Breastfeeding Friendly Coconut & Carob No-Bake Energy Balls
These little no-bake bites are exactly the kind of snack a nursing parent needs within arm's reach — satisfying, naturally sweetened, and genuinely easy to throw together. Carob brings a rich, chocolatey depth without caffeine, which makes it a smart swap when you're mindful of what you're consuming while feeding a baby. Coconut oil and shredded coconut add healthy fats that help keep you full between feeds, while honey and vanilla powder round out the flavor so these taste like an actual treat, not a compromise. A pinch of Ceylon cinnamon and ginger give every bite a warm, subtle spice that makes them feel a little more special than your average energy ball. The whole process is just mixing, rolling, and chilling — no oven required, which is a genuine blessing on the days when you're running on broken sleep. Keep a batch in the fridge and you've got a one-handed snack ready to go whenever hunger strikes mid-feed or mid-nap-window scramble.
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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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