Alpha Gal Friendly Cinnamon Coconut Date Balls
These little no-bake bites are proof that a satisfying sweet treat doesn't need a long ingredient list or a hot oven. Medjool dates bring natural caramel-like sweetness and a chewy, fudgy texture that holds everything together without any binders or additives you'd have to second-guess. Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger give each ball a warm, aromatic kick, while the coconut rolling coat adds a light crunch that makes the whole thing feel a little fancy. For anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome, the challenge is often hidden mammalian-derived ingredients lurking in packaged snacks — here, every single ingredient is plant-based and straightforward, so there's nothing to decode on a label. The food processor does the heavy lifting, and a quick chill in the fridge is all it takes to get them firm and snackable. They keep in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, which means you can make a batch on Sunday and have a grab-and-go treat ready all week long.
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12 servings
- 2 cups medjool dates, pitted
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, divided
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp vanilla powder
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Spread 1/2 cup of the shredded coconut in a shallow bowl or plate — this is the rolling coat. Reserve the remaining 1/2 cup for the food processor.
- 2
Add the pitted dates, the reserved 1/2 cup shredded coconut, melted coconut oil, Ceylon cinnamon, ground ginger, vanilla powder, and sea salt to a food processor. Pulse 10–12 times, then process continuously for 30–45 seconds until the mixture clumps together and pulls away from the sides of the bowl — it should hold its shape when pressed between your fingers.
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