Keto Christmas is about sharing great food with the people you love. I’ve been refining this keto rum balls recipe for a while, and these rum balls are a festive, low-carb treat that’s easy to prepare and perfect for holiday gatherings. If you make only one dessert this season, try these keto rum balls — they’re quick, delicious, and satisfying for anyone following a low-carb or gluten-free diet.
If you enjoy this recipe, I also have other keto-friendly Christmas desserts, such as a keto pavlova and a keto egg nog. These recipes help keep holiday traditions alive while staying aligned with low-carb goals.
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Keto Rum Balls
Rum balls are a classic festive treat and this keto version preserves the rich chocolate and coconut flavors while using low-carb ingredients. I often make spiced rum versions for extra depth; something like a spiced dark rum complements the cocoa and coconut nicely. These rum balls are very quick to assemble — you can mix, roll, and chill them in about 20 minutes, making them perfect for last-minute entertaining or an easy addition to a dessert platter.
Recipe
Keto Rum Balls
66 kcal
FatForWeightLoss (Aaron Day)
20 minutes
20 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/4 Cup Cocoa Powder
- 1/4 Cup Coconut Oil
- 1/4 Cup Almond Flour
- 2 Tbsp Coconut Flour
- 2 Tbsp Heavy Cream
- 1/2 Cup shredded coconut
- 2 Tsp low-carb sweetener (such as Natvia or Swerve)
- 60 ml Rum (about 2 oz) — use spiced rum if you prefer
Instructions
- Combine the cocoa powder, coconut oil, almond flour, coconut flour, heavy cream, shredded coconut, sweetener, and rum in a mixing bowl. Stir until a sticky, moldable mixture forms. If the mixture becomes too loose or sloppy (this can happen in warm kitchens), add a little more almond flour to achieve a firmer texture.
- Form the mixture into small balls using your hands. Roll each ball in extra shredded coconut to coat. For finer coconut coating, pulse shredded coconut in a small blender or food processor before rolling.
- Place the rum balls on a plate or tray and refrigerate for at least 10–15 minutes to firm up. Serve chilled and store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts (per ball)
Calories: 66
Fat: 4 g (about 6% DV)
Carbohydrates: 2 g (about 1% DV)
Protein: 1 g (about 2% DV)
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie keto diet.
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Use a personalised macro calculator to tailor servings and ingredients to your daily targets. Adjust portions to suit your caloric and macronutrient goals, especially when including alcohol like rum.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine/Tags: Gluten Free, Low Carb / Keto, Vegetarian
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