Vegan Rum and Raisin Balls

by November 8, 2017

8 ingredient rum and raisin balls sweetened with maple syrup and rolled in toasted coconut.

Eating Style:

Dairy-free, Egg-free, Gluten-free, Grain-free, Nut-free, Paleo, Refined Sugar-free, Soy-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time:

Serves:

12

Ingredients

Wet
  • 2 tablespoon white rum
  • 3 tablespoon water (or more rum)
  • ½ cup raisins
  • 2 tablespoon maple syrup
Dry
  • 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • ¾ cup raw sunflower seeds
  • ½ cup pepita seeds
  • 3 tablespoon arrowroot starch
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F.
  2. Spread coconut out onto a baking sheet and toast for 2 minutes. Watch carefully to avoid burning it! Once toasted, set aside.
  3. Add all wet ingredients to the bowl of your food processor and process until smooth.
  4. Add ½ cup toasted coconut and all other dry ingredients to your food processor and pulse until combined but still chunky.
  5. Roll into balls and roll in reserved ½ cup toasted coconut.
  6. Place balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicon baking mat and bake in 350F preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until golden.

Nutrition Information Per Serving

Calories:

135

Calories from Fat:

83.7

Total Fat:

9.3 g

Saturated Fat:

5.3 g

Sodium:

57 mg

Carbs:

9.6 g

Dietary Fiber:

1.7 g

Net Carbs:

7.9 g

Sugars:

4.2 g

Protein:

2.8 g

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