Carrageenan 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 — chocolatey-adjacent, warmly spiced, and satisfying in just one or two bites. Carob brings a naturally sweet, earthy depth that pairs beautifully with toasted coconut and the gentle heat of Ceylon cinnamon and ginger, making each ball feel a little more interesting than your average energy snack. Every single ingredient here is whole and straightforward, which matters a lot when you're trying to avoid the thickeners and stabilizers that sneak into so many packaged snack foods and dairy alternatives. Cassava flour gives the dough just enough body to hold together, while melted coconut oil and honey act as the binders — no additives, no fillers, nothing you'd need to second-guess. Rolling them in extra shredded coconut is optional, but it adds a lovely texture and makes them look like something you'd find at a fancy health food café. After a quick chill in the fridge, they firm up into perfectly poppable little bites that are just as good straight from the fridge as they are packed into a lunchbox or gym bag.
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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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