Carrageenan Free Carob-Coconut Date Balls
These little no-bake bites are proof that a satisfying sweet treat doesn't need a long ingredient list or a hot oven. Medjool dates bring natural caramel-like richness that binds everything together, while carob powder delivers a deep, chocolatey flavor without any of the additives that sneak into conventional chocolate products. A touch of Ceylon cinnamon and ginger gives each ball a warm, subtly spiced finish that keeps you reaching for another. Many store-bought energy balls and snack bites rely on thickeners and stabilizers that can be hard to track down on a label — here, every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify. The food processor does the heavy lifting, turning everything into a cohesive dough in under two minutes, and a quick roll in shredded coconut adds a satisfying texture on the outside. After a short chill in the fridge, they firm up beautifully and are ready to grab whenever a craving hits. Keep a batch on hand and you'll never feel like you're missing out.
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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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