Capsaicin Free Coconut & Carob No-Bake Energy Balls
These no-bake bites are the kind of snack you'll want to keep stashed in the fridge at all times — rich, chewy, and deeply satisfying without ever turning on the oven. Carob powder brings a naturally sweet, chocolatey depth that makes these feel indulgent, while shredded coconut and cassava flour give them a hearty, slightly chewy texture that holds together beautifully. For anyone navigating capsaicin sensitivity, snack time can feel like a minefield — so many energy balls and protein bites sneak in cayenne or chili for a "kick," making them completely off-limits. Every single ingredient here is warm and grounding without any heat: Ceylon cinnamon and ginger add gentle spice that's cozy rather than fiery. Melted coconut oil and honey bind everything into a smooth, rollable dough that firms up in the fridge into perfectly poppable little spheres. Rolling them in extra shredded coconut is optional, but it adds a lovely snowy finish and a little extra chew. These are genuinely easy to pull together and taste like something you'd find at a fancy health food café.
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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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