Almond Free Carob-Coconut Date Balls
These no-bake energy bites are rich, chewy, and deeply satisfying — the kind of treat that feels indulgent but is built entirely from whole, simple ingredients. Medjool dates do the heavy lifting here, binding everything together with their natural caramel-like sweetness while the carob powder adds a chocolatey depth that's completely its own thing. A touch of Ceylon cinnamon and ginger gives each bite a warm, spiced finish that keeps you reaching back into the bowl. Because the whole recipe leans on coconut and carob rather than any tree nut products, there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about cross-contact from almond flour or almond extract sneaking in. The food processor does most of the work in under two minutes, and after a quick roll in shredded coconut and a short chill in the fridge, you've got a batch of firm, snackable bites ready to go. They're great packed into a lunchbox, kept in the fridge for an afternoon pick-me-up, or served on a dessert platter when you want something that looks a little fancy with zero baking required.
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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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