Mediterranean Diet Friendly Carob Coconut Energy Bites
These little no-bake bites are proof that a satisfying snack can be both wholesome and genuinely delicious. Carob brings a naturally sweet, earthy depth that pairs beautifully with shredded coconut and warm spices like Ceylon cinnamon and ginger — no refined chocolate or processed ingredients in sight. Honey and coconut oil bind everything together into a dough that rolls into smooth, snackable spheres with almost no effort at all. The Mediterranean way of eating leans heavily on whole, minimally processed foods and healthy fats, and this recipe checks every one of those boxes with ingredients like tigernut flour and coconut oil doing the heavy lifting. A quick roll in coconut flakes adds a little extra texture and makes them look far fancier than the prep time deserves. They firm up in the fridge and keep for up to a week, so you can make a batch on Sunday and have a grab-and-go snack ready all week long. Whether you're fueling up between meals or curbing a late-afternoon sweet tooth, these bites hit the spot without any of the guilt.
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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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