Gluten Free Carob Coconut Energy Bites
These no-bake bites are the kind of snack that disappears from the fridge faster than you'd expect — chewy, lightly sweet, and packed with warm spice from Ceylon cinnamon and ginger. Carob brings a naturally mellow, chocolatey depth without any cocoa, and the shredded coconut gives every bite a satisfying texture that feels genuinely indulgent. The whole thing comes together with tigernut flour and tapioca starch, both naturally free from gluten, so there's no need to hunt down specialty swaps or worry about hidden wheat lurking in a protein bar. Melted coconut oil and honey bind everything into a dough that rolls beautifully, and a coat of coconut flakes adds a little extra crunch if you're feeling fancy. After a quick chill in the fridge, they're firm, portable, and ready to grab whenever hunger hits. Keep a batch on hand and you'll always have something genuinely satisfying within reach.
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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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