Seed Oil 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 do the heavy lifting here, providing natural sweetness and a caramel-like depth that binds everything together without any refined sugar or processed syrups. Carob powder brings a chocolatey warmth that pairs beautifully with the toasted coconut and the gentle heat of ginger and Ceylon cinnamon. Every fat in this recipe comes from coconut oil, which means you can enjoy these completely free of canola, sunflower, soybean, or any other industrially refined seed oil — no label-reading anxiety required. The food processor does most of the work, and a quick roll in shredded coconut gives each ball a satisfying, slightly crisp exterior. After just 30 minutes in the fridge they firm up perfectly, making them easy to grab straight from the fridge whenever a snack craving 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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