Gluten free rum balls
Gluten-free rum balls are perfect for holiday cookie exchanges. A healthier way to enjoy this holiday treat!
Servings: 36 rum balls
Calories: 67kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour // 96g
- 1 cup coconut flour // 128g
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut + extra for rolling // 50g total
- 4 tbsp. cacao powder
- ¼ cup dark rum // 60ml
- 4 tbsp. raw honey
- 6 tbsp. coconut oil melted and cooled
- ½ tsp. sea salt
Instructions
- In the bowl of a food processor, add 1 cup almond flour, 1 cup coconut flour, ½ cup shredded coconut, 4 tbsp. cacao powder, ¼ cup dark rum, 4 tbsp. raw honey, 6 tbsp. coconut oil and ½ tsp. sea salt.
- Pulse a few times to combine, then run food processor until ingredients form a uniform dough (1 -2 minutes).
- Pinch off tablespoon-sized pieces (or use a small cookie scoop) and roll into balls.
- Roll each ball in shredded coconut or cacao powder, if desired. Repeat until all of the mixture is used.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until they have set up and chilled.
- Store leftover rum balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
To store rum balls:
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 2 weeks. Remove from refrigerator
30 minutes before serving to allow rum balls to soften. To keep them for longer, you can store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. To make rum balls without alcohol: Substitute apple juice, coconut milk or sweetened condensed milk for the rum. To get a rum flavor, add 1/2 tsp. rum extract to the mixture in the food processor. Taste and adjust if necessary. You may want a full teaspoon, if the flavor isn't strong enough for your personal preference. Shipping Rum balls are an excellent choice to send to friends or family in the mail. They will hold up really well and should arrive in good condition.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 2 weeks. Remove from refrigerator
30 minutes before serving to allow rum balls to soften. To keep them for longer, you can store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. To make rum balls without alcohol: Substitute apple juice, coconut milk or sweetened condensed milk for the rum. To get a rum flavor, add 1/2 tsp. rum extract to the mixture in the food processor. Taste and adjust if necessary. You may want a full teaspoon, if the flavor isn't strong enough for your personal preference. Shipping Rum balls are an excellent choice to send to friends or family in the mail. They will hold up really well and should arrive in good condition.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 67kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 39mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g