Gluten Free Carob-Coconut Date Balls
These no-bake bites are proof that a naturally sweet treat can be deeply satisfying without a single grain of flour in sight. Medjool dates do all the heavy lifting here — their caramel-like richness binds everything together while carob powder adds a mellow, chocolatey depth that feels genuinely indulgent. Melted coconut oil smooths out the dough, and a pinch each of Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and sea salt give every bite a warm, slightly spiced finish that keeps you reaching for another. The whole thing comes together in a food processor, so there's no baking, no complicated technique, and no worrying about cross-contamination from wheat-based ingredients. Rolling each ball in shredded coconut adds a satisfying chew and a pretty finish that makes them look far more effortful than they actually are. Pop them in the fridge for half an hour and you've got a firm, snackable treat that's just as welcome on a dessert platter as it is tucked into a lunchbox.
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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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