Lactose Free Carob-Coconut Date Balls
These no-bake bites are proof that a naturally sweet, deeply satisfying treat doesn't need a drop of dairy to deliver. Medjool dates do all the heavy lifting here — their caramel-like richness binds everything together while carob powder adds a warm, chocolatey depth that feels genuinely indulgent. Coconut oil keeps the texture smooth and fudgy, and a pinch of Ceylon cinnamon and ginger gives each bite a subtle, spiced warmth that makes them hard to stop at just one. The whole thing comes together in a food processor, so there's no baking, no melting chocolate, and no complicated steps standing between you and a tray of these. Rolling them in shredded coconut adds a satisfying texture contrast and makes them look like something from a fancy health food café. A quick chill in the fridge is all it takes to set them up perfectly — firm enough to hold their shape, soft enough to bite right through. They're ideal for meal-prepping a week's worth of snacks or bringing to a gathering where you need something crowd-pleasing that happens to be completely free of dairy.
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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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