Artificial Food Coloring Free Coconut & Carob No-Bake Energy Balls
These little no-bake bites are proof that a satisfying snack doesn't need an oven, a long ingredient list, or anything artificial to taste genuinely good. Carob powder brings a rich, chocolatey depth that's completely natural, while Ceylon cinnamon and ginger add a warm, subtly spiced backbone that makes each ball feel a little more special than your average energy snack. Shredded coconut and cassava flour give the dough its body, and melted coconut oil with honey bind everything together into a smooth, rollable mixture that comes together in one bowl. For anyone navigating store-bought snacks loaded with synthetic dyes and mystery additives, this recipe is a breath of fresh air — every single ingredient is exactly what it says it is. The optional coconut coating adds a delicate chew and a pretty finish, but the balls are just as good plain. After a quick chill in the fridge, they firm up into satisfying, bite-sized rounds that are easy to grab on the go or tuck into a lunchbox.
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12 servings
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup cassava flour
- 3 tbsp carob powder
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ⅓ cup coconut oil, melted and slightly cooled
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp vanilla powder
For rolling
- 2 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut, 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, cassava flour, carob powder, Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and sea salt until evenly combined.
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