Pecan Maple Butter Keto Fat Bombs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-31 · Updated 2026-05-31

Sweet and nutty pecan fat bombs blended with creamy butter and a touch of sugar-free maple flavor. This recipe (low-carb, keto), ready in about 10 minutes, turns unsalted butter, pecan halves, finely chopped, cream cheese into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 125 calories and feeds 10, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 1/3 cup pecan halves, finely chopped
• 2 oz cream cheese
• 1 tbsp sugar-free maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Soften 1/2 cup unsalted butter and 2 oz cream cheese at room temperature until pliable, about 15 minutes.
2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese together with 1 tbsp sugar-free maple syrup, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/8 tsp salt using a hand mixer on medium speed until smooth and fluffy, roughly 2 minutes.
3. Step 3: Fold in 1/3 cup finely chopped pecan halves evenly throughout the butter mixture.
4. Step 4: Spoon the mixture into silicone molds or roll into 1-inch balls using your hands, then place on a parchment-lined tray.
5. Step 5: Chill the fat bombs in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour until firm.
6. Step 6: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week and enjoy as a rich, buttery snack.