Wheat Free Carob Coconut Energy Bites
These no-bake energy bites are rich, chewy, and deeply satisfying — the kind of snack that feels indulgent but is built entirely from wholesome, real-food ingredients. Carob brings a naturally sweet, chocolatey depth without any actual cocoa, while shredded coconut and tigernut flour give each bite a hearty, slightly nutty texture that holds together beautifully. Tapioca starch helps bind everything without a single grain of wheat in sight, making this a genuinely safe option for anyone navigating wheat sensitivities or avoiding gluten-adjacent grains. Warm spices like Ceylon cinnamon and ginger add a gentle, aromatic kick that keeps these from tasting one-dimensional. The whole process is as simple as mixing, rolling, and chilling — no oven required, no complicated steps. Rolling them in coconut flakes before they set adds a pretty finishing touch and a little extra chew. Keep a batch in the fridge and you'll have a grab-and-go snack ready 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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