Brazil Nut Free 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 wholesome, whole-food ingredients. Medjool dates do the heavy lifting here, providing natural sweetness and a fudgy texture that holds everything together without any added sugar or binders. Carob powder brings a mellow, chocolatey depth that pairs beautifully with the warm notes of Ceylon cinnamon and ginger, while coconut oil keeps the dough smooth and easy to roll. Every ingredient in this recipe is straightforwardly tree-nut-free by nature, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about sneaky additions the way you might with store-bought energy balls. The process is simple: blitz everything in a food processor, roll into balls, coat in shredded coconut, and let the fridge do the rest. They firm up into perfectly snackable little rounds that are great for lunchboxes, post-workout fuel, or an afternoon treat you can feel good about. Make a batch on Sunday and you'll be reaching for them 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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