Xanthan Gum Free Carob-Coconut Date Balls

Total time45 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

Xanthan Gum 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 fudgy texture that holds everything together without any binders or additives. Carob powder brings a mellow, chocolatey depth, while Ceylon cinnamon and ginger add just enough warmth to make each bite interesting. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to xanthan gum, this recipe is a genuine find — there's nothing hidden in the ingredient list, no gums, no stabilizers, just real food processed into something that tastes like a treat. A coat of shredded coconut gives the outside a light, toasty finish and keeps the balls from sticking together in the fridge. The whole process comes together in a food processor, and after a quick chill they're firm, portable, and ready to grab whenever hunger hits. Make a batch on Sunday and you'll have a week's worth of snacking sorted.

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Ingredients

12 servings

2 cups medjool dates, pitted
½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
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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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