Cashew Free Carob Coconut Energy Bites
These no-bake energy bites are the kind of snack you'll want to keep stocked in the fridge at all times — rich, chewy, and just sweet enough to feel like a treat without going overboard. Carob brings a deep, chocolatey warmth that pairs beautifully with shredded coconut and a gentle kick of Ceylon cinnamon and ginger, making every bite feel a little more interesting than your average snack ball. The whole thing comes together with pantry-friendly ingredients like tigernut flour, tapioca starch, honey, and coconut oil — no tree nuts anywhere in the mix, so you can snack without second-guessing the label. Rolling them in extra coconut flakes before chilling gives them a satisfying texture and a pretty finish that makes them feel almost fancy. They firm up in the fridge and keep for up to a week, which means you can batch-make a tray on Sunday and have grab-and-go fuel ready all week long. Whether you're packing them for a hike, tossing a few in a lunchbox, or just reaching for something between meals, these little 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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