MSG 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 whole, recognizable ingredients. Medjool dates bring natural caramel sweetness and a fudgy texture that holds everything together without any added sugar or binding agents. Carob powder gives them a chocolatey depth that's earthy and slightly sweet on its own, while Ceylon cinnamon and ginger add a gentle warmth that keeps each bite interesting. Coconut oil ties the dough together and gives the finished balls a smooth, almost truffle-like finish once they've chilled. Rolling them in shredded coconut adds a light, toasty coating with a little extra chew. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of flavor enhancers and additives, so there's no label-scanning required — just clean, simple pantry staples doing all the work. Pop a batch in the fridge and you've got a ready-to-grab treat that holds up beautifully for days.
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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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