Peanut 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, simple ingredients. Medjool dates do the heavy lifting here, providing natural sweetness and a fudgy texture that holds everything together without any added sugar. Carob powder gives them a chocolatey depth that's earthy and slightly sweet on its own, while Ceylon cinnamon and ginger add just enough warmth to make each bite interesting. A coating of shredded coconut finishes them off with a little texture and a subtle tropical note that works beautifully with the other flavors. For anyone navigating peanut allergies, energy balls and no-bake treats can be a minefield — so many recipes lean on peanut butter as the binding agent. This one skips it entirely, relying on coconut oil and the natural stickiness of dates to bring the dough together in the food processor. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to source, so you can check labels with confidence and roll these up without a second thought. Pop them in the fridge for half an hour and you've got a batch of firm, snackable bites ready to grab whenever hunger hits.
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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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