Low Sugar Carob-Coconut Date Balls
Medjool dates do all the heavy lifting here, bringing deep caramel sweetness without a single gram of added sugar in sight. Carob powder gives these little bites a rich, chocolatey depth that feels indulgent but comes entirely from whole ingredients — no syrups, no sweeteners, nothing hidden on a label. A pinch of Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger add just enough warmth to make each ball taste like something you'd find at a fancy health food counter, except you made it in your own kitchen. The food processor does most of the work, pulling everything into a sticky, cohesive dough that rolls beautifully between your palms. A coat of unsweetened shredded coconut gives the outside a satisfying texture and a subtle nuttiness that ties the whole thing together. After a quick chill in the fridge, they firm up into perfectly snackable bites that are easy to stash for the week ahead.
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12 servings
- 2 cups medjool dates, pitted
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 3 tbsp carob powder
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
For rolling
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut, for rolling
Instructions
- 1
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Spread the 1/2 cup of rolling coconut in a shallow bowl or plate.
- 2
Add the pitted dates, shredded coconut, carob powder, melted coconut oil, Ceylon cinnamon, ground ginger, and sea salt to a food processor. Process for 60–90 seconds, stopping to scrape down the sides once, until the mixture comes together into a cohesive, sticky dough that holds its shape when pressed between your fingers.
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