Recipe for Vegan Rum Balls

Recipe for Vegan Rum Balls by Sliced Ginger 

Laura is a plant based personal chef who lives in Toronto, Ontario. You can follow her on Instagram at @sliced.ginger.  

Taking the oven out of the equation can always be appreciated. A quick and easy snack, this recipe for vegan rum balls will taste better the longer they sit. No-bake recipes are a hit, especially when turning on the oven and heating your kitchen is the last thing you want to do.  

Here is a recipe for vegan rum balls:  

Ingredients  

• ¾ cup Walnuts  
• 7 soft, large Medjool Dates 
• 3 – 4 tbsp Dark Rum 
• 2 tbsp Cacao Powder (plus extra for rolling) 
• 1 tbsp Almond Butter 
• 1 tbsp Maple Syrup 
• 1 tbsp Strong Brewed Coffee  
• ¼ cup Dark Chocolate 
• Pinch of Sea Salt 

Directions 

1. Place the dark chocolate in a bowl and put it on top of a pot filled with simmering water. Let the chocolate melt, about 5 – 8 minutes. 

1. Place the walnuts in a food processor and pulse until it becomes a fine meal. Add the rest of the ingredients and process until it is thoroughly mixed and starts to stick together.  

1. Remove the mixture and pack it into a large ball. Divide the mixture into 10 pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth ball. 

1. Once all of the balls are rolled, fill a bowl with a few tablespoons of cacao powder and toss to coat.  

1. Place into the fridge and let sit for 20 – 30 minutes. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.  

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