Xanthan Gum Free Coconut Butter Carob Truffles

Total time1 hr 20 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

Xanthan Gum Free Coconut Butter Carob Truffles

Rich, fudgy, and warmly spiced, these little truffles are the kind of treat that feels indulgent without requiring a long list of processed ingredients. Coconut butter forms the base, giving each bite a naturally creamy texture that holds together beautifully — no binders, stabilizers, or thickeners needed whatsoever. Carob powder brings a deep, chocolatey-adjacent flavor, while Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and vanilla powder layer in a gentle warmth that makes these taste far more complex than the effort involved. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to common thickening agents, the relief here is real: every single ingredient is clean and straightforward, with nothing hidden in the mix. The chilling process does all the structural work, firming the mixture into perfectly scoopable rounds that roll easily between your palms. A coating of extra carob powder or toasted shredded coconut gives each truffle a finished, almost elegant look that makes them ideal for gifting or just keeping stashed in the fridge for a quick sweet fix. They keep well for up to a week, though in most households they tend to disappear well before that.

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Ingredients

16 servings

For the truffles

1 cup coconut butter (also sold as coconut manna), softened
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3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp carob powder
½ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
¼ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp vanilla powder
⅛ tsp fine sea salt

For rolling

3 tbsp carob powder
3 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut

Instructions

1
If the coconut butter is solid, set the jar in a small saucepan of warm water over low heat, stirring occasionally, until it is fully softened and pourable, about 5 minutes. Measure 1 cup into a mixing bowl.
2
Add the melted coconut oil, honey, 2 tbsp carob powder, Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, vanilla powder, and sea salt to the bowl. Stir until the mixture is completely smooth and uniform with no streaks.

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