Shellfish Free Carob-Coconut Date Balls
These no-bake bites are proof that a handful of wholesome pantry staples can produce something genuinely craveable. Medjool dates bring a rich, caramel-like sweetness that holds everything together, while carob powder adds a deep, chocolatey warmth without any bitterness. A touch of Ceylon cinnamon and ginger gives each ball a subtle spiced kick that keeps you reaching for another. The whole thing comes together in a food processor, gets rolled in shredded coconut, and then just needs a quick chill in the fridge — no oven, no fuss. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from shellfish and seafood derivatives, so there's no label-scanning or cross-contact stress involved. They're satisfying enough to pass as dessert but wholesome enough to snack on straight from the fridge any time of day.
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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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