Alpha Gal Friendly Carob Coconut Energy Bites
These no-bake bites are rich, chewy, and deeply satisfying — the kind of snack that feels indulgent but is built entirely from wholesome, plant-based ingredients. Carob brings a naturally sweet, chocolatey depth without any of the mammal-derived additives that can make store-bought energy balls off-limits, and it pairs beautifully with warm notes of Ceylon cinnamon and ginger. Tigernut flour and tapioca starch give the dough a tender, slightly chewy texture that holds together perfectly after a quick chill in the fridge. Every single ingredient here is free from mammalian meat byproducts, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden triggers sneaking into your snack. The coconut oil and honey bind everything into a smooth, rollable dough that comes together in one bowl with no baking required. Finished with a coat of toasted coconut flakes, they look as good as they taste — and they keep in the fridge for up to a week, making them a genuinely easy grab-and-go option.
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12 servings
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup tigernut flour
- 2 tbsp tapioca starch
- 3 tbsp carob powder
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp vanilla powder
For serving
- 2 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes, for rolling (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the shredded coconut, tigernut flour, tapioca starch, carob powder, Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and sea salt until evenly combined.
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