Beef Free Carob-Coconut Date Balls
These no-bake bites are proof that a handful of whole-food ingredients can produce something genuinely craveable. Medjool dates bring a deep, caramel-like sweetness that holds everything together, while carob powder adds a rich, chocolatey depth without any cocoa. A little Ceylon cinnamon and ginger give each ball a warm, subtly spiced finish that keeps you reaching for another. The entire mixture comes together in a food processor in under two minutes, then gets rolled in shredded coconut for a snowy, slightly chewy coating. There is absolutely nothing here that comes from an animal, let alone from beef, so these are as clean and straightforward as snacks get. A short chill in the refrigerator firms them up into perfectly poppable little spheres that are great for lunchboxes, post-workout snacking, or a light dessert. Make a batch on Sunday and you will be glad they are waiting in the fridge all week.
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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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