Pork 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 wholesome pantry staples. Medjool dates do the heavy lifting here, providing natural sweetness and a fudgy texture that holds everything together without any binders or refined sugar. Carob powder brings a mellow, chocolatey depth that pairs beautifully with the warm notes of Ceylon cinnamon and ginger, while coconut oil keeps the dough smooth and easy to roll. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free from pork and pork-derived additives, so there's no label-scanning or guesswork involved — just clean, simple food. Rolling each ball in shredded coconut adds a light, toasty coating that makes them look as good as they taste. A quick chill in the fridge is all it takes to firm them up into perfectly snackable little rounds that are great for lunchboxes, dessert trays, or an afternoon pick-me-up.
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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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