I put a twist on those extra rich tasting rum-balls by making a super-simple and clean no-bake version! This 5 ingredient recipe made approx. 18 balls and I only used one tbs of rum! (You can totally use more if you need a stronger taste or switch it for a few drops of  pure organic vanilla extract). These treats are wheat, dairy, egg and refined-sugar free:)  If you’re looking for something real quick to whip up for your next event here it is:

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup pitted dates (soaked prior to use for 30min. in a bowl of water)
• 1 tbs rum plus 2 tbs water
•  1/2 cup natural walnut pieces
• 3/4 cup cacao nibs (to roll in)

Directions

1. in your high-speed blender or food-processor, blend oats into a flour
2. add soaked dates (without water) and continue blending until dough begins to form in your blender
3. add 1 tbs rum and 2 tbs water (add more if you prefer a more moist dough)
4. either manually mix walnut pieces into dough, or use the pulse button on your blender until they are evenly distributed
5. form balls and roll into cacao nibs (wet hands when rolling if you prefer a stickier dough)