Lupin 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 wholesome, recognizable ingredients. Carob brings a naturally sweet, chocolatey depth without any bitterness, while Ceylon cinnamon and ginger add a gentle warmth that makes every bite feel a little more special. Tigernut flour and tapioca starch hold everything together beautifully, giving the dough a tender texture that firms up perfectly after a quick chill in the fridge. Because lupin flour is increasingly showing up in energy balls and protein snacks as a trendy add-in, it can be genuinely tricky to find store-bought options that are safe — this recipe sidesteps that entirely by relying on coconut and tigernut as the base. The whole thing comes together in one bowl with no baking required, and rolling the finished balls in coconut flakes adds a pretty, toasted finish. They keep in the fridge for up to a week, making them an easy grab-and-go option for busy days.
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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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