Breastfeeding Friendly Carob Coconut Energy Bites
These little bites are the kind of snack that feels indulgent but is actually working hard for you — exactly what you need when you're running on less sleep and more love than usual. Carob brings a rich, chocolatey depth without the caffeine that nursing parents often want to avoid, while shredded coconut and coconut oil add satisfying healthy fats to help keep you fueled between feeds. Tigernut flour gives the dough a subtly nutty, slightly sweet base that's also naturally grain-free, and warm notes of Ceylon cinnamon and ginger round everything out beautifully. Honey binds it all together with just enough sweetness to make these feel like a treat. The whole process is straightforward — mix, roll, chill — and you end up with a week's worth of grab-and-go snacks stored right in the fridge. Rolling them in extra coconut flakes is optional, but it adds a lovely texture and makes them look like something you'd find at a fancy wellness café. Whether you're snacking one-handed during a feed or sneaking one between nap windows, these bites genuinely deliver.
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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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