This is a “fat bomb” type recipe for those who follow the low carb / keto lifestyle. They’re pumpkin cheesecake balls rolled in finely chopped pecans and kept in the freezer until shortly before serving. Each ball has 2 net carbs.
Ingredients
2 cups cream cheese, at room temperature
3/4 cup sesame seed butter or your favorite nut butter
1/4 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup granulated sweetener (Swerve, Lakanto, Truvia or any sweetener with a 1:1 ratio with sugar)
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1/3 cup finely chopped pecans
Directions
- Mix all ingredients except the pecans until smooth. Chill for about 1 hour or until you can easily roll into a ball without making a mess of your hands. Roll into 1-inch balls and roll in chopped pecans. Place into freezer to firm up. Thaw for a few minutes at room temperature before serving. Per ball: 2g net carbs, 3g protein, 12g fat, 128 calories.