Soy Free Carob Coconut Energy Bites
These no-bake bites are the kind of snack that disappears fast — rich with toasty carob, warm cinnamon and ginger, and a deep coconut flavor that makes them feel almost indulgent. Carob brings a naturally sweet, chocolatey depth without any of the bitterness, and it pairs beautifully with the honey and vanilla powder to create something that tastes far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. Every component here is straightforwardly soy-free, so there's no label-scanning or second-guessing — just whole, recognizable ingredients from start to finish. Tigernut flour adds a subtle nuttiness and helps bind everything together alongside the tapioca starch, while melted coconut oil pulls the dough into smooth, rollable balls. A quick roll in coconut flakes before chilling gives them a pretty finish and a little extra texture. They firm up beautifully in the fridge and keep well all week, making them a genuinely useful make-ahead snack for busy days.
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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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