Red Meat Allergy Friendly 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 with carob, warm spice, and a deep coconut flavor that feels indulgent without being over the top. Every ingredient here is plant-based and naturally free from red meat and its derivatives, so there's no label-scanning stress or hidden animal proteins to worry about. Carob brings a mellow, chocolatey depth that pairs beautifully with Ceylon cinnamon and ginger, while tigernut flour and tapioca starch give the dough a satisfying, slightly chewy bite. Coconut oil and honey bind everything together into a dough that rolls easily into smooth, snackable spheres — and an optional coat of coconut flakes adds a little extra texture and visual appeal. After a quick chill in the fridge, they firm up perfectly and keep for up to a week, making them ideal for meal-prepped snacking throughout the week. Whether you're fueling a busy afternoon or just craving something sweet and wholesome, these little bites genuinely deliver.
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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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