Easy Keto Rum Balls
Easy keto rum balls with a rich chocolate-rum flavor and soft, slightly chewy texture. These no-bake treats are sugar free, low carb, and perfect for Christmas or holiday candy trays.
Ingredients
- ½ cup cocoa powder dutch process
- ¼ cup powdered monk fruit
- 1 cup finely shredded coconut unsweetened
- ½ cup almond meal
- ½ cup coconut flour
- ½ cup butter melted
- 1-2 tablespoon rum
Instructions
- Add parchment paper to a large baking sheet.
- Shred the coconut into finer pieces by pulsing it in a blender or food processor.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the cocoa powder, powdered monk fruit, finely shredded coconut, almond meal, coconut flour, butter, and rum.
- Make a test ball to make sure the dough holds its shape. If your dough won't form a ball shape, add a touch more melted butter or coconut oil until it binds. Likewise, if it seems too wet, add a little more coconut flour or almond meal.
- Shape the dough into small balls with clean hands, it should make about 18-20 small 1"+ sized balls.
- Roll the low carb rum balls in a coating such as powdered monk fruit, finely shredded coconut or cocoa powder, or crushed freeze-dried berries.
Refrigerate the sugar-free rum balls until firm, for an hour or two. They'll store in the fridge for a couple of weeks or freeze well up to 3 months.
Notes
- Adjust the rum to taste - We keep the rum flavor fairly mild, but you can add more if you prefer a stronger flavor or swap in another liquor. For an alcohol-free version, use rum extract to taste.
- Use almond meal and finely shredded coconut for texture - Traditional rum balls often use crushed vanilla wafers for a little texture. In this low carb version, almond meal and finely shredded coconut do that job instead.
- Use finely shredded coconut - We pulse unsweetened shredded coconut in a blender until it’s very fine. You can also buy desiccated coconut, which is already finely shredded.
- Try these substitutions - Almond flour can replace almond meal for a smoother texture. Use coconut oil instead of melted butter for a dairy-free version, or finely crushed unsalted almonds instead of almond meal for a nuttier texture.
- Scale the recipe as needed - Cut the recipe in half for a smaller batch, or double or triple it and freeze the extras for later.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ballCalories: 112kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 40mgFiber: 2g
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