Keto Rum Balls Recipe | Low Carb Dessert - Christmas Special (2024)

FAQs

How many carbs in a rum ball? ›

Coles Rum Balls (1 ball) contains 14g total carbs, 13g net carbs, 6.3g fat, 1.2g protein, and 118 calories.

Many low carb alcohol options are available if you follow a keto diet. For instance, pure forms of alcohol like whiskey, gin, tequila, rum, and vodka are all completely free of carbs. You can drink them straight or combine them with low carb mixers for more flavor.

Rum balls are bite-size homemade treats made with vanilla cookie crumbs, pecans, cocoa, confectioners' sugar, and spiced rum. These do taste like spiced rum, so keep that in mind. Although if rum isn't your favorite, you could try making them with bourbon instead.

Rum is a different story. While straight rum has zero carbs, flavored or spiced rums do contain carbs. For example, Captain Morgan Parrot Bay rum contains 7 g carbs per fluid ounce and Malibu Rum has 1 g carbs per fluid ounce.

There are zero carbs in a single serving of rum and no fiber. This beverage is distilled, so there is no longer any naturally-occurring sugar and usually, there are no added sugars. However, some flavored rums may include additional ingredients that can change the nutrition facts.

So, what alcohol can you drink that won't kick you out of ketosis? Here are a few keto friendly alcoholic beverages to be enjoyed in moderation: Hard liquor or “keto alcohol”: pure spirits such as vodka, tequila, rum, and whiskey are actually carb-free, making them your best bet on a keto diet.

Spirits Pure spirits like gin, whisky, vodka, and tequila are suitable drink choices for people following a keto diet. These drinks are low-calorie and contain zero added sugar and zero carbs. You can drink them plain or mix them with low-carb mixtures like soda water, diet soda, or sugar-free tonic water.

While vanilla wafers are my favorite for their subtle sweetness and vanilla notes, graham crackers, butter cookies, digestive biscuits, or shortbread cookies are all excellent substitutes. For a gluten-free version, opt for gluten-free cookies.

What is this? My kid-friendly rum balls are also known as chocolate coconut balls or 'donkey drops' - because of their resemblance to... well... you know what! They're the perfect recipe for getting the kids in the kitchen - you can see how easy it is for my Mr 4 to make them in the video below!

Why are my rum balls dry? ›

You want the mixture to be wet enough that it holds together easily when rolled into a ball, but not so wet that it is soggy and doesn't hold it's shape. If you think it's a little on the dry side, add a splash more rum and give it another good mix.

Rum Runners Rum Cake (0.08 cake) contains 34g total carbs, 34g net carbs, 9g fat, 4g protein, and 240 calories.

Rum And Cola, Coca Cola (1 co*cktail) contains 15.3g total carbs, 15.1g net carbs, 0.1g fat, 0.2g protein, and 154 calories.