These Vegan Coconut & Rum Snowballs are the easiest, no-bake Christmas desserts! They are made with wholesome ingredients and are gluten-free.

Vegan Coconut and Rum Snowballs

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

When I say these snowballs are fluffy heaven, I MEAN IT. They are sweet, coconut-y and if you use rum extract (which I highly recommend you do), super festive too!

In my family, these treats don’t even last an afternoon. And I have to make them like every two weeks. They are THAT good.

It’s completely refined sugar-, gluten-, dairy-, and egg-free. There is also no alcohol in it. 😉 I just used rum extract (instant Christmas vibes!)

the inside of coconut balls

Ingredients

canned coconut milk and chopped almonds

When you make the “dough”, make sure to use canned, full fat coconut milk and to use the creamy part that is on top usually.

I counted the almonds that I chopped up and there were exactly 50 of them (in case you wanted a very precise amount 🙂 ).

  • coconut flour
  • oat flour
  • canned full-fat coconut milk (the creamy part)
  • maple syrup
  • orange zest
  • vanilla extract
  • rum extract
  • chopped almonds
  • shredded coconut (for rolling)

How to Make

STEP 1:
Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Make sure that there are no clumps!

STEP 2:
Put the dough in the fridge for 1-2 hour(s) to chill.

close up shot of coconut balls

STEP 3:
Make the balls (around 11), then roll them into shredded coconut.

STEP 4:
Put the balls in the fridge for another hour before eating (optional, but ideal).

Vegan Coconut and Rum Snowballs

Storage

Keep the snowballs in the fridge and they will last up to 3 days (or an afternoon if there are coconut fans around).

I think these treats make a great DIY Christmas present as well. Find a big enough jar or a decorative container and you’re good to go!

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Vegan Coconut and Rum Snowballs

Vegan Coconut Rum Snowballs

4 from 2 votes
Author Mira M.
These Vegan Coconut & Rum Snowballs are the easiest, no-bake Christmas desserts! They are made with wholesome ingredients and are gluten-free.
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 10 minutes
cooling time 1 hour
Total Time 20 minutes
11 balls

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup coconut flour
  • ½ cup oat flour
  • 5-6 tbsp canned full-fat coconut milk (the creamy part)
  • 5-6 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1,5 tsp rum extract
  • cup chopped almonds
  • ½ cup shredded coconut (for rolling)

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Make sure that there are no clumps!
  • Put the dough in the fridge for 1-2 hour(s) to chill.
  • Make the balls (around 11), then roll them into shredded coconut.
  • Put the balls in the fridge for another hour before eating (optional, but ideal).
  • Keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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16 Comments

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    1. Hi Louise!

      Unfortunately I haven’t tried freezing these, so I can’t say for sure. Although, I’m sure they won’t keep their fluffy texture after thawing. 🙁

    1. Hi Frances!
      I think the rum EXTRACT (aroma) is definitely ideal, but maybe you can try Baileys or some other sweet liquors?

  4. Hi – just made these last night – and had a hard time getting the dough to stick to make the balls. It was refrigerated for just over 2 hours but didn’t harden. I was finally able to by adding a little applesauce & water and then spraying coconut oil for the shredded coconut to stick. I followed the recipe – Any tips for me to make this easier ?

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