Yeast Free Carob-Coconut Date Balls
These no-bake bites are proof that a naturally sweet treat doesn't need to be complicated — or rely on anything that feeds unwanted yeast in the gut. Medjool dates do all the heavy lifting here, binding everything together into a rich, fudgy dough that comes together in the food processor in under two minutes. Carob powder brings a deep, chocolatey warmth without the stimulants of cocoa, while Ceylon cinnamon and ginger add just enough spice to keep things interesting. Melted coconut oil smooths out the texture and helps the balls hold their shape after a quick chill in the fridge. Rolling them in shredded coconut gives each bite a satisfying, slightly chewy exterior that makes them feel genuinely snack-worthy. Every single ingredient here is whole, unprocessed, and free from the fermented or fungal-derived additives that can sneak into packaged sweets. Make a batch on Sunday and you'll have a grab-and-go treat ready all week long.
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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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