Caffeine Free Carob Coconut Energy Bites
These no-bake bites are proof that you don't need a single drop of coffee or chocolate to get a rich, satisfying energy snack. Carob brings that deep, slightly sweet, cocoa-like flavor without any of the stimulants found in cacao, making it a genuinely smart swap for anyone keeping caffeine completely out of their diet. The base of shredded coconut and tigernut flour gives each bite a hearty, slightly nutty chew, while Ceylon cinnamon and ginger add just enough warmth to make them feel like a treat rather than a compromise. Honey and coconut oil bind everything together into a dough that rolls beautifully and firms up in the fridge into perfectly snackable little spheres. A quick roll in coconut flakes before chilling adds a subtle crunch and a pretty finish that makes them look far fancier than the effort involved. Keep a batch in the fridge and you've got a grab-and-go snack ready for the whole week.
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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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