Kentucky Bourbon Balls, Gluten-free And Vegan

1 ½ cups pecan halves or pieces (plus extra for garnish)

3 tbsp ALOHA organic vanilla protein powder

3 tbsp Carrington Farms Organic Milled Flax Seeds

3 tbsp pure maple syrup

¼ tsp sea salt

¼ cup plant butter, melted

1 tsp Nature’s Flavors Organic Bourbon Flavor Powder or you can substitute for 2-3 tbsp real bourbon

10oz semi-sweet allergy friendly chocolate

Optional garnish: Pecan pieces (26) and flake salt (the flake salt really adds to the flavor experience, so I highly recommend it)

Except for chocolate and garnish, add all other ingredients to a food processor or blender. Pulse a few times, then process/puree until mixture is like fine crumbs, about one minute.
Place waxed paper onto a baking sheet, then scoop ½ tbsp size of mixture out and roll into a ball. Place balls onto waxed paper, then freeze for 15 minutes.
While mixture is freezing, start preparing workstation for covering in chocolate and garnishing. place waxed paper onto counter or a large baking sheet.
Place at least 26 pecan pieces into a small bowl, then add about 1 tsp flaked salt to a small dish. In a medium bowl, melt chocolate according to package directions. HINT: I always add a very small dab of coconut oil to chocolate for a smooth melt (about ¼ tsp for 10 oz.)
Remove balls from freezer and immediately start dunking them one-by-one into the chocolate mixture, retrieving with a fork and letting chocolate drip off as much as possible before placing onto waxed paper.
Because they are very cold, the chocolate will set quickly, so I recommend dunking 2 or 3, then placing a pecan piece on top and sprinkling with flaked salt before starting the process over with more. Repeat until all are covered.
As soon as chocolate sets, you can enjoy immediately or place on a platter for serving.

Course🍰Dessert

Diets🌱Vegan🌾Gluten-free...

Category🍰Dessert

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions🎉Celebrations🎉Holidays

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 20m