Dairy Free Carob-Coconut Date Balls
These little no-bake bites are proof that a satisfying sweet treat doesn't need a drop of dairy to feel indulgent. Medjool dates do the heavy lifting here — they're naturally sticky and caramel-rich, binding everything together without butter, cream, or any milk-based ingredient in sight. Carob powder brings a deep, chocolatey warmth that pairs beautifully with the toasted coconut and the gentle heat of ginger and Ceylon cinnamon. A quick spin in the food processor is all it takes before you're rolling them into smooth, coconut-dusted spheres. After just 30 minutes in the fridge, they firm up into perfectly snackable balls that hold their shape and taste like something from a fancy health food shop. They're ideal for meal prepping, lunchboxes, or keeping on hand whenever a sweet craving hits — no labels to scrutinize, no hidden dairy to worry about.
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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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