Sweet And Salty Keto Bacon Fudge

Keto bacon fudge for the win! Before you think I’ve eaten one too many slices of bacon, please stay with me. Although my keto bacon fudge is not your grandma’s fudge, one bite will make any skeptic a believer.

By now, you may have figured out that creating new keto flavor profiles excites me.

Have I piqued your curiosity? Great! Before I share my low-carb bacon fudge with you, I have a couple of qualifiers to see if this recipe will suit you.

One, do you love bacon? Two, do you love fudge? If you answered yes to both of these questions, be prepared to be impressed.

You can make a delicious chocolate fudge recipe that includes bacon; what’s more, it can be low in carbs and keto-friendly. 

Not only does keto bacon fudge make a great little treat, but it’s also a fat bomb. You see, this isn’t just a creative spin on fudge. It’s actually a recipe that will keep your hunger at bay.

Making this low-carb bacon fudge also a fat bomb means that it’s packed with healthy fats, and the bacon adds a little protein. What’s not to love?

Keto Bacon Fudge

This recipe for keto bacon fudge is packed with good nutrition, such as protein and good fats.

Coming up with a recipe with this combination of flavors may seem odd, but not for this girl. You see, I’ve always loved to combine foods that are sweet with those that are salty.

Back in my high-carb former life, I would dip my fries in ice cream like it was as popular as combining peanut butter and jelly. Dunking my fries in ice cream always garnered a glare or two, but that never stopped me.

Those days are safely in my past now. But what hasn’t changed is my salty-sweet taste preference. Something about this combo always seems to satisfy a craving.

The addition of reserved bacon grease takes this easy keto fudge recipe to the next level. It just adds so much flavor and makes it super creamy.

It’s a homemade fudge recipe the whole family will love, even if they are not on a ketogenic diet.

Ingredients Needed 

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The following are the ingredients you’ll need to make these cinnamon sugar keto donuts. Note that the full printable recipe card is at the bottom of the page, as are the complete nutritional facts.

• Unsalted butter softened at room temperature
• Full-fat cream cheese softened
• Extra dark cocoa powder, your choice of unsweetened cocoa powder, or even cacao powder
• Granulated Sugar Substitute
• Vanilla extract
• Pecan pieces or your choice of other nuts
• Sea salt
• Fully cooked crispy bacon and reserved bacon fat

I am glad I experimented by making this low-carb keto bacon fudge because combining bacon with chocolate received high marks from those who tasted it.

My non-bakers will love this treat because no oven is required. That’s right, so stop saying you can’t make keto treats because you can’t. This girl has you covered. 

Not only is this low-carb keto bacon fudge delicious, but you can create a batch in under 15 minutes—even less than this if you have your bacon already pre-cooked.

So rest assured, you won’t even need a candy thermometer with this perfect treat!

If you don’t already cook your bacon ahead of time, you should really consider doing so. It will make prepping for your keto meals that much easier.

Personally, I love cooking my bacon in large batches in the oven because it makes cleaning up a breeze.

But if you’re short on time, you can also use a pre-cooked bacon option.

How to Make Keto-Friendly Bacon Fudge

Start by cooking the bacon until it’s crisp, then remove it from the pan and set it aside, making sure to save two tablespoons of the bacon grease.

In a medium bowl, add the butter, cream cheese, and reserved bacon grease. Blend with an electric mixer until smooth.

Then, incorporate the cocoa powder, sugar substitute, salt, and vanilla extract until everything is well combined.

Now, gently fold the pecans and bacon into the mix, but keep one slice of the diced bacon to the side for garnishing later.

Spread the fudge into an 8×11 pan lined with parchment paper or foil. Refrigerate for at least an hour to allow the fudge to set.

Once set, the fudge can be stored in the refrigerator for up to five days or in the freezer for up to three weeks in an airtight container.

Keto Bacon Fudge Fat Bombs 

If you are doing a ketogenic diet and have still considered adding fat bombs to your diet for fear of fat, rest assured.

When following a keto diet, you use fat as fuel instead of glucose. For this reason, your diet can be up to 75% fat.

You naturally raise your ketone levels by adding more healthy fats to your diet and reducing your carbs. A treat like this keto bacon fudge acts as a fat bomb and can assist you on your keto diet.

Making sure your healthy fat ratio is higher helps you be satiated longer. Fat bombs can also give you a boost of energy and give your brain the healthy fats it craves. Who doesn’t want more energy?

Your Brain Needs Fat

Most people don’t realize that a ketogenic diet can offer more than just weight management benefits. In fact, being in ketosis has neuroprotective properties.

This is why you shouldn’t ignore essential fatty acids like omega-3 and omega-6, both of which are crucial for brain health and function.

Do you know that most of our brain tissue is made up of fatty acids? This is why it only makes sense to include more recipes that embrace fat.

Low Carb Sweeteners 

As far as which sugar substitute to use for this low-carb bacon fudge, I have a few recommendations. If you are a regular on our site, you know I’m a fan of Lakanto Monk Fruit.

This is because the texture of Lakanto is spot on since there is barely any aftertaste. It is a monk fruit and erythritol blend.

I love that Lakanto Monk Fruit is all-natural. Its sweetness comes from antioxidants called mogrosides instead of fructose or sucrose. It has zero calories and zero glycemic impact. 

I’m also partial to Swerve, another erythritol blend.  It works well in this keto recipe and is a great choice if you are looking for a sugar substitute with no bitter aftertaste and measures just like sugar.

Like Lankanto, Swerve has a 0% impact on blood sugar.

If you are a fan of stevia, you can use the stevia and erythritol-based brand Pyure in this recipe.

However, it’s important to note that if you use Pyure, you will want to use half the amount called for in this recipe since it’s a much sweeter option. 

Also, I noticed in my keto recipe testing that chocolate tends to intensify the bitter taste of stevia.

More Fat Bomb Recipes

I am such a fan of fat bombs. Here are a few other recipes that the keto community is loving: my Keto Cheesecake Fat Bombs  and my Keto Peanut Butter Fat Bombs

Other Keto Fudge Recipes To Try

• Easy Keto Fudge
• Easy Keto Peanut Butter Fudge

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