Vegan Rum Balls
Made with walnuts, cacao powder and dates they have all the flavour of a traditional rum ball but with a healthy twist.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup walnuts cashew or almonds work too
- 7 large soft Medjool dates
- 4 tablespoons dark rum
- 2 tablespoons cacao powder
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon strong brewed coffee or expresso
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate, or about 2 tablespoons melted
- pinch sea salt
- extra cacao powder for rolling
Instructions
- Start by melting the chocolate. Place the dark chocolate in a bowl and put it on top of a pot filled with simmering water (double boiler method). Let the chocolate melt, about 5-8 minutes stirring occasionally.
- In the meantime brew your coffee and set aside.
- Place the walnuts in a food processor and pulse until it becomes a fine meal. Add the pitted dates, rum, cacao powder, almond butter, maple syrup, brewed coffee and sea salt. Process until all of the ingredients are blended and it forms a large ball. Add the melted dark chocolate and process until incorporated.
- Remove the mixture from the food processor with a spatula and using your hands pack it into a large ball. Divide the mixture into 10 pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth ball with your hands. If the mixture to too wet to roll into balls place it in the fridge for 15-20 minutes.
- Once all of the balls are rolled fill a bowl with a few tablespoons of cacao powder and toss to coat. You can also try coating them with coconut flakes, crushed nuts or they can be left plain.
- Place into the fridge and let set for 20-30 minutes. Store in an air tight container in the fridge for 4-5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Enjoy!
Notes
*Using all of the ingredients in this recipe is important! Don't skip out on the melted chocolate or coffee as it will change the flavour and texture.
*If your dates are dry/hard soak them in room temp water for 20 minutes to soften.
*The yeild of this recipe will vary depending on the size you roll the balls.