Chestnut Free Carob Coconut Energy Bites
These no-bake bites are rich, chewy, and deeply satisfying — packed with warm spice from Ceylon cinnamon and ginger, a chocolatey depth from carob powder, and a tropical sweetness from coconut that makes them genuinely hard to stop eating. Every ingredient here is straightforward and tree-nut-adjacent concerns are completely off the table, since tigernut flour — despite its name — is actually a root vegetable, making it a smart, safe swap for anyone navigating nut-related restrictions. Carob does a beautiful job standing in for cocoa, bringing a naturally sweet, earthy flavor without any bitterness. The dough comes together in one bowl, rolls into tidy little balls, and firms up in the fridge with zero baking required. A quick roll in coconut flakes adds a little extra texture and makes them look almost too pretty to eat. 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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