CHOCOLATE RUM BALLS (SUGAR-FREE, LOW CARB)

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If you are craving something sweet but don't want all the carbs, give this recipe a try. It can cure your sweet tooth/chocolate craving in a hurry.

Provided by Alskann

Categories     Candy

Time 15m

Yield 18 rum balls

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1/3 cup unsweetened dried shredded coconut
1/2 cup Splenda granular (sugar substitute)
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon rum (or rum extract)
1 teaspoon egg white powder
1 tablespoon warm water (to dissolve egg white powder)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Spread the pecans on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for about 10 minutes, or until they begin to brown.
  • Set aside to cool.
  • Combine coconut, Splenda® and cocoa in a large mixing bowl.
  • When the pecans have cooled a little, coarsely chop them in a food processor.
  • Add the pecans to the coconut mixture.
  • Melt the butter.
  • Mix the rum with the melted butter and stir into the combined ingredients.
  • Place egg white powder in a small bowl and add the warm water.
  • Beat with a whisk for 2 minutes, until frothy and dissolved.
  • Mix the egg whites into the combined ingredients.
  • Form the mixture into little balls.
  • Leave the candies on a baking sheet for about an hour to dry.
  • Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43.2, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 2.5, Sodium 10.7, Carbohydrate 1, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.2, Protein 0.7

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