Paleo Cinnamon Coconut Date Balls
These little no-bake bites are proof that eating clean doesn't mean sacrificing something sweet and satisfying. Medjool dates do all the heavy lifting here — they're naturally sticky and caramel-rich, binding everything together without a drop of refined sugar or any grain-based filler. Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger give each ball a warm, spiced depth, while the coconut coating adds a satisfying chew and a subtle tropical note. Everything gets blitzed in a food processor, rolled by hand, and chilled until firm — no oven required and no complicated technique to master. The result is a snack that genuinely tastes indulgent but is built entirely from whole, minimally processed ingredients that fit a grain-free, legume-free lifestyle. They keep in the fridge for up to two weeks, which makes them a brilliant option for meal prepping a week's worth of grab-and-go snacks in one short session.
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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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