Whole 30 Carob-Coconut Date Balls
These no-bake bites hit that sweet spot when you're craving something indulgent but want to stay on track. Medjool dates bring natural caramel-like sweetness, while carob powder delivers a rich, chocolatey depth without any cacao — making these a smart pick for anyone avoiding cocoa on a stricter reset. A little melted coconut oil binds everything together, and Ceylon cinnamon with ground ginger adds just enough warmth to make each bite feel genuinely special. The whole thing comes together in a food processor, gets rolled in shredded coconut, and then chills in the fridge until perfectly firm. No baking, no complicated steps, and every single ingredient is clean and compliant. They're the kind of treat you can keep stashed in the refrigerator all week without second-guessing a single bite.
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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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