Walnut Free Carob Coconut Energy Bites
These no-bake energy bites are a genuinely satisfying snack — chewy, lightly sweet, and packed with warm spice from Ceylon cinnamon and ginger. Carob brings a rich, chocolatey depth without any bitterness, and it pairs beautifully with the natural sweetness of honey and shredded coconut. The entire ingredient list is built around wholesome, plant-based staples, so there's no need to scan labels for hidden tree nut ingredients or worry about cross-contact from shared processing facilities. Tigernut flour gives the dough a subtle nuttiness and a tender bite, even though tigernuts are actually a root vegetable — a fun fact that makes these even more interesting to share. Rolling them in extra coconut flakes adds a delicate crunch that makes each bite feel a little more special. Once they've chilled and firmed up in the fridge, they're ready to grab on busy mornings, tuck into a lunchbox, or enjoy as an afternoon pick-me-up 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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