Shellfish Free Carob Coconut Energy Bites
These no-bake bites are packed with warm, earthy flavor from carob powder and a gentle kick of Ceylon cinnamon and ginger — the kind of snack that feels indulgent but is actually doing something good for you. Shredded coconut and tigernut flour give them a satisfying chew and a naturally nutty base, while honey and coconut oil bind everything together into a dough that practically rolls itself. A quick chill in the fridge is all it takes to transform the mixture into firm, snackable little spheres you can grab straight from the container. For anyone navigating seafood allergies, energy bites can be a surprisingly tricky category — some store-bought versions are processed in facilities that handle shellfish-adjacent ingredients — so making your own from scratch with this clean ingredient list is a genuinely smart move. Rolling them in extra coconut flakes before chilling adds a pretty finish and a little extra texture that makes them feel almost fancy. They keep in the fridge for up to a week, which means you can batch-make on Sunday and snack confidently 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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