Nitrate & Nitrite Free 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, chewy, and lightly spiced with Ceylon cinnamon and ginger for a warmth that sneaks up on you. Carob brings a deep, chocolatey flavor without any of the additives or preservatives that show up in processed snack bars, making it a genuinely smart swap for anyone keeping a close eye on what goes into their food. Every ingredient here is whole and straightforward — shredded coconut, tigernut flour, honey, coconut oil — so there's no label-reading anxiety, just clean, real food. The dough comes together in one bowl, rolls into tidy little balls, and firms up in the fridge without any baking required. An optional roll in coconut flakes adds a little texture and makes them look almost too pretty to eat. They keep for up to a week in an airtight container, which means you can make a batch on Sunday and have a satisfying, grab-and-go snack ready 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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