AIP Friendly Apple-Ginger Coconut Date Balls
These no-bake bites are proof that eating to support your immune system doesn't have to feel like a sacrifice. Medjool dates and unsweetened dried apple rings form a naturally sweet, chewy base that gets blitzed in a food processor — no refined sugar, no grains, no nightshades, just whole ingredients that stay firmly within autoimmune protocol guidelines. Fresh ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, and a touch of turmeric layer in warm, spicy depth, while melted coconut oil and shredded coconut give each ball a satisfying richness that makes them feel genuinely indulgent. Rolling them in that reserved coconut adds a little texture and a snowy finish that looks as good as it tastes. The whole process comes together in one food processor bowl, and after a quick 30-minute chill they're firm, portable, and ready to grab straight from the fridge. With 12 servings per batch, they're ideal for meal-prepping a week's worth of snacks — or stashing a portion in the freezer for whenever a craving hits.
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12 servings
- 2 cups medjool dates, pitted
- 1 cup dried apple rings, unsweetened
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
- 1 tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ¾ cup unsweetened shredded coconut, divided
Instructions
- 1
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Measure out 1/4 cup of the shredded coconut into a shallow bowl for rolling; set aside.
- 2
Add the pitted dates and dried apple rings to a food processor. Pulse 8–10 times until the fruit is broken into rough, sticky pieces.
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