Pistachio Free Carob Coconut Energy Bites
These no-bake bites are the kind of snack that disappears fast — rich with toasty coconut, warming spices, and the deep, chocolatey notes of carob. Every ingredient here is completely tree-nut-free, so you can roll up a batch without a second thought about cross-contact from pistachios or other common culprits hiding in snack foods. Tigernut flour (which is actually a tuber, not a nut) gives the dough a subtly sweet, slightly earthy base that pairs beautifully with the honey and vanilla powder. A touch of Ceylon cinnamon and ginger keeps things lively without overwhelming the carob, and the whole mixture comes together into a satisfying, fudgy dough that holds its shape after a quick chill. Rolling them in extra coconut flakes adds a little texture and makes them look like something you'd find at a fancy health food café. Keep a container stashed in the fridge and you've got a grab-and-go snack ready for the whole week.
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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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