BHA & BHT Free Coconut & Carob No-Bake Energy Balls
These no-bake energy balls are the kind of snack you'll want to keep stocked in the fridge at all times — rich, chewy, and lightly spiced with Ceylon cinnamon and ginger for a warmth that feels almost indulgent. Carob powder stands in beautifully for cocoa, bringing a naturally sweet, earthy depth without any of the additives that sneak into so many packaged chocolate-flavored treats. That's the real win here: every single ingredient is whole and straightforward, so you're not left squinting at a label trying to decode preservative codes. Coconut oil and honey bind everything together into a satisfying dough that firms up in the fridge without ever touching an oven. Cassava flour gives the balls a slightly tender bite while keeping the recipe grain-free, and a final roll in shredded coconut adds a delicate, toasty finish. These come together in one bowl with nothing more than a spatula and a little patience — exactly the kind of effortless, clean snack that makes it easy to skip the processed stuff for good.
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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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