Black Pepper Free Carob Coconut Energy Bites
These no-bake bites are rich, chewy, and deeply satisfying — the kind of snack that tastes indulgent but is built entirely from wholesome, whole-food ingredients. Carob brings a naturally sweet, chocolatey depth without any bitterness, while shredded coconut and tigernut flour give each bite a hearty, slightly nutty texture that holds together beautifully. Warm spices like Ceylon cinnamon and ginger round everything out, making these feel almost like a treat you'd find at a specialty café. For anyone navigating a spice sensitivity, these are completely free of black pepper and rely only on gentle, well-tolerated aromatics to build flavor. The dough comes together in one bowl, rolls into smooth little balls with ease, and firms up in the fridge — no oven required. A quick roll in coconut flakes adds a pretty finish and a little extra chew. Keep a batch in the refrigerator all week and you'll always have something genuinely delicious within arm's reach.
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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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