeling you will start to crave these!!!
Oh boy, I am SO making these. Sometimes, a small bite-size treat is EXACTLY what I need! Yummmmmm
Hey Jenni,
I couldn’t agree more! These are the perfect bite-size snack that will keep you satisfied!!
A quick and easy recipe, perfect as a pick-me-up-middle-of-the-day snack! And so healthy! Can’t be beat.
You said it, Angela!! That are the best!!!
I can’t wait to try these. I just have to get the stuff to make them.
We cannot wait for you to try them either, Tiffany!
These look great, I’ll have to give these a go this weekend. 🙂
These sound so good. Got my cookbook yesterday and can’t wait to make these!