Gut Friendly Carob Coconut Energy Bites
These no-bake bites are the kind of snack you'll want to keep stocked in the fridge at all times — rich, lightly sweet, and satisfying without any of the ingredients that tend to upset a sensitive gut. Carob steps in where cocoa would normally go, delivering a deep, malty flavor that's naturally gentler on digestion, while tigernut flour adds a subtly nutty base that's actually a tuber, not a nut at all. Shredded coconut and coconut oil bind everything together with healthy fats, and a warm hit of Ceylon cinnamon and ginger rounds out the flavor in the best way. Honey sweetens the dough just enough without going overboard, and vanilla powder ties it all together beautifully. Rolling them in extra coconut flakes before chilling gives you a little texture on the outside that makes each bite feel like a proper treat. A quick 30 minutes in the fridge is all it takes to go from sticky dough to firm, poppable snacks you can grab 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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