Alpha Gal Friendly Carob-Coconut Date Balls
These no-bake bites are rich, chewy, and deeply satisfying — the kind of snack that feels indulgent but is built entirely from whole, plant-based ingredients. Medjool dates do the heavy lifting here, binding everything together with their natural caramel-like sweetness while carob powder adds a warm, chocolatey depth without any of the mammal-derived ingredients that can be so tricky to navigate. Coconut oil, shredded coconut, and a pinch of Ceylon cinnamon and ginger round out the flavor into something that tastes far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. For anyone managing alpha-gal syndrome, finding sweet treats that are completely free of mammalian products — including dairy and certain additives — can feel like a constant puzzle, and this recipe sidesteps all of that with ease. Everything goes into a food processor, rolls into balls, and firms up in the fridge, making the process genuinely low-effort. The toasted coconut coating gives each bite a subtle crunch that contrasts beautifully with the soft, fudgy center. Keep a batch in the refrigerator and you'll have a grab-and-go treat ready whenever a craving hits.
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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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