Emulsifier Free Carob Coconut Energy Bites
These no-bake bites are rich, chewy, and deeply satisfying — the kind of snack that feels indulgent but is built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients. Carob brings a naturally sweet, chocolatey depth without any of the additives that sneak into conventional chocolate products, while shredded coconut and tigernut flour give each bite a pleasantly dense, slightly nutty texture. Every ingredient here is straightforward and clean, which means no hidden emulsifiers, stabilizers, or lecithins to worry about — just pantry staples doing exactly what they're supposed to do. The warm spice from Ceylon cinnamon and ginger rounds out the flavor beautifully, and a roll in coconut flakes adds a little extra texture to the outside. The dough comes together in one bowl with no baking required, and after a quick chill in the fridge they're firm, snackable, and ready to go. They keep well for up to a week, making them a genuinely useful thing to have on hand for busy days when you need something real to reach for.
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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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