Healthier Rum Balls

Christmas Recipes, Recipes, Snacking Suggestions, Weight Loss Help

There are some foods and drinks that are quintessentially Christmasy, and rum balls have to be up there on the list with mince pies and egg nog.
There are so many ways to make your Christmas favourites in a healthier way and rum balls are no exception to the Lose Baby Weight makeover.
The traditional recipe for rum balls calls for sugary biscuits and condensed milk as the main ingredients, which are not great when you are trying to lose weight.
This healthier version uses almond meal and honey instead, so you know that you are not going to undo all the hard work you’ve already put in.

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Instead of peanut butter, feel free to substitute with cashew or almond butter instead.

Ingredients:
  • ¾ cup sultanas
  • Rum or rum essence
  • 1 cup desiccated coconut + extra for rolling
  • 1 ½ cups almond meal
  • 2 tbsp good quality cocoa or cacao
  • ¼ cup natural peanut butter
  • 3 tbsp honey OR maple syrup OR rice bran syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence
Method:
  • Place the sultanas in a shallow bowl and add enough rum to just cover them. Leave for at least an hour to soak up the flavours, then drain.
  • Melt the peanut butter in a large bowl in the microwave until soft and runny.
  • Place the sultanas and all of the other ingredients into the bowl and mix well.
  • Wet your hands and roll the mixture into balls. You may need to really squash it tightly together in order to form the ball.
  • Place the extra coconut on a plate and roll each ball in it to coat it all over.
  • Place in the fridge to firm up before serving.

Makes: 24 rum balls. Calories per ball: 120.
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