Healthy Rum & Raisin Balls

These rum balls are rich, moist, decadent and extremely tasty. As a bonus, this high-energy treat is bursting with nutritional goodness. Just perfect when you have a long day sailing ahead of you!

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Rum & Raisin Balls

Ingredients

1 1/4 cup almond meal
1/2 cup cocoa
1/4 cup psyllium
1/4 cup chia seeds (I used mixed black and white)
1 3/4 cups firmly packed raisins
1/2 cup gold rum

Method

Place the almond meal, cocoa, psyllium and chia seeds in a bowl and mix well. Add 1/4 cup of raisins and mix again. Put the remaining 1 1/2 cups of the raisins in a blender, add the rum and blend well.

Add the raisin and rum mix to the bowl. Using a large spoon, mix the wet and dry ingredients until well blended. With damp hands, roll raisin mix into balls and refrigerate.
They will keep in the fridge for a couple of weeks.

About the Ingredients

Psyllium Husk – Fibre and can help manage cholesterol levels.
Chia Seeds – Massive amounts of nutrients with very few calories! Excellent source of fibre and antioxidants. High in protein and omega-3 fatty acids and helps lower the risk of heart disease.
Cocoa – Rich in minerals such as iron, magnesium and calcium. Has anti-inflammatory, anti-allergenic, anti-carcinogenic and antioxidant qualities. It can also aid in lowering blood pressure.
Almond Meal – High in protein, monounsaturated fatty acids, dietary fibre, antioxidants, and vitamins like riboflavin. It lowers cholesterol and helps prevent heart disease. It supports healthy brain function and maintains healthy skin.
Raisins – Loaded with fibre, potassium, iron and other essential nutrients (polyphenols, antioxidants, flavonoids) etc
Rum – flavour… yum yum!