Peanut Free Carob Coconut Energy Bites
These no-bake bites are the kind of snack you'll want to keep stashed in the fridge at all times — chewy, lightly sweet, and packed with warm spice from Ceylon cinnamon and ginger. Carob brings a rich, chocolatey depth without any cocoa, and combined with shredded coconut and honey, the flavor is genuinely satisfying rather than just "healthy-tasting." Tigernut flour and tapioca starch hold everything together beautifully, so you get a dough that rolls into smooth, firm little balls without any fuss. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from peanuts, and there's no need to scan labels for hidden nut-based fillers or worry about cross-contact from shared manufacturing lines. Rolling them in extra coconut flakes before chilling is optional but highly recommended — it adds a delicate texture and makes them look like something from a fancy snack shop. Once they've set in the fridge, they stay firm and ready to 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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