Brazil Nut 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 just sweet enough to feel like a treat without going overboard. Carob powder gives them a deep, chocolatey warmth that pairs beautifully with the toasted coconut and the gentle heat of Ceylon cinnamon and ginger. Cassava flour holds everything together with a satisfying, slightly dense texture that makes each bite feel genuinely filling. The whole thing comes together with melted coconut oil and honey as the only binders, so there's no baking, no fuss, and no mystery ingredients to worry about — just a clean, straightforward list you can actually read. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies, store-bought energy balls and protein snacks can be a minefield of shared-facility warnings, but making your own means you control every single ingredient that goes in. Roll them in extra shredded coconut for a little texture and a pretty finish, then let them firm up in the fridge and you're done. They're perfect for meal prep, lunchboxes, or grabbing on your way out the door.
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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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