Mushroom Free Carob Coconut Energy Bites
These no-bake bites are rich, chewy, and packed with warm spice — the kind of snack that feels indulgent but is built entirely from wholesome pantry staples. Carob brings a deep, chocolatey sweetness without any bitterness, and paired with shredded coconut, honey, and a hint of Ceylon cinnamon and ginger, the flavor is genuinely cozy and complex. Tigernut flour gives the dough a slightly nutty, earthy base that holds everything together beautifully alongside tapioca starch and melted coconut oil. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from fungi-derived additives or fillers, so there's no need to scrutinize labels for hidden mushroom-based extracts or mycoprotein ingredients that sometimes sneak into processed snack foods. Rolling them in extra coconut flakes adds a satisfying texture and makes them look like something you'd find at a specialty café. After a quick chill in the fridge, they firm up into perfectly poppable little rounds that keep well all week — ideal for meal-prepped snacking or an after-dinner treat.
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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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