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Gluten Free Chocolate Rum Balls

These Gluten Free Chocolate Rum Balls are a classic Christmas dessert that you must make during the festive season. Not only are these rum balls gluten free, they are also dairy free.
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Category: Bliss Balls & Truffles
Cuisine: Western
Keyword: christmas recipes, rum balls
Servings: 16 balls
Calories: 125kcal
Author: Vanessa Gengaroli

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dates soaked in water for 10mins
  • 1 cup almond meal
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil
  • 1/3 cup cacao powder
  • 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
  • 1 tbs Bacardi Rum or or 1 tsp of rum essence, adjust for taste

Instructions

  • Blend dates until fairly smooth (some chunks are still fine), place in bowl and add in cacao powder, almond meal, 1/4 cup of desiccated coconut, coconut oil and the bacardi rum and combine until it reaches a smooth texture.
  • Once the mixture is completely combined roll into small balls.
  • Coat in remaining coconut, leave in the fridge for a couple of hours until they become firmer and enjoy!
  • Store them in an airtight container in the fridge or freeze them to munch on later!

Nutrition

Serving: 1ball | Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg