Gelatin Free Carob Coconut Energy Bites
These no-bake bites are rich with the deep, chocolatey warmth of carob, the tropical sweetness of coconut, and a gentle kick of Ceylon cinnamon and ginger that makes every bite feel a little special. The whole thing comes together in one bowl — no oven, no fuss, just a quick chill in the fridge before you're snacking. Many grab-and-go energy snacks rely on gelatin as a binder, but this recipe skips it entirely, using the natural stickiness of honey and melted coconut oil to hold everything together beautifully. Tigernut flour adds a subtly nutty, slightly sweet base that pairs perfectly with the tapioca starch to give each bite a satisfying, cohesive texture. Rolling them in coconut flakes at the end is optional, but it adds a lovely bit of texture and makes them look like something you'd find at a fancy health food counter. They keep in the fridge for up to a week, so you can make a batch on Sunday and have a ready snack all week long.
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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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