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Keto-friendly chocolate rum balls coated with coconut, made with cottage cheese.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Making the balls: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 40 balls
Net Carbs: 0.5g
Author: Rally Rus
These Chocolate Cottage Cheese Rum Balls are a delicious keto-friendly, gluten-free, and sugar-free snack. Packed with high protein from cottage cheese and almond flour, they’re a low-carb option that satisfies your sweet cravings while supporting weight loss and muscle maintenance.
Easy to make, these rum balls are perfect for anyone following a keto diet or diabetic-friendly eating plan.

Ingredients

Low Carb Rum Balls

Coating: Option 1

Coating: Option 2

Instructions

  • In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, almond flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, Swerve, and dark rum. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  • Scoop out the mixture with a measuring teaspoon for even-sized portions. Roll each scoop into a ball and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Choose your coating:

  • Option 1: Roll each ball in desiccated coconut until fully coated. No need to freeze - just coat and serve!
  • Option 2: Place the shaped balls in the freezer for about 30 minutes to firm up. While they’re freezing, melt 1 cup dark chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon coconut oil using a double boiler or microwave. Once the balls are ready, dip each one into the melted chocolate, ensuring they’re fully coated. Place them back on the baking sheet to set.
  • Let the chocolate harden (if using the chocolate coating) before serving.
  • Serve or store: For either coating, enjoy your keto rum balls immediately or store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze and thaw as needed.

Notes

Adjusting the Almond Flour

Depending on the type of cottage cheese you use, the mixture might be too wet or too dry. 
  • If it’s too wet and not forming into balls easily, just add more almond flour, one tablespoon at a time, until it sticks together. 
  • If it’s too dry, mix in a little more cottage cheese to get the right consistency. 
The key is to make the mixture firm but still sticky enough to hold shape.

Nutrition Per 1 Serving

Serving: 1ball | Calories: 28.4kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.2g | Net Carbs: 0.5g | Protein: 1.1g | Fat: 2.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.8g | Fiber: 0.7g | Sugar: 0.3g

Recipe Link:

https://coachrallyrus.com/keto-recipes/chocolate-cottage-cheese-rum-balls-keto/

By Rally Rus | Easy Keto Recipes & High Protein Low Carb Meals

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