Yeast Free 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 do all the heavy lifting here — their natural caramel-like richness binds everything together without any added sugar, syrup, or leavening agents. Ceylon cinnamon and ground ginger give each ball a warm, slightly spicy depth, while the coconut coating adds a satisfying chew and a subtle tropical note. For anyone navigating a yeast-free lifestyle, packaged snacks and baked goods can feel like a minefield, but this recipe sidesteps all of that with whole, straightforward ingredients you can actually read on a label. The food processor does most of the work in under a minute, and a quick roll between your palms is all it takes to shape them. After a short chill in the fridge, they firm up beautifully and keep for up to two weeks — which means you can batch-make a stash and reach for one whenever a craving hits.
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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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