Paleo, gluten free rum balls are a healthier way to enjoy this holiday treat. Made with almond and coconut flours, these paleo treats are easily made vegan or keto with a simple swap.

For another recipe that is made in the food processor, check out this gluten free clementine cake.

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Gluten Free Rum Ball Recipe

These paleo rum balls are a snap to make and they are perfect for holiday cookie exchanges. A handful of ingredients go into the food processor, then they are rolled into balls and tossed in coconut.

I was able to pick up everything I needed for these paleo treats (minus the rum) at Sprouts. I honestly love being able to buy the store brand of ingredients like shredded coconut for a fraction of the price that I’d pay for another brand.

Buying in bulk is another great way to save at Sprouts. You can buy the exact quantity that you need, so it helps to reduce waste.

Plus, it’s a great way to try new things. I picked up a few scoops of snack mixes and found a new favorite!

Rum Balls without Vanilla Wafers

These gluten free rum balls are made with almond and coconut flours instead of the usual vanilla wafer cookies.

To easily make these rum balls vegan, swap out the honey for corn syrup. To make them keto, use your favorite sweetener (like a few drops of liquid stevia) in place of the honey.

Gluten free run balls in red and white takeout gift box.

Making homemade gifts to give to friends and family is something I do every year. These red snowflake takeout boxes make it easy to pack up paleo gluten free treats for gifting.

Another option, if you are shipping treats are Christmas cookie tins. I sent these treats across the country and they arrived looking just like they did when they were packed.

If you are shipping treats to friends and family, these are perfect for mailing. Place a sheet of folded parchment paper on top to keep them in place or put parchment in the bottom of the cookie tin to cushion.

How to Make Gluten Free Rum Balls

Time needed: 1 hour

Making gluten free rum balls

Add ingredients to food processor
Add almond and coconut flours, sea salt, cacao powder, rum, honey, coconut oil and unsweetened shredded coconut to food processor and blend until completely uniform.
Scoop paleo rum ball mixture
Scoop out portions of rum ball mixture using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon.
Roll into balls
Roll the scooped out mixture into balls using your hands.
Roll in coconut and chill
Toss each rolled paleo rum ball in unsweetened shredded coconut, then place on a parchment-lined baking sheet to chill in the refrigerator.

That’s it! It is that easy. Invite a friend over to help you roll and it is even faster. These paleo rum balls are an easy no bake cookie for the holidays and a healthier way to have some of your favorite holiday treats.

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